Embedded Systems Developer (Robotics)

TL;DR

Embedded Systems Developer (C++/Python): Designing and optimizing embedded software for robotic medical platforms with an accent on real-time control, safety-critical firmware, and hardware integration. Focus on implementing control algorithms, ensuring compliance with medical standards (IEC 62304), and optimizing deterministic performance for the ALTA Platform.

Location: 100% in office in Toronto, ON

Salary: 80,000–110,000 CAD per year

Company

hirify.global is a Canadian company revolutionizing healthcare through the development of intelligent robotic patient transfer solutions for acute care hospitals.

What you will do

• Design and implement embedded control systems for robotic actuation, sensing, and communication.
• Develop high-reliability firmware in C/C++ for STM32 and other microcontroller families.
• Implement and optimize communication protocols including CAN, UART, I2C, and SPI.
• Develop control algorithms for motion, feedback, and digital signal processing (DSP).
• Ensure firmware compliance with medical safety standards such as IEC 62304 and ISO 13485.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for system-level debugging and performance validation.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in embedded firmware development, specifically within robotics.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems and Python for scripting/automation.
• Deep knowledge of STM32 architecture and real-time operating systems (RTOS).
• Hands-on experience with CAN bus and other serial communication protocols.
• Knowledge of safety-critical development standards (e.g., ISO 60601, ISO 13485, IEC 62304).
• Degree in Software, Electrical, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.

Nice to have

• Experience in medical devices or other highly regulated industries.
• Familiarity with HMI development and integration using Python.
• Experience with automated testing frameworks for embedded systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work on a first-in-class medical robotics platform (ALTA Platform).
• Collaborative environment at the intersection of firmware engineering and healthcare innovation.
• Company values accountability, proactivity, and respect for diverse perspectives.
• Commitment to an equitable and inclusive workplace as an equal-opportunity employer.