Senior Embedded Developer

Planitar Inc

$90K — $120K *
Consumer Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years experience in modern C++ for embedded Linux
  • Strong knowledge in memory management and multithreading
  • Experience with cross-platform libraries and APIs
  • Ability to bridge native C++ to mobile environments
  • Familiarity with build/test/debug tools like CMake and gdb
  • Bonus experience with Yocto/OpenEmbedded and imaging pipelines
  • Proficient in using AI coding assistants for development

Responsibilities

  • Own design/implementation of production C/C++ in embedded systems
  • Contribute to the system architecture and best practices
  • Maintain device-to-app interfaces and troubleshoot cross-boundary issues
  • Lead the delivery of major features across hardware and software
  • Mentor peers and drive team efficiency improvements
  • Support versioning and post-release monitoring

Benefits

  • 100% employer-paid flexible benefits plan
  • Comprehensive Health & Dental coverage
  • 3% RRSP/DPSP Match
  • Health Spending Account or Lifestyle Spending Account options
  • Collaborative and innovative culture
  • Opportunities for growth as the company scales
  • Support from the global leader REA Group
Full Job Description
ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Senior Embedded Developer, you will join a tight-knit engineering team building the software that powers the iGUIDE camera system. You will take ownership of the core imaging and sensor library that drives image capture, processing, and data handoff, while also supporting the low-level components of our companion PLANIX Mobile App. You'll work closely with teams across the organization, including firmware, mobile, cloud, Product Management, and UX, to design and deliver ongoing new and improved product capabilities across the hardware-software boundary.

IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL

  • Own the design/implementation of production C/C++ across the embedded stack.
  • Contribute to the architecture of our system, following and evolving best practices.
  • Maintain device-to-app interfaces (protocols/SDK layers) and partner with mobile engineers to troubleshoot cross-boundary issues.
  • Lead major feature delivery: scope, timelines, risks, and integration across hardware/firmware/mobile.
  • Mentor peers and drive team efficiency improvements.
  • Support releases: versioning, compatibility, and post-release monitoring.


QUALIFICATIONS

Technical

  • 5+ years building and shipping modern C++ (C++17+) for embedded Linux
  • Strong fundamentals: memory management, multithreading/concurrency, real-time constraints, HW/SW interfaces
  • Experience with cross-platform C++ libraries and stable public APIs (incl. pimpl); consumed by iOS/Android/desktop clients
  • Ability to bridge native C++ to mobile (Objective-C++ wrappers, JNI)
  • Build/test/debug tooling: CMake, cross-compilation, CI/CD, unit/integration tests, gdb/system logs
  • Bonus: Yocto/OpenEmbedded, systemd, imaging pipelines, CV/SLAM, sensor fusion (LIDAR/IMU), STM32


AI-Enabled Development

  • Proficient with AI coding assistants (Claude Code, Cursor, Copilot) for development, debugging, and code review
  • Experience orchestrating AI agents to automate multi-step engineering workflows, with sound judgment on when to verify or override output
  • Comfortable integrating AI tooling (prompts, skills, MCP servers) with internal build, CI, and device-debug systems


Collaboration & Communication

  • Experience collaborating effectively with team members and other stakeholders to develop concepts from ideation, to launch, to subsequent iteration
  • Ability to effectively convey complex technical concepts, especially those that span embedded and mobile domains to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment where hardware and software evolve together


Our Tech Stack

  • Languages: C++17/C
  • Platform: Embedded Linux (Yocto/OpenEmbedded, systemd)
  • Mobile: iOS/Android integrations
  • Build: CMake, BitBake, Gradle, Xcode
  • Cloud: AWS
  • Protocols: HTTP, WebSocket, JSON
  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi, USB


THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

You are:

  • A self-starter who takes ownership and follows through
  • Comfortable with ambiguity and energized by building
  • Naturally collaborative and team-oriented
  • Customer-focused and outcome-driven
  • Curious, innovative, and eager to improve how things are done
  • Accountable; you make commitments thoughtfully and deliver on them


We offer:

  • 100% employer-paid flexible benefits plan
  • Comprehensive Health & Dental coverage
  • 3% RRSP/DPSP Match
  • Health Spending Account (HSA) or Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) options
  • A collaborative and innovative culture
  • Opportunities to grow as we scale
  • The backing of a global industry leader through REA Group


If you're excited about building technology that makes property decisions smarter and more connected, we'd love to hear from you.

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