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Senior Firmware Developer
Kraken Robotics Inc.
Mount Pearl, CAN
Full-time
Senior · 7+ years experience
Hybrid
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ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design, develop, and debug embedded firmware for microcontrollers and real-time operating systems (RTOS).
- De velop and optimize firmware for real-time control, navigation, telemetry, and data logging systems.
- Implement robust communication protocols (CAN, RS-485, Ethernet, UART, SPI, I2C, etc.) for subsea environments.
- Ensure firmware reliability under extreme underwater conditions including pressure, temperature, and EMI.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (mechanical, electrical, and software) to support system integration and testing.
- Conduct hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing and diagnostics using simulators and lab environments.
- Create technical documentation including firmware design specifications, test procedures, and user manuals.
- Occasionally participate in field deployments and sea trials, providing on-site technical support and troubleshooting.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- 7+ years of experience in embedded firmware development using primarily C++ (bare-metal and RTOS).
- Proficiency in microcontroller architecture.
- Experience with real-time systems and low-level hardware interaction.
- Experience with version control software: Git, Gitlab
- Experience with Python for testing, scripting, and automating embedded system validation.
- Familiarity with Agile/Scrum practices and DevOps tools (e.g., GitLab CI, Docker).
- Familiarity with modern firmware development practices, including software-in-the-loop (SIL) testing and hardware abstraction techniques using mocks/stubs to simulate hardware behavior in software.
- Excellent time management skills with a focus on meeting deadlines in a high-paced environment.
- Highly motivated team player with excellent communication skills, initiative, superior problem-solving skills, the ability to prioritize tasks, and willingness to learn and adapt.
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