Embedded Engineer Fire Alarm

Location: Hybrid in Brossard, QC, Canada
Industry: Fire Safety & Building Automation
Applications Close: June 20, 2025

Were recruiting on behalf of a top-tier client a rapidly growing fire safety and building automation company with a legacy of innovation since the early 2010s. Based in Brossard, Quebec, they have built a team of 50100+ engineers and specialists focused on developing cutting-edge embedded solutions for life-saving fire detection technologies deployed across Canada and globally.

About the Role

As an Embedded Software Engineer, you'll be part of a high-impact, cross-functional engineering team developing mission-critical embedded applications for next-gen fire safety systems. From design to deployment, your code will be embedded in life-saving technology used in industrial and commercial buildings around the world.

What Were Looking For

Must-Have Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Electrical Engineering

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in embedded systems development

• Proficiency in Embedded C on Linux/POSIX systems

• Strong experience with multithreaded, real-time application development

• Familiarity with cybersecurity best practices in embedded environments

• Debugging skills using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and other diagnostic tools

• Experience with processors such as ARM, Coldfire, or Microchip

• Must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Knowledge of network programming, C++, or UI development

• Prior experience in fire alarm or intelligent building systems

• Exposure to UL/ULC or other rigorous compliance standards

️ Key Responsibilities

• Design, prototype, and implement embedded software for fire detection systems

• Develop efficient, high-quality code in C for POSIX/Linux platforms

• Solve complex challenges in multithreading, multiprocessing, and real-time systems

• Collaborate with hardware, QA, and software teams to deliver robust solutions

• Continuously innovate to enhance system performance, security, and user experience

• Support hardware debugging and validation using industry-standard tools

Compensation & Perks

• Salary: CAD $80,000 $120,000

• Location: Hybrid work model, Brossard, QC (no travel required)

• Schedule: 40-hour work week

• Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision insurance + Paid Time Off