Director Embedded Systems

Drive end-to-end process development, identifying and implementing meaningful improvements to how the organization plans, builds, validates, and ships software.

Cultivate a culture of innovation through a bottom-up organizational approach that empowers teams with creative freedom. Identify and develop key leaders to build organizational depth.

Advance software technology strategies, including identifying meaningful and safe ways to incorporate AI-assisted tools to improve code generation, quality, and defect reduction.

Foster deep cross-functional collaboration while championing inclusiveness, transparency, and shared ownership.

Lead and scale a high-performing team of software engineers across low-level embedded systems, embedded Linux, RTOS, and on-device application development.

Guide automated validation efforts end to end, including CI/CD pipelines, validation frameworks, and automated test development.

Own engagement with major internal stakeholders across ecobee and Generac, as well as select external partners and customers.

Collaborate closely with electrical, cloud backend, mobile, security, and external partners throughout the full product lifecycle—from concept to manufacturing—to debug and enhance products.

Drive measurable reductions in time to market, operating with high visibility in high-impact, high-reward initiatives.

Develop deep product expertise, absorbing technical and customer knowledge to inform better engineering decisions.

Deliver high-quality results at speed, balancing rigor, ownership, and urgency.

10+ years of embedded and software engineering experience, including hardware-integrated products, software development processes, and automated test framework creation.

8+ years of engineering people leadership experience, with a record of developing leaders, maintaining excellent code quality, and fostering a culture rooted in care, accountability, and sustainable results.

Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to influence across technical and non-technical audiences.

Deep technical expertise in embedded systems, including RTOS, embedded Linux, C/C++, and the associated toolchains.

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience with demonstrated exceptional ability.

Just so you know: The hired candidate will be required to complete a background check.

Round 1: 30-minute phone call with a member of our Talent Acquisition team

Round 2: 45-minute virtual interview with the Hiring Manager to assess background, product experience, and overall fit for the role

Final Interview: Two-part interview where you’ll present on a technical topic and meet with cross-functional stakeholders

Generac is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this role, based in Toronto, ON is between $200,000 - $250,000CAD. This compensation will ultimately be in line with the location in which the position is filled. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidate’s relevant work experience, skills, certifications and geographic location. This role is eligible for variable compensation, including short-term and long-term incentives.

This position includes a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision plans; life, long-term disability, flexible spending and health savings accounts, accrued paid time off, paid Holidays (10 for Ontario, 11 for British Columbia) and RRSP retirement benefits.

The Company is committed to improving accessibility for Canadian with disabilities and to ensuring that all our employees and applicants have the support and the tools they need to succeed. We have developed policies relating to human rights, accessibility, and accommodation, and provide all our employees with training on accessibility including under provincial legislation such as the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, either during orientation and/or on an ongoing basis. If you feel you need accommodation in relation to a disability in the application process or in the future, or have a question or concern about our policies, please reach out to askHR@generac.com

Physical Demands (Applicable in the USA and Canada) : While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 - 50 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel.

Accessibility Statement (Applicable in the United Kingdom): The Company is committed to improving accessibility for employees and applicants with disabilities and to ensuring that they have the support and the tools they need to succeed. We have developed policies relating to human rights, accessibility, and accommodation, in line with the Equality Act 2010. If you feel you need consideration of ‘reasonable adjustments’ where possible relation to a disability in the application process or in the future, or have a question or concern about our policies, please reach out to askHR@generac.com.

“We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”