Protection Element Embedded SW Developer in Markham

Activities aimed at proving a concept to be valid or technically feasible by the application of scientific and engineering methodologies. Work in this family typically has the objective of demonstrating through test or analyses the performance and implementation potential of a concept. Impacts departmental operations and is responsible for planning/execution. The role has some autonomy but is focused on execution of activities within an operating discipline covered by standard functional practices and procedures. Some judgment may be required but this is typically with guidance.

Main Responsibilities:

• Conceptual or theoretical activities that deal with the study/research and application of electricity, electronics, and electromagnetism.
• Developing in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline.
• Uses prior experience and acquired technical expertise to execute policy/strategy.
• In-depth understanding of key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work.
• In-depth understanding of how work of own team integrates with other teams and contributes to the area.
• Uses some level of judgment and has ability to propose different solutions outside of set parameters but with guidance.
• Uses prior experience and on-the-job training to solve straightforward tasks.
• Has access to technical skills and analytic thinking required to solve problems.
• May use multiple internal sources outside of own team to arrive at decisions.
• A job at this level is likely to be an individual contributor with proven interpersonal skills or an early people leader who can hire and develop talent.
• Provides informal guidance to new team members.
• Firmware Development: Design, develop, and maintain robust, real-time embedded software for microprocessor-based protection relays using C/C++.
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with Protection Engineers to implement complex mathematical algorithms into efficient, embedded-ready code.
• Performance Optimization: Optimize firmware performance for real-time execution, focusing on low-latency data processing required for protection functions and IEC 61850 communication stacks.
• Validation & Debugging: Testing and profiling to ensure stability under extreme grid conditions.
• Cybersecurity Integration: Implement secure coding practices and security features within the firmware architecture in compliance with IEC 62443.
• Use AI coding assistants for embedded C/C++ generation, refactoring, and unit test scaffolding.
• Write precise specs/prompts so agentic AI produces bounded, verifiable code changes.
• Validate AI-generated code against real-time timing and memory constraints.
• Apply AI-assisted static analysis for safety-critical code review.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Master’s degree in Embedded Systems, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering.
• Expert-level proficiency in C and C++ for embedded environments.
• Knowledge of power system protection principles or digital signal processing (DSP).
• Proficiency in Python for Test automation.
• Knowledge on GitHub.
• Experience with Real-Time Operating Systems (VxWorks, FreeRTOS, QNX, or Embedded Linux).
• Language: Proficiency in English; French is mandatory for local collaboration.

Desired Characteristics:

• Experience with Model-Based Design (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink coder).
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies and CI/CD pipelines for firmware.
• Prior experience in the Energy, Industrial, or Aerospace sectors.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
• Established project management skills.

For candidates applying to a Canadian-based position, the pay range for this position is between $92,300 and $142,000 CAD. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. Bonus eligibility: Discretionary Annual Bonus.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.