Firmware Engineer

The Mission

At AFTI WatchDog, we invented and created Virtual Wellsite Visit to support Operators to apply their talents in the right place at the right time. Our hardware enabled SaaS platform creates the platform to deliver enough information from the wellsite to deliver information Operators can act on.  Our company continues to grow on solid foundation and we have over 23,000 wells monitored today, with the goal of 30,000 in a few years. Come help us achieve our goals! 

We are looking for a Firmware Engineer who does more than just write code. You will own the embedded stack, architect systems for the long haul, and ensure our hardware is as "rock-solid" as the fields it operates in.

The Role: What You’ll Do

You’ll spend roughly 90% of your time in the technical trenches and 10% ensuring those systems are documented and scalable.

• Architect & Code: Lead the design of real-time embedded systems (C/C++) for ARM-based microcontrollers (Cortex-M series).


• Hardware Interfacing: Collaborate with the hardware team to bring boards to life, using scopes, logic analyzers, and JTAG to debug complex issues. Experience with STM32, Blackfin, and Microchip processors. Experience with IoT cellular connectivity devices or similar.


• Manage Success: Take ownership of firmware project timelines and technical milestones from concept to field-ready.


• Innovate: Implement robust features like Over-the-Air (OTA) updates and low-power optimization for industrial IoT.

What  you Bring:

• The Foundation: A degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or a related field.


• The Experience: 5+ years of hands-on firmware development.


• The Toolkit: Mastery of C/C++, RTOS environments, and BitBucket/Git.


• The "Pro" Factor: You’re comfortable with owning and leading a project and guiding technical decisions.


• The Mentality: You value "simple solutions that work" over over-engineered complexity.

Bonus Points For:

• Experience with OTA (over-the-air) firmware updates.


• Familiarity with Industrial IoT or Oil & Gas communication protocols.


• Experience managing project lifecycles or small technical teams.

Why AFTI?

• Real Impact: Your code monitors critical infrastructure in real-time.


• Flexibility: A hybrid work environment that trusts you to get the job done.


• Growth: Competitive compensation, RRSP matching, and industry-leading benefits.


• Culture: A humble, high-performing team that enjoys great company events and a lack of ego.