MistyWest

Full-stack hardware design and embedded intelligence

Firmware Engineer Contractor

Embedded EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeVancouver, BC, CanadaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

At least 5 years of embedded firmware experience.
Strong C/C++ experience for microcontrollers and/or embedded systems.
Experience with low-power, battery-operated products and power budgeting.
Hands-on experience with GPIO, ADC, interrupts, timers, and debouncing.
Experience implementing secure connectivity, including Wi-Fi provisioning patterns such as AP mode, captive portal, or BLE assist.
Strong software practices, including Git, code reviews, clean architecture, and testable firmware patterns.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain firmware for connected embedded devices, coordinating across multiple boards or modules as needed.
Implement reliable sensor handling and event-driven state logic.
Support wireless connectivity features, including provisioning/setup workflows and basic network health reporting.
Ensure secure communications and define retry, buffering, and recovery behaviors when connectivity is unavailable.
Deliver periodic device state reporting and time-sensitive event notifications aligned to service targets.
Optimize low-power operation through effective sleep/wake strategies and battery-aware behaviors.
Partner with hardware, mechanical, and software/cloud teams to support integration, troubleshooting, and validation.
Create and execute test plans for key functional and integration scenarios.
Produce clear documentation, including firmware design notes, configuration details, and test evidence for acceptance readiness.

Desired Qualifications

RTOS experience, such as Zephyr, FreeRTOS, or similar.
Experience with Wi-Fi positioning or location inference workflows.
Familiarity with regulatory-minded development (FCC/UL) and privacy/security standards.
Experience bringing products through integration testing and production readiness.
Python scripting for test automation or tooling.

Firmware Engineer Contractor

MistyWest · Vancouver, Canada · Contract · Posted 2026-09-15

Workplace: on_site

Department: Technical

Description

Overview

About MistyWest

MistyWest is a hardware engineering consultancy that exists to create novel technologies that enable a healthier planet and bring prosperity to all humankind, with a focus primarily on hardware projects that advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

We are hiring a Firmware Engineer (Contractor) to support an embedded product build. You will help develop core firmware features, including device sensing, power management, connectivity, and reliable system reporting.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities
Develop and maintain firmware for connected embedded devices, coordinating across multiple boards or modules as needed
Implement reliable sensor handling and event-driven state logic
Support wireless connectivity features, including provisioning/setup workflows and basic network health reporting
Ensure secure communications and define retry, buffering, and recovery behaviors when connectivity is unavailable
Deliver periodic device state reporting and time-sensitive event notifications aligned to service targets
Optimize low-power operation through effective sleep/wake strategies and battery-aware behaviors
Partner with hardware, mechanical, and software/cloud teams to support integration, troubleshooting, and validation
Create and execute test plans for key functional and integration scenarios
Produce clear documentation, including firmware design notes, configuration details, and test evidence for acceptance readiness
Must-Have Qualifications
5+ years of embedded firmware experience
Strong C/C++ experience for microcontrollers and/or embedded systems
Experience with low-power, battery-operated products and power budgeting
Hands-on experience with: GPIO, ADC, interrupts, timers, debouncing
Experience implementing secure connectivity: Wi-Fi provisioning patterns (AP mode, captive portal, BLE assist, or similar)
Strong software practices: Git, code reviews, clean architecture, testable firmware patterns
Nice-to-Have
RTOS experience (Zephyr, FreeRTOS, or similar)
Experience with Wi-Fi positioning or location inference workflows
Familiarity with regulatory-minded development (FCC/UL), and privacy/security standards
Experience bringing products through integration testing and production readiness
Python scripting for test automation or tooling

Benefits

Highly flexible: negotiate your own rates, hours and work location.
Hardware & Software Access: MistyWest can provide equipment and software support where needed
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Amazing Community: plug into a great local and global community of engineers and product design enthusiasts for events, projects, potential work & personal development.

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About the Company

MistyWest

Full-stack hardware design and embedded intelligence

MistyWest is an engineering design consultancy that creates full-stack hardware solutions and builds technically complex, intelligent connected devices for sectors like Mining, Clean Tech, and Smart Infrastructure to advance the UN SDGs. Its approach combines physics, engineering, and manufacturing know-how to turn concepts into production-ready hardware, covering everything from concept and prototyping to mass production. Core capabilities—Embedded Intelligence, Deep Tech, and Connected Sensors—let devices collect data, make decisions, and operate in harsh or remote environments. MistyWest differentiates itself through a global, inclusive approach and end-to-end hardware development led by a world-class research and engineering team, focused on sustainable impact and real-world needs to accelerate the transition to a sustainable future.

Company size: 11-50
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Vancouver, Canada
Founded: 2010

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