Join Averian

Job Summary:

We are seeking a proactive and highly skilled Embedded Software Test Engineer – Automotive to join our engineering team. In this role, you will design and implement test concepts for automotive products and assemblies, ensuring comprehensive test coverage, requirements coverage and optimized deployment into manufacturing environments. The ideal candidate has strong experience in developing and documenting test plans, collaborating with R&D and manufacturing teams, and driving continuous improvement in test processes. A background in telecom is essential, with automotive experience considered a strong asset.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop product test procedures focused on verification of embedded software functions of automotive products and assemblies.
• Review Software Requirements to ensure testability, provide feedback to Software Requirements engineering.
• Collaborate with R&D teams to document and triage defects to identify the root cause.
• Work on setting up HIL test infrastructure, make modifications to existing frameworks to support verification of new functionality.
• Develop test software in NI LabVIEW to support software functional and integration testing.
• Review, analyze, and report test results, identifying root causes of issues and driving continuous process improvements.
• Participate in software and hardware technical reviews.
• Lead work tasks and projects independently, while maintaining strong collaboration across cross-functional teams.
• Provide technical mentorship and guidance on test development best practices

Qualifications & Experience (not all inclusive):

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in test development for automotive, electro-mechanical or complex hardware/software products.
• Proven experience in automotive product testing is required.
• Knowledge of in vehicle communication via CAN, LIN is required.
• Hands-on experience National Instruments toolset: TestStand, VeriStand, LabVIEWfor test automation and test system development is required.
• Proficiency in Python, C, C++ is an asset.
• Strong knowledge of functional and system-level testing methodologies.
• Ability to analyze large sets of test data, extract insights, and recommend improvements.
• Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and troubleshooting skills.
• Proactive, self-directed, and capable of leading projects from concept to deployment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to thrive in collaborative team environments.

Other Requirements

This role is 100% work from office. It is based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

Relocation of candidates will not be considered or provided.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to lead and shape the engineering vision of next-gen solutions. 
• Collaborative and fast-paced work environment. 
• A chance to work on cutting-edge technology and make a real business impact. 
• A chance to work with customers on the cutting edge of technology development and adoption

About Averian

Averian is a global software development and engineering services company specializing in AI, embedded systems, and custom applications. With offices in North America and Europe, Averian supports clients in telecom, automotive, industrial, and med-tech sectors with innovative solutions designed for performance, scalability, and real-world impact.

If you are a visionary engineer with a passion for technology and people, we invite you to apply!

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• Test development: 5 years (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Location:

• Kanata, ON (K2K) (required)

Work Location: In person

Job Summary:

We are seeking a talented and driven Embedded Software Developer to join our embedded systems team. In this role, you will architect, develop, and maintain low-level software for Automotive ECUs devices, working at the intersection of hardware and software. The ideal candidate has strong microcontroller programming skills, experience working in Automotive industry, good handle on Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS), and a deep understanding of sensory applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, test, and maintain embedded firmware/software in C and C++ for automotive ECUs.
• Implement, integrate and troubleshoot vehicle communication protocols such as LIN, CAN, and Automotive Ethernet.
• Work on features related to video processing and rendering, diagnostics, and others.
• Collaborate with requirements and test teams to deliver high quality solutions matching customers' specifications.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to bring up new platforms and perform system debugging and performance tuning.
• Ensure code reliability through unit testing, static analysis, and hardware-in-the-loop testing.
• Participate in firmware architecture and code reviews.
• Produce clear documentation and adhere to version control and CI/CD practices.

Qualifications & Experience (not all inclusive): 

• Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• 10+ years of experience developing software/firmware and microcontroller-based Automotive ECUs. 
• Proficient in C, familiarity with low-level programming and memory/resource-constrained systems.
• Practical experience working on Automotive platforms such as Renesas RH series MCUs, Microchip SAM and AMD Zynq.
• Hands on with CAN, LIN, LDF and UDS is mandatory. Knowledge of Automotive Ethernet is a plus.
• Experience with OSEK compliant RTOS is mandatory. Autosar experience is a plus.
• Hands-on experience with peripheral communication protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, ADC, PWM).
• Familiarity with sensor data acquisition and signal processing techniques.
• Familiarity with video processing is a plus.
• Solid debugging skills using tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and in-circuit debuggers (e.g., J-Link, ST-Link).
• Familiarity with Vector Automotive protocols communication stack is a plus.
• Experience working with both bootloaders and application firmware is required. Knowledge of firmware upgrade mechanisms is a plus.
• Experience using C++, development for Linux platform and understanding of BLE and other wireless technologies is a plus.
• Exposure to version control (Git), issue tracking (Jira), and continuous integration workflows.
• Candidates that are open to work on projects outside of Automotive (i.e. IoT or telecom) domain as needed are welcomed.

Other Requirements

This role is 100% work from office. It is based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Relocation of candidates will not be considered or provided.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to lead and shape the engineering vision of next-gen solutions. 
• Collaborative and fast-paced work environment. 
• A chance to work on cutting-edge technology and make a real business impact. 
• A chance to work with customers on the cutting edge of technology development and adoption

About Averian

Averian is a global software development and engineering services company specializing in AI, embedded systems, and custom applications. With offices in North America and Europe, Averian supports clients in telecom, automotive, industrial, and med-tech sectors with innovative solutions designed for performance, scalability, and real-world impact.

Only qualified applicants will be contacted. Thank you for your interest. 

If you are a visionary engineer with a passion for technology and people, we invite you to apply!

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• Software development: 10 years (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Location:

• Kanata, ON (K2K) (required)

Work Location: In person