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Embedded Linux BSP Developer

Syntronic

Job Location:

Ottawa - Canada

Yearly Salary: CAD 95000 - 115000

Posted: 29 September 2026 (22 hours ago)

Application Deadline: 27 December 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Join Syntronic: Where Your Innovation Shapes the Future

At Syntronic we dont just follow industry trendswe set them! Join us in partnering with visionary companies and the brightest minds to turn ground-breaking ideas into reality. Imagine working on cutting-edge telecom advancements pioneering automotive tech life-saving healthcare innovations and next-gen industrial automation. Our projects are diverse impactful and at the forefront of technological innovation. Be a part of something extraordinary!

Who are we:

Syntronic is a global leader in design and development specializing in electronics electro-mechanics and software. Were not just a company; were a community of innovators. Our teams work on projects that define the futurefrom creating state-of-the-art communication systems and autonomous vehicles to advancing IoT solutions that revolutionize everyday life. At Syntronic your work will make a real difference.

What were looking for:

We are seeking individuals who want to:

Collaborate with top-tier clients on transformative cutting-edge projects.

Engage with and learn from industry leaders

Innovate from concept to completion ensuring high standards.

Gain international experience on global projects.

Thrive in an entrepreneurial environment that supports new ideas.

Explore multiple sectors like telecommunications automotive healthcare and industrial automation.

We are looking for an Embedded BSP Developer to support the design development integration and maintenance of low-level software for ARM-based automotive platforms. This role focuses on board support packages bootloaders secure boot Linux/QNX-based embedded systems kernel drivers board bring-up and production-level troubleshooting. The ideal candidate has strong low-level C experience understands how software interacts with hardware and can work across the bootchain operating system device drivers and hardware interfaces to deliver reliable embedded software for production programs.

What youll do

Design develop integrate and maintain BSP software for ARM-based embedded platforms.
Develop and debug low-level software components including bootloaders secure boot features Linux kernel components QNX platform components device trees and board-level drivers.
Support board bring-up activities including boot debugging hardware interface validation driver integration and low-level system troubleshooting.
Develop and troubleshoot drivers for interfaces such as UART I2C SPI CAN/CAN FD Ethernet USB GPIO eMMC NAND NOR PMIC and other platform peripherals.
Work with embedded Linux build systems and platform tooling including Yocto OpenEmbedded BitBake Git-based workflows Jenkins Python and shell scripting.
Support secure boot and embedded security features including image signing hardware root of trust fuse provisioning key management and update reliability.
Investigate complex software and hardware issues using boot logs kernel logs crash dumps JTAG oscilloscopes logic analyzers and other debugging tools.
Create and maintain software design documentation participate in design reviews and support product verification validation and release activities.
Collaborate with hardware software systems test manufacturing and production teams to resolve issues and deliver reliable embedded software across product generations.

What youll need to get the job done

Bachelors degree in Computer Science Computer Engineering Electrical/Computer Engineering or a related technical discipline.
8 years of professional embedded software development experience including BSP and bootloader development for Linux QNX or similar embedded operating systems.
Strong low-level C programming and debugging experience with exposure to assembly language.
Experience with ARM-based processors or SoCs including ARM A-series M-series or similar embedded processor families.
Hands-on experience completing board bring-up activities including bootchain debugging driver integration and hardware/software validation.
Experience developing or debugging device drivers device trees platform drivers interrupt handling memory mapping file systems power management and hardware interfaces.
Ability to read electronic schematics and use debugging tools such as JTAG oscilloscopes logic analyzers and low-level software diagnostics.
Experience with embedded Linux build systems such as Yocto OpenEmbedded or BitBake.
Familiarity with version control and software delivery workflows using Git GitHub Jenkins repo manifests pull requests or similar tools.
Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to identify root cause and resolve issues across software hardware and system boundaries.

What will make us REALLY love you

Experience designing or implementing custom bootloaders secure boot flows A/B boot mechanisms OTA update reliability or production software update systems.
Familiarity with embedded security concepts such as SHE HSM TrustZone hardware root of trust image signing key provisioning and cryptographic algorithms such as RSA AES SHA or DES.
Experience with automotive embedded platforms telematics control units infotainment systems connectivity modules or other vehicle-connected software.
Experience with automotive Ethernet including 100BASE-T1 1000BASE-T1 TC10 sleep/wake Ethernet PHY integration or related diagnostics.
Experience with eMMC NAND NOR memory controllers flash management partition table design dm-verity SELinux Fastboot UEFI/EDK2 or similar platform technologies.
Awareness of automotive software standards or practices such as ISO 26262 AUTOSAR concepts or production release discipline.
Experience debugging production or field issues using pstore minidumps kernel logs crash dumps field diagnostics or manufacturing test tools.
Experience using AI-assisted development tools to support code review refactoring driver integration security analysis test generation or embedded software troubleshooting.

$95000 - $115000 a year

$95000 - 115000

This posting is for an active vacancy.

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What youll love about us:

At Syntronic our employees are our greatest asset. We foster innovation collaboration and excellence offering opportunities for personal and professional growth. Join a global community that values creativity and diversity.

Ready to Shape the Future with Us

If youre ready to elevate your career and be part of a team thats making a real impact we want to hear from you. Apply today and embark on your journey with Syntronic where your ideas and innovations can truly make a difference.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.

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