Staff Embedded Software Engineer (IoT)

Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; office attendance required 4 days per week

Base salary: $185,000–$195,000 CAD per year

Company

hirify.global develops a cloud-based smart security and Internet of Things platform for residential and commercial properties, including connected devices, video analytics, AI, and machine learning solutions.

What you will do

• Own product-level architecture and technical direction for embedded C/C++ software across multiple concurrent projects.
• Lead cross-functional delivery with quality engineering, systems engineering, product management, and external partners.
• Develop, test, and debug embedded software on Linux-based platforms for security panels, networking gateways, and video cameras.
• Integrate and validate cellular, Wi-Fi, Ethernet, Z-Wave, Zigbee, and Matter connectivity with the cloud platform.
• Integrate on-device sensors and translate sensor data into reliable user-facing features.
• Mentor engineers, define team processes, and promote modern development practices including AI-assisted tooling.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, electrical/computer engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 8+ years of embedded software development experience with strong C/C++ proficiency on Linux-based platforms.
• Deep expertise in Linux platform build toolchains such as Yocto, Buildroot, OpenWRT, or Android AOSP, including cross-compilation, kernel configuration, and BSP development.
• Experience with cellular technologies including LTE, Cat-M, and 5G, as well as Wi-Fi, Ethernet, Z-Wave, Zigbee, and Matter.
• Ability to lead product-level architecture decisions, decompose complex system problems, and coordinate multi-project technical delivery.
• Strong communication skills, including explaining technical trade-offs and mentoring engineers across experience levels.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, high-performing environment with in-person teamwork.
• Immediate responsibility for bringing new technologies to market.
• Opportunities to work across multiple areas of the business and with executives.
• Supplemental health and dental plans, a Health Spending Account, and an RRSP with employer match.
• Paid holidays, wellness time, vacation increasing with tenure, and paid maternity and parental leave under Ontario standards.
• Company-paid disability and life insurance, well-being resources, activities, and a casual dress environment.

Hiring process

• Accommodations are available upon request during application, testing, interviewing, and onboarding.