Product Development - Software Architect

Fidus is a global high-tech design firm headquartered in Ottawa, with additional design centres in Kitchener-Waterloo and San Jose. We specialize in leading-edge electronic product development, with hardware, embedded software, FPGA/ASIC, and signal integrity teams working together to design and deliver next-generation products for clients in emerging technology markets.

The Senior Embedded Software Designer plays a key role in designing and delivering complex embedded software systems for Fidus clients. You will lead and contribute to embedded software development across communication, networking, and video applications—developing BSP-level software, implementing device drivers, integrating with FPGA SoCs and hardware, and setting technical direction for project teams.

This role is ideal for someone with deep embedded expertise who enjoys working with new technologies, takes pride in producing maintainable, high-quality code, and is ready to provide technical leadership and mentorship while working closely with customers.

You'll collaborate across FPGA/DSP, hardware, embedded software, verification, SI/PI, PCB layout, and mechanical/thermal design as part of cross-functional teams delivering real products for our clients.

In practice, that means contributing to projects in areas such as space and satellite systems, next-generation communications and networking, high-performance compute and storage platforms, advanced video, imaging, VR/AR applications, and industrial, medical, and automotive systems. Lead and contribute to embedded software development projects, focusing on communication, networking, and video applications.

Develop and maintain BSP-level software for embedded Linux, RTOS, and bare-metal systems.

Implement device drivers, manage kernel configurations, and utilize build systems such as Yocto or PetaLinux.

Design and debug software for FPGA SoCs, integrating with hardware and other system components.

Define architecture and set technical direction for projects.

Lead project teams, mentoring and guiding multiple designers to ensure high-quality outcomes.

Work closely with customers to understand requirements and exceed expectations.

Employ best design practices to produce maintainable and high-quality code.

Stay current with emerging technologies and methodologies, bringing innovative solutions to the team and projects.

Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent.

Minimum 8 years' experience in BSP-level software development within embedded Linux, RTOS, or bare-metal environments.

Minimum 2 years' experience as a technical lead, with proven leadership in project teams, technical architecture, and direction-setting.

Expertise in embedded software design, including communication, networking, and video applications.

Strong experience with embedded Linux, including Yocto or PetaLinux flows, build systems, packaging, kernel configurations, and device drivers.

Proficiency in C, C++, and assembly programming, with an understanding of tools and best practices for embedded environments.

Familiarity with device driver development for Linux and real-time OSes.

Experience with software upgrade processes and bootloaders like u-boot.

Strength in object-oriented design principles and implementation.

Knowledge of scripting languages such as Python, Bash, and TCL.

Embraces AI as part of a modern engineering toolkit.

Excellent communication skills, fluency in English, and ability to work effectively in a team and with clients.

Strong technical leadership, emphasizing quality design practices.

The final offer within this rangetakes into accountthe variations in knowledge, skills, experience, and market conditions, and with consideration to internal equity.

Our competitive compensation package also includes a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, matching GRSP contributions, annual profit-sharing bonus, along with other supplementary benefits.

We also recognize that candidates show interest throughout different career stages and welcome all applications. When there is a great fit, the level of the role may be shifted as applicable.

Since 2001, Fidus has completed over 4,000 projects for more than 400 customers across industries including Telecom/Datacom, Aerospace & Defence, Consumer, Semiconductors, Industrial/Automotive Controls, and Medical. As a Premier Adaptive Computing Partner for AMD North America, we combine deep technical expertise with industry-leading tools to solve complex design challenges.

Our teams work across FPGA/DSP, hardware, embedded software, verification, SI/PI, PCB layout, and mechanical/thermal design to deliver real products for our customers.

Our work spans space and satellite systems, next-generation communications and networking, high-performance compute and storage platforms, advanced video and imaging, and industrial, medical, and automotive systems. Automated tools (including AI) support our initial screening of applicants against our job posting to identify candidates whose qualifications, experience, and skills align most closely with the position requirements. AI does not make any final hiring decisions.

Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.