Senior Embedded Software Engineer - USB Specialist

We are partnering with an innovative media technology company based in Montreal to hire a Senior Embedded Software Engineer (USB Specialist) to take ownership of USB development across a complex KVM product suite. This is a senior, high-impact role focused on long-term product development, where you will contribute across the full lifecycle - from low-level debugging through to architecture and technical roadmap. You will play a key role in shaping how USB and KVM capabilities evolve and integrate across a broader product range.

What you’ll be doing

• Designing, developing, and maintaining Linux-based USB drivers (UAC, UVC, USB Gadget)
• Owning USB functionality across products, from deep technical debugging through to architectural input
• Contributing to the long-term technical direction and roadmap of USB and KVM capabilities
• Ensuring code quality, stability, and performance through optimisation and maintenance
• Writing and executing unit and integration tests to validate functionality
• Developing applications to demonstrate and validate new features
• Collaborating with hardware, software, and validation teams to diagnose and resolve complex system issues
• Supporting the integration of KVM technologies into a wider product ecosystem

What you’ll bring

• Degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering (Computer Science option), or Computer Science
• 5+ years of experience working with the USB protocol, including UAC, UVC, and USB Gadget drivers
• Strong understanding of Linux systems, including kernel, user space, and USB device management
• Proven expertise in debugging and root cause analysis
• Bi-lingual in English and French (ideally)
• Experience with tools such as Git, Bitbucket, and JIRA is advantageous

Why this role

• Ownership of core USB and KVM technology across multiple products
• Opportunity to influence long-term technical direction and product strategy
• A role that combines low-level engineering with system-level design and architecture
• Exposure to complex, real-world technical challenges in a collaborative environment