Senior Embedded Software Developer (6 Month Contract) (Job Req #2023-334)

Ross Video

Ross Video

Software Engineering
Ottawa, ON, Canada
Posted on Tuesday, September 12, 2023
Ottawa Campus, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Req #1732
Monday, September 11, 2023
Why Work at Ross Video? We have a great group of people working together to create and deliver cutting edge products that look amazing and are easy to use. We go all out so that our customers can have the best possible experience and achieve quality results. With a product focus, continual learning, results driven processes, and creative thinking, we constantly strive to improve our solutions and to deliver results. If you've ever watched live television, news, sports, or entertainment, you've seen our products in use. All of the major Hollywood award shows, most professional sports teams, and many of the largest broadcasters in the world use Ross Video technology. Get behind the scenes and learn about what it takes to make live events possible. If that resonates, and you’re someone with integrity, commitment, and a strong drive to deliver great products, we’d love to hear from you.

Who you report to: Director, Hyperconverged Solutions - Platforms

What we offer:

Ross offers competitive salaries and comprehensive health plans, as well as several perks to help you perform at your best.

Some of these perks include flexible hours, generous paid time off, fitness/wellness allowance, employee share ownership program, professional development support and a ton of fun social activities and events!

Best of all, you will be part of the Ross Video team, and we’ve got a pretty energizing environment here.

What the job is all about:

  • Develop interfaces between FPGA hardware and embedded software
  • Work with other members of the team to verify the functionality of embedded SW and FPGA
  • Generate both specification & design documentation to support cross functional team
  • Provide support and guidance on embedded control solutions
  • Thoroughly self-test all designs and support DevTest & Product Verification

Who you are:

  • Expertise in Linux Kernel development
  • Strong C / C++ coding skills
  • Experience with real time operating systems
  • Experience with bash shell scripting
  • Experience with ARM-based embedded processors, especially System-on-a-Chip devices such as Altera SOC and Xilinx Zynq
  • Experience with embedded microcontroller SW design
  • Knowledge of related interfaces/technologies such as IP Stack, storage, USB, I2C, SPI, PCIe, DMA and other systems.
  • Ability to accurately estimate task and project durations
  • B.S. in Engineering required
  • Use of embedded Linux development frameworks such as Buildroot, Yocto and/or other related tools (e.g. crosstool-ng).
  • Experience with network protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, SNMP, etc)
  • Understanding of digital video and associated audio standards a plus
  • Strong interpersonal skills with ability to work as part of a team or independently as required
  • Keen observational skills and problem solving intuition
  • Organized and detail oriented self-starter
  • Ability to learn new concepts quickly and work towards finding creative solutions to challenging problems
  • Minimum 5+ years SW & Embedded development experience
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Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
At Ross, we embrace diversity, and we want you to bring your authentic self to work. We are committed to building a team that includes a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Inclusivity drives innovation and creativity, and that’s something we’re passionate about at Ross! We believe everyone should be able to enjoy a rewarding career at Ross, regardless of race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, veteran status, physical or mental disability. If a disability means that you need any additional support during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.

Other details

  • Job Function R&D
  • Pay Type Salary