Embedded Software Developer, Field Tools

Octasic

C++ software engineer developing core tooling and software for RF system testing and maintenance. Collaborate with product teams and support integration with hardware components in Montreal, QC.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeMontreal • 🇨🇦 CanadaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in C++ and Python development for real-time systems, with a focus on RF testing and hardware-software integration. Proficient in building communication layers, data management systems, and supporting analytics for wireless communication products.

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C++ DevelopmentPython ScriptingTCP Socket ProgrammingRF Testing ConceptsPacket Capture Analysis

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Hard Skills

C++PythonTCP Socket ProgrammingHTTP Client/Server CommunicationRF Lab Instrument ControlPacket CaptureNetwork AnalysisDebuggingRoot-Cause AnalysisData Management

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

WiresharkGitLinux

Industry Keywords

Embedded SystemsWireless CommunicationTelemetryKPI ReportingSignal Generation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

LinuxPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, and maintain the core tooling engine and modules primarily in C++ and PY, following clean, maintainable coding standards
Build and maintain TCP socket and HTTP client/server communication layers in C++ to interface with embedded subsystems and backend services
Develop C++ interfaces to control and query external RF lab instruments (power meters, signal generators, spectrum analyzers) via standard instrument control protocols
Write Python scripts to support automation, glue logic, and rapid prototyping where appropriate
Implement and support RF mode test features including receiver sensitivity testing, test model signal generation, and waveform testing
Extend tool support for transmit/receive conformance testing and REST API integration
Develop and maintain a monitoring, analytics and data management system for Octasic products, backed by a C++ and PY FW serving real-time system status
Build real-time packet capture analysis pipelines for live field monitoring
Support continuous evolution of Data analytics and monitoring, aggregating telemetry and system data to support performance analysis, KPI reporting, troubleshooting, and validation of our wireless communication products
Support offline log analysis workflows and automated report generation (call metrics, scan metrics, registration rates)
Integrate tooling features with a data platform using message-broker architecture, relational database storage, and visual dashboarding
Support data pipeline extensions: geolocation, positioning, and periodic telemetry collection
Contribute to pipeline performance and reliability: threading, error handling, schema versioning

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience
Strong, hands-on C++ and Python development experience — this is the primary language of the role; candidates must be comfortable writing production-quality C++ code
Experience with TCP socket programming and HTTP client/server communication for hardware-software integration
Familiarity with RF testing concepts or lab instrumentation control (signal generators, spectrum analyzers, power meters)
Hands-on experience with packet capture and network analysis (Wireshark or equivalent)
Experience with Git, Linux environments, and collaborative development workflows
Strong debugging and root-cause analysis skills in integrated hardware/software systems.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation (salaries, benefits, gym membership discount, stock options purchase program, public transit reimbursement, shower on the premises and beverages and snacks free every day)