Full-Time
Embedded Software Developer
C++ / Qt
Updated on 9/3/2026
Syntronic
501-1,000 employees
End-to-end product design, development, and production
Compensation Overview
CA$90k - CA$125k/yr
Kanata, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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Bachelor's
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- A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Development, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline is required.
- At least 5 years of relevant software development experience, including hands-on experience with C++ in embedded, Linux-based, or device-focused environments, is required.
- Strong experience developing graphical user interfaces using Qt is required.
- Experience working with Linux or Unix-based operating systems, preferably including software integration, debugging, and configuration, is required.
- A good understanding of software development practices, including version control, code reviews, testing, debugging, and technical documentation, is required.
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary technical environment, is required.
- Design, develop, test, and maintain embedded software applications using C++ and Qt.
- Develop and enhance graphical user interfaces using Qt/QML or Qt Widgets for operator-facing systems.
- Work with Linux-based platforms to support software integration, configuration, debugging, and deployment.
- Collaborate with software, systems, test, and integration teams to deliver reliable functionality across complex hardware and software environments.
- Troubleshoot software issues related to user-interface behavior, system performance, communication interfaces, and platform integration.
- Participate in software design reviews, code reviews, testing activities, and release preparation.
- Support integration and validation activities, including debugging issues found during lab testing, system testing, or customer acceptance testing.
- Create and maintain technical documentation related to software design, configuration, testing, and troubleshooting.
- Experience with modern C++ standards such as C++14, C++17, C++20, or newer.
- Experience developing software for safety-critical, mission-critical, regulated, or high-reliability environments.
- Familiarity with networked or communications systems, including protocols such as TCP/IP, UDP, SIP, RTP, SNMP, or similar.
- Advanced Qt experience, including custom widgets, model/view architecture, multithreading, performance tuning, and debugging complex user-interface behavior.
- Experience with system integration, acceptance testing, troubleshooting, or deployment in lab or customer environments.
Syntronic is a global design house providing end-to-end product and systems development, production, and aftermarket services for telecom, defense, industrial, and medtech clients. It enables faster, more cost-effective bringing of complex electronic products to market by covering the full lifecycle from R&D and design to manufacturing and after-sales support. It stands out by handling intricate board and chip design and by managing large, technology-heavy projects, such as the Ericsson Ardesco IoT platform partnership. Its goal is to help engineers overcome design challenges and deliver reliable, high-quality electronics for technology-focused companies.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Gävle kommun, Sweden
Founded
1983
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- 2026 Ottawa expansion added repair, prototyping, and production capacity for secured demand.
- CANSEC 2026 meetings signaled new aerospace, maritime, and security RFP pipelines.
- Syntronic's 2026 medtech inspection win proves software-heavy manufacturing still lands.
What critics are saying
- Syntronic faced Ottawa layoffs in 2023, showing demand swings hit headcount fast.
- Cadence v. Syntronic AB remains active, exposing engineering IP and legal costs.
- One lost anchor customer or quality recall cripples Syntronic's integrated design-manufacturing model.
What makes Syntronic unique
- Ottawa's 70,000-square-foot AS9100 facility links R&D and manufacturing five minutes apart.
- Syntronic's AIMEX R SMT line, first in Canada, nearly triples throughput.
- Medtech vision inspection and automotive, defense, telecom projects span full lifecycle delivery.
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Visual inspection system for chip-welding verification. Customer: A global healthcare company. Project: Automated vision inspection system for verification of silicon chip welding and assembly. Product description. Syntronic developed an advanced vision inspection system to automate the verification of silicon chips welded onto cartridges for medical applications. The solution combines high-resolution imaging with intelligent inspection software to verify critical assembly features, ensuring consistent product quality and compliance with demanding manufacturing standards. Designed for precision manufacturing environments, the system performs fast and reliable inspections with micron-level accuracy. By automating quality verification, the solution reduces manual inspection efforts while increasing process reliability, traceability, and production efficiency. Scope. The project included the design and development of a semi-automated vision inspection system for production verification of silicon chips mounted on cartridges. Once a cartridge is inserted into the inspection station, an automated scanning sequence captures high-resolution images using an overhead camera together with integrated top and bottom illumination to ensure optimal image quality. The system inspects multiple critical features, including hole dimensions, weld quality, and the presence of optical fibers on 30 mm silicon chips. Advanced image processing algorithms detect deviations with measurement capabilities down to 50-80 μm, enabling reliable verification of precision assembly and weld integrity. Custom-developed inspection software provides rapid analysis and consistent evaluation of every component, helping manufacturers maintain stringent quality requirements while supporting efficient production workflows. Results. The visual inspection system provides reliable and repeatable verification of critical weld and assembly features for silicon chip cartridges, ensuring that each component meets demanding quality standards before continuing through production. By combining advanced machine vision, precision illumination, and automated inspection software, Syntronic delivered a robust quality assurance solution that improves process consistency, enhances traceability, and reduces dependence on manual inspection. The system has been successfully implemented in production for a global healthcare company, supporting efficient manufacturing of high-quality medical products. About Syntronic. Syntronic develops tomorrow's technology in the telecommunication, automotive, industrial, and medtech sectors. The global company specializes in advanced product and system development, manufacturing, and aftermarket services. Syntronic offers comprehensive solutions covering the entire product lifecycle, from research and development to the NPI, production and aftermarket stages. Among Syntronic's partners are some of the world's most technology-intensive companies and organizations.
Strong conversations, growth opportunities, and clear industry trends. Strong conversations, growth opportunities, and clear industry trends was in focus when Syntronic attended CANSEC 2026, one of North America's leading security and advanced technology events. This year's event was significantly larger than last year and highlighted several key themes shaping the future of the industry, including wireless technologies, arctic surveillance, systems integration, and SatCom. During the week, Syntronic hosted customers for in depth discussions, while also engaging with government representatives, industry leaders, and partners at events hosted by the Embassy of Sweden in Canada. Its team also met with exhibitors and partners across the show floor, including companies connected to promising new RFP opportunities. Canada continues to invest heavily in major aerospace, maritime, and security related programs, creating long term opportunities for collaboration, innovation, and advanced engineering expertise. Thank you to everyone who connected with Syntronic AB during the week. Syntronic AB look forward to continuing the conversations! About Syntronic AB. Syntronic develops tomorrow's technology. Syntronic AB specializes in advanced product and system development, manufacturing, and aftermarket services. Syntronic offers comprehensive solutions covering the entire product lifecycle, from research and development to the NPI, production and aftermarket stages. Among Syntronic's partners are some of the world's most technology-intensive companies and organizations.
Welcoming industry leaders to Syntronic's Kanata North office. Aftermarket AMERICAS Industrial Medtech News NPI Production R&D Telecom Syntronic AB is looking forward to welcoming industry leaders to Syntronic's Kanata North office as part of the CHIPS NORTH industry tours hosted by Canada's Semiconductor Council in partnership with the Kanata North Business Association. As a lead-in to the CHIPS NORTH Executive Summit, these tours highlight the depth of innovation and capability within Canada's technology sector. At Syntronic, Syntronic AB play a key role in this space, supporting the development of advanced semiconductor and high-performance systems through end-to-end engineering, from hardware and FPGA design to system integration and validation. Syntronic AB is proud to contribute to the technologies and partnerships that help shape the future of AI, advanced computing, and semiconductor systems. About Syntronic AB. Syntronic develops tomorrow's technology in the telecommunication, automotive, manufacturing, and medtech sectors. The global company specializes in advanced product and system development, manufacturing, and aftermarket services. Syntronic offers comprehensive solutions covering the entire product lifecycle, from research and development to the NPI, production and aftermarket stages. Among Syntronic's partners are some of the world's most technology-intensive companies and organizations.
Syntronic expands manufacturing operations in ontario. Syntronic is expanding its manufacturing operations in Ottawa with a move into new premises at 340 Legget Drive in the Kanata North Research Park. The expansion brings a major increase in capacity and capability, consolidating production and repair operations under one roof and more than doubling total floor space to approximately 70,000 square feet. The new location is less than five minutes from Syntronic's local R&D site, tightening collaboration across the entire product lifecycle from design to full scale production. The proximity strengthens the company's integrated approach, where engineering and manufacturing teams work closely together to accelerate innovation and maintain the highest standards of quality. "Syntronic's strength has always been our ability to adapt and grow alongside our customers," said Björn Jansson, Founder and CEO of Syntronic Group. "Expanding our manufacturing presence in Canada is another step in that journey, ensuring we can meet future needs with the same innovation, quality, and customer focus that define Syntronic globally." Advanced manufacturing technology. As part of the expansion, Syntronic has invested in a third surface mount technology (SMT) line. The new equipment includes the latest, state-of-the-art models from DEK, Koh Young, Vitronics Soltec, as well as FUJI's AIMEX R platforms, the first of their kind deployed in Canada. The new line, fitted with the latest RHDX heads from FUJI, is capable of high output and capacity, with maintained quality. It can place all commercially available components down to 008004 chip devices and offers an increase in CPH rating of close to a quarter of a million placements, almost tripling its throughput. This equipment, combined with new softwares, ensures its ability to meet increased customer demands on traceability and speed. "This expansion reflects the demand that we're seeing for advanced manufacturing close to our customers," said Hans Molin, President of Syntronic Canada. "In addition, the close proximity to our engineering teams allows us to serve our customers even more effectively by strengthening the link between design, development, and production." R&D sites in Ottawa, Toronto, Montreal. The expansion further enhances Syntronic's manufacturing capabilities in North America. The company operates a state-of-the-art production facility in Ottawa and two additional manufacturing sites in Sweden. Across the continent, Syntronic also runs R&D sites in Ottawa, Toronto, and Montreal, along with a facility in Santa Clara, California. Together, these sites work in close collaboration to deliver innovative, high-quality solutions across the entire lifecycle of a product or service, from concept and design to manufacturing, testing, and support. With more than 500 employees in North America and nearly 2,000 globally, Syntronic continues to grow as a trusted engineering and manufacturing company. The company's ongoing investments in technology and infrastructure reflect its long-standing commitment to innovation, quality, and collaboration.
Syntronic recently signed a cooperation agreement with leading cloud computing and big data service providers to develop a customized intelligent log analysis system.