Embedded Software Architect

Job Description

At onsemi, we help improve lives through silicon and software solutions every day. Our intelligent power and sensing technologies solve the world’s most complex challenges and lead the way in creating a safer, cleaner, and smarter world. We're developing leading-edge wireless-enabled MCUs, DSPs and software that sense and connect the world or help manage personal health through body worn or implantable devices. Our world-class ultra-low power solutions also contribute to a more sustainable future. We invite you to join our innovative team and truly make a difference in people’s lives.

The Role

We are seeking an innovative and creative Embedded Software Architect to join our team in Waterloo. This position will primarily involve architecting embedded firmware related to the microcontroller features of our ultra-low power solutions. The ideal candidate has a passion for embedded firmware development, experience with low power design, optimization, wireless protocols & cybersecurity, great communication skills and the ability to work well independently as well as within a team.

Why Join Us

We create a diverse set of world-class products in a friendly and team-oriented atmosphere. We provide an environment of continual learning and growth opportunities including patent and publication incentives. We provide education assistance programs and support volunteer & charitable programs. In support of a healthy work life balance, we also provide flexible work hours as well as comprehensive wellness and retirement benefits.

What You Will Do

• Provide embedded software technical leadership on our programs, working together with IC and software technical leads
• Design world-class embedded firmware solutions for our ultra-low power devices including:
• System-level firmware for applications including hearing aids and automotive applications
• Sample applications and libraries for our SDKs, which target a wide range of markets including IoT, implantable medical and automotive
• Wireless audio streaming applications
• Cybersecurity applications
• Higher-level abstraction layers to aid ease-of-use
• Contribute to the design of our next generation wireless & DSP silicon and software platforms, software development tools and system architecture, particularly from an embedded software developer’s point of view
• Provide technical content for end-user documentation
• Provide support for customer requests and issues
• Provide effective mentorship for other members of the team
  

What You Will Need

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline, preferably with specialization in embedded systems, communications protocols, or digital signal processing
• 15+ years of experience working with embedded systems and firmware development
• Strong embedded software development skills with experience in C
  
  

What Else You May Bring

• A passion for designing high quality modular, portable and testable code
• Familiarity with UML or similar architectural representations
• Experience with best-in-class software development methodologies including Agile Software Development, Test-Driven Development (TDD) and/or Continuous Integration/Deployment (CI/CD)
• Experience developing embedded firmware applications using typical microcontroller peripherals & interfaces; bare metal or with an RTOS
• Experience with automotive software development including ISO26262 & ASPICE
• Experience with cryptographic algorithms and root-of-trust schemes
• Experience using microcontroller Software Development Kits (SDK) and vendor sample code
• Familiarity with common embedded Integrated Development Environments (IDE) like Eclipse, Keil or IAR
• Python or other scripting programming experience
• Assembly language experience
  
  

About Us

onsemi (Nasdaq: ON) is driving disruptive innovations to help build a better future. With a focus on automotive and industrial end-markets, the company is accelerating change in megatrends such as vehicle electrification and safety, sustainable energy grids, industrial automation, and 5G and cloud infrastructure. With a highly differentiated and innovative product portfolio, onsemi creates intelligent power and sensing technologies that solve the world’s most complex challenges and leads the way in creating a safer, cleaner, and smarter world.

More details about our company benefits can be found here:

https://www.onsemi.com/careers/career-benefits

About The Team

We are committed to sourcing, attracting, and hiring high-performance innovators, while providing all candidates a positive recruitment experience that builds our brand as a great place to work.

onsemi is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. The Company maintains policies and practices that are designed to prevent discrimination or harassment against any qualified applicant or employee to the extent prohibited by federal, state and local laws and regulations. By way of example, discrimination on the basis of race (actual or perceived), ethnicity, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law is prohibited.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact [email protected] for assistance.

Job Info

• Job Identification 2502416
• Job Category Engineering
• Posting Date 11/05/2024, 11:18 PM
• Degree Level Bachelors
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 611 Kumpf Dr, Waterloo, N2V 1K8, CA