In this role, you will
- Own the design and development of advanced wireless communication systems to improve product connectivity and overall performance.
- Develop and implement robust, efficient firmware using C/C++ for embedded systems.
- Apply compilers and debuggers to optimize code performance and resolve complex technical challenges.
- Coordinate with multi-functional hardware and software teams to ensure smooth firmware-to-hardware integration.
- Build and maintain detailed user documentation to support ongoing development and future improvements.
- Conduct detailed code reviews and mentor junior developers to foster high standards and continuous growth.
- Lead all aspects of innovation by researching and integrating emerging technologies and development methodologies.
- Ensure industry standards and practices are followed for secure and reliable system delivery.
- Translate business and collaborator requirements into clear technical specifications.
- Monitor, analyze, and improve system performance to increase efficiency and reliability.
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Support the full product lifecycle, from concept and design to integration, testing, and deployment.
- Proven expertise in wireless communication technologies, protocols, and systems.
- Proficiency in C/C++ programming for firmware and embedded system development.
- Top-tier experience with compilers, debuggers, and performance optimization techniques.
- Proficient in embedded systems architecture and design standard methodologies.
- Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills in collaborative, fast-paced environments.
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Superb interpersonal skills to convey multifaceted technical ideas to diverse audiences.
- Expert with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools.
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Certified Embedded Systems Engineer and Wireless Communication Certification is an added bonus.
Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in Canada without requiring employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
Working arrangements
We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 2 to 3 days per week in a client or Cognizant office in Calgary, AB. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs.
Note: The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.
Senior Embedded Software Engineer
@ Embedd 
What we're looking for
At embedd.it, we power hardware-software integration in embedded devices. We turn fragmented semiconductor chip data into configurable digital twins, then deterministically generate code, tests, and documentation – making integration faster, cheaper, and resilient to supply chain shocks.
We’re looking for a true legend – someone with abstract thinking and deep expertise in low-level software development. You’ll build vendor-agnostic tooling for MCU and peripheral integration to solve hardware-software integration once and for all. We work at the intersection of embedded systems, code generation, compilers, and machine learning. It’s your chance to help redefine how low-level development is done.
Responsibilities
- Drive the architecture of the driver structures and system layout
- Define scalable patterns for cross-architectural integration across bare-metal, Zephyr, Linux, and other environments
- Deconstruct complex SoC device trees and translate hardware descriptions into structured internal models for automated reasoning
- Partner with the ML team to shape data and annotation models for AI-driven data-extraction tooling
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in embedded systems development, including bare-metal and RTOS-based systems
- Proficiency in C/C++
- Familiarity with firmware configuration, SoC bring-up, and system-level debugging
- Hands-on experience with code generation tools, or low-level compiler/decompiler/emulator technologies
- Strong background in embedded toolchains: compilers, linkers, debuggers, and build systems
- Python or scripting for automation and tooling is a plus
- Experience with functional-safety standards is a plus
Why embedd.it?
- Dynamic, venture-backed team of engineers challenging the status quo 🚀
- Work at the intersection of embedded systems, code generators, compilers, and ML 🤖
- Unusual challenges requiring out-of-the-box abstract thinking 🧠
- Competitive compensation: cash + equity 💰
- Remote work possible 🌍
About Us
embedd.it is a UK-based startup reinventing embedded development. Our platform transforms unstructured semiconductor data into structured digital twins, enabling automatic generation of drivers, tests, and documentation. We're building a single, traceable source of truth to make integration fast, vendor-agnostic, and future-proof.
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