Embedded Kernel Developer

Post Date

Oct 12, 2023

Location

Kanata,
Ontario

ZIP/Postal Code

K2K0L1
Canada
Sep 16, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract-to-perm

Category

Programmer / Developer

Req #

YOW-657262

Pay Rate

$57 - $86 (hourly estimate)

Who Can Apply

  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada

Job Description

Insight Global is looking for a Senior Embedded Developer for a global leader in telecommunications technology. This resource will be writing new features for a net-new product, seeing the development through to implementation. You will be responsible for the implementation, testing, and debugging of the code to ensure the product is functioning optimally. The successful candidate should have 5+ years experience with C language, with optimal scripting capabilities for Linux Kernel / Driver-Level development. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a growing team, and to be at the head of telecommunication product line inductions.

Required Skills & Experience

-5+ years working with C language

-5+ year of Linux kernel/driver experience

-Extensive hands-on Embedded experience within resource constrained systems

-In-depth Scripting capabilities in Bash, Shell or Python

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

-Broadcom switch experience (either worked for Broadcom or low level work with Broadcom switches)

-Experience with board bring-up of new hardware

-VxWorks

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.