Embedded Software Engineer

Overview Every day, Imagine Communications is delivering billions of media moments all over the world — anywhere, anytime and on any device. Imagine Communications delivers innovative, end-to-end media software and networking solutions to over 3,000 customers in more than 185 countries, including the top broadcast facilities and the most technologically advanced sports and live-event venues. Why Imagine? Imagine Communications offers a generous Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance package. We like to make sure all our employees are safe when travelling so we’ve got travel insurance covered too. Employee Wellbeing is a priority for us, so all employees and their family have access to our EAP and Wellness programs, including LifeSpeak and Vitality. Volunteer in your community and we will pay for that too. A Bit About The Role The R&D engineering team is responsible for all software and/or hardware design work for video products including Magellan, SNP, SDN Orchestrator, and Versio Playout products. As a Software Engineer on the Video Development Team, you will be responsible for designing, building, and testing software for broadcast equipment. You should have a strong interest in and knowledge of C/C++ programming and embedded hardware. Research and development of software features for embedded Linux systems for both ARM and x86_64 based architectures. Understand, troubleshoot and document customer issues for Imagine products Perform self-directed and peer code reviews Document, plan and break-down high-level feature requests into sprint-size tasks About You 3+ years of software development experience (embedded or PC systems) Must be comfortable working in and with a multitude of systems and networking technologies Experience and understanding of networking technologies Experience with the broadcast industry and applicable technologies such as ST2110, PTP and other SMPTE and IBU standards & organizations Strong knowledge of C/C++ and embedded systems Strong knowledge of object-oriented design Strong knowledge of Linux and BASH CLI Experience with Java, JavaScript, and HTML Strong knowledge of version control systems such as Git and CVS Excellent communicator – must be capable of communicating tech and tasks to all levels of the Imagine and its customers Salary Range: $90,000 - $100,000 CAD Celebrating difference, together stronger At Imagine Communications, we don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our customers, our employees, our products, and our communities. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. Imagine Communications is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.

The role involves designing, building, and testing software for broadcast equipment and embedded Linux systems. Responsibilities include troubleshooting customer issues, performing code reviews, and breaking down feature requests into sprint tasks.

Candidates need 3+ years of software development experience in embedded or PC systems with strong proficiency in C/C++ and Linux. Knowledge of broadcast industry standards like ST2110 and PTP is highly desired.

• Medical Insurance • Dental Insurance • Vision Insurance • Life Insurance • Travel Insurance • Employee Assistance Program • Wellness Programs • Volunteer Pay

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• C++
• C
• Embedded Linux
• ARM Architecture
• x86_64 Architecture
• Object-Oriented Design
• Linux
• Bash CLI
• Java
• JavaScript
• HTML
• Git
• CVS
• Networking Technologies
• ST2110
• PTP

• Software
• Engineering
• Technology
• Creative & Media

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

May 13, 2027

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week