Senior Embedded Linux Engineer

kitchener, region of waterloo, Canada • Posted June 12, 2026

Job Type: Full-time
Location: kitchener, region of waterloo
Posted: June 12, 2026
Category: IT & Technology
Application Deadline: July 22, 2026

Role Description

Position Title: Senior Embedded Linux Engineer
Department: Inverter Firmware
Compensation: $100,000 – $150,000 + annual bonus
Reports To: Director of Digital Inverter Firmware
Location: Kitchener, Ontario – Hybrid

About the Role

The Senior Embedded Linux Engineer is responsible for the design, development, and lifecycle support of embedded Linux platforms used for system coordination and communications in battery energy storage systems (BESS). The engineer will design and maintain robust, secure, and scalable Linux‑based software platforms that enable system monitoring, configuration, diagnostics, control coordination, and system integration.

Responsibilities

  • Architect, develop, and maintain embedded Linux platforms used as inverter and battery controllers within BESS deployments.
  • Design and maintain Board Support Packages (BSPs) including bootloaders, kernel configuration, device trees, and root file systems.
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