Job Description

Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR) (TSX: SW) is an IoT pioneer, empowering businesses and industries to transform and thrive in the connected economy. We are a growing organization with a clear vision for being the IoT partner of choice for wireless device-to-cloud solutions. Our values of Innovation, Execution and Trust are the guiding principles in everything we do. Sierra Wireless has over 1,400 employees globally and operates in North America, Europe and Asia. For more information, visit www.sierrawireless.com .

Our Commitment to Inclusion and Diversity

At Sierra Wireless diversity is valued and celebrated. We strive to foster an inclusive organization. As a proud equal opportunity employer, we welcome people of every race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status to grow their careers here.

Job Summary

The Sierra Wireless Networking Solutions group is building leading cellular routers and gateways that make a difference to first responders by enabling better access to critical data, to help utility companies to operate their equipment more environmentally responsible in renewable energy, and to provide needed connectivity to remote people and equipment. This is a great time to join as we are continuing to expand our product line.

Sierra Wireless is looking for a talented Embedded Software Engineer who can enhance the capabilities of our next generation gateways.

Responsibilities

• Apply your experience, enthusiasm, and creativity to help us solve challenging problems
• Be resourceful to find the answers to problems that span both software and hardware
• Develop high quality, thoroughly proven software that will ship in hundreds of thousands of units
• Grow and learn with us as you are exposed to our customer's real-world applications and how we together make our products better together
• Develop smartly written quality software in collaboration with the rest of our team and in partnership with product management, testing team, etc
• Help us become even better by participating in conversations focused on improving how we plan, develop, test, release, and support our customers

Required Education, Experience & Competencies

• Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, Computer Science or a Technology Diploma with relevant industry experience
• 5+ years of experience in the following areas:

- Developing kernel level or user space software for Linux-based embedded system




- Proficient with git source code control and applying patches




- IP networking on Linux platforms including IPv4/IPv6, TCP/IP, Firewall, QoS, DHCP,




- PPP/SLIP, SSL, and IPsec




- Real-time embedded software development using C++ and C




- Script programming using Python and Bash




- Systematically troubleshooting embedded software for root causes




• Experience with software development life cycles
• Must work well individually and in a team environment
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills
• Must be well organized, methodical, detail oriented with excellent analytical skills
• Strong verbal, written and whiteboarding communication skills

Desired Education, Experience & Competencies

• Building embedded Linux projects using Yocto or Bitbake
• Working knowledge of Linux Wi-Fi support including host, client, and mesh networks
• Developing cellular network applications and communication tests
• Network security and software vulnerabilities and exposures
• Working within an Agile/Scrum environment
• Capable of using common lab test equipment (e.g. oscilloscope, logic analyzer) when needed

What We Offer

Our people are friendly, collaborative, and like to share their ideas and knowledge with one another. This creates an amazing environment where we learn from each other and innovate together.

Our Canadian benefits include paid vacation and sick days, extended health and dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, matching retirement savings program, and employee and family assistance programs.

Our Richmond headquarters offers a subsidized cafeteria, free parking, free shuttle service from Skytrain, a Wellness Program that includes an onsite fitness center, onsite fitness classes led by professional instructors, free healthy snacks each month, and wellness activities and challenges to keep our minds and bodies active. We also host various social and cultural events throughout the year where we come together to have fun and celebrate. Within our Global Inclusion and Diversity Program, our Employee Resource Groups provide opportunities for our people to support and champion Women in Tech, Pride at Sierra, and Mental Health Awareness.

If you like working with a successful team, are looking for competitive salary and benefits, and the opportunity to represent a recognized and innovative brand, we'd love to have you join our team!

How to Apply

Please submit your resume online through our careers website using the "Apply" button below. If you are a job seeker with a disability and you need individualized support during the application or interview process, please leave us a note on your application form.

We thank you for your application and appreciate your interest in Sierra Wireless, however only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.