Embedded Firmware Developer – Montreal, QC

Founded in 1991, the Mircom Group of Companies is North America’s largest independent designer, manufacturer and distributor of intelligent building and life safety solutions. Reaching customers in over 100 countries worldwide, our portfolio includes: fire detection & alarm, communications & security, mass notification, nurse call, and building automation & smart technologies.

Mircom’s mission is to save lives and protect property by providing a line-up of innovative and advanced solutions which are scalable to satisfy diverse user demands, from small buildings to the largest complexes. Our unwavering commitment to North American manufacturing enables us to offer the highest quality and best competitive value across our vast range of products and solutions.

Summary:

Mircom designs, develops, and integrates highly sophisticated intelligent building system related command, control, and communications systems for the industrial, commercial, and residential markets. Our designs transform large amounts of complex data into useful information that is clearly and intuitively presented on our panels, enabling emergency response or facility maintenance staff to make informed decisions in real-time. 

Embedded software developers work in teams solving real problems brought to us by our customers.  We design solutions end-to-end from the whiteboard to the white-box.  Our multi-talented integrated teams of electrical, mechanical, software, and application engineers design hardware, layout PCBs, operating systems, drivers, and application level software to support Mircom’s network connected systems.   Being network connected allows Mircom’s intelligent building systems the ability to quickly communicate with the property managers and first responders who rely on the real time information to save both lives and property.

We are staffing in multiple areas of growth; you may be placed on any of the following projects at Mircom: Fire Detection Systems and 3D Facility monitoring.

For more information about our products please visit: http://www.mircom.com/products

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with the product design team to document and implement requirements
• End to End systems verification testing
• Configure, design and maintain existing application including bug fixes and feature enhancements
• Prioritize work activities and meet delivery schedule
• Code, build and test software
• Attend daily and weekly team meetings to ensure that project goals are met
• On occasion will be involved in customer support and/or presenting demos to internal teams and new customer prospects

Requirements and Skills: 

• Degree in software engineering, electrical engineering, computer science or related field
• Candidates with technical certification or diplomas in related programs with existing application portfolio for demonstration available will be considered
• Experience working with device drivers and hardware
• Understanding of embedded systems and RTOS
• Experience with embedded development and processors and DSPs
• C/C language
• Knowledge of some communication protocols (ARCNet, BACNet, RS485, Ethernet/IP)

What Mircom Offers:

• A great working environment with opportunities for advancement
• Competitive salary
• Group Insurance benefits
• Company RRSP program

Interested applicants please forward a copy of your cover letter and resume to the HR Department.  Applicants are encouraged to submit any project documentation research papers, web links or other relevant documents that showcase their past work.

We would like to thank all applicants for their interest in this position however only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Mircom Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer that considers all applicants regardless of cultural background, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, family status, disability or any other grounds as outlined in the Ontario Human Rights Code.  In compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Mircom is committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive work environment for all individuals with disabilities in a respectful and dignified manner. Accommodations will be made available, upon request, to applicants who have specialized needs throughout the recruitment process.