Job Description

Dometic is a global market leader in the mobile living industry. Millions of people around the world use Dometic products in outdoor, residential, and professional applications.

Our Marine organization is a trusted provider of innovative solutions for the worldwide boating and boat building industry, and we recently expanded our scope to lead the boating industry into an electrified future. Dometic has won numerous NMMA Innovation Awards over the years and we are always striving for new ways to make boating easier, safer, and more enjoyable.

We are on growth journey – now looking for our next star – a passionate Embedded Software Developer This position reports to Lead Software Engineer and will work in Trois-Rivières, Quebec.

Vancouver:

Dometic Marine’s headquarters are in Vancouver, British Columbia in Canada. The facility develops and manufactures hydraulic, electronic, and combustion-based products.

About the position

As an Embedded Software Developer at a growing, face-paced team, you will be working in cross functional teams to develop firmware and connectivity software for electronic and mechatronic products that lead the marine industry. You will be involved in the complete software development cycle from concept to production. You’ll play a key role in designing safe, reliable, and innovative systems - like steer-by-wire systems, climate control, power management, and vessel control - that make boating easier, more comfortable, and safer for boaters around the world.

Your main responsibilities

• Firmware Development: Design, implement, and optimize firmware applications on target hardware platforms, ensuring robust functionality and performance.
• System Integration: Develop network connectivity and vessel integration solutions to combine and enhance functionalities for multiple systems.
• Code Review: Participate in code reviews to ensure code correctness, maintainability, and conformity to coding guidelines.
• Documentation: Prepare technical documentation such as design specifications and test plans.
• Testing and Validation: Develop and execute unit tests, integration tests, and system tests to verify software functionality and performance.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including electrical and mechanical engineers, software developers, and product managers, to ensure successful product launches.
• Technical support: Support internal teams and external customers. Troubleshoot and deliver updated firmware to address field issues and improve product functionalities.

What do we offer?

You are offered an interesting role in a dynamic, fast paced and global environment with great opportunities to grow and take on new challenges. The growth at Dometic is continuous – which gives you great possibilities to evolve with the company.

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Disability insurance (STD/LTD)
• Retirement Programs (RSP and Company Pension Plan)
• Paid Vacation
• Statutory Holidays
• Free on-site parking
• Tuition and Professional Designation dues assistance
• Employee discounts on our incredible products
• Company events
• Opportunities to make an impact

The ideal candidate for this role will bring demonstrated success in engineering environment. Additionally, they will have acquired the following qualifications and experiences:

Required

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Electrical engineering, Mechatronic engineering, Software engineering, or Computer Science.
• Minimum 4 years of hands-on experience in firmware development or system engineering.
• Strong C / C++ development experience with 16/32-bit MCU such as ARM Cortex-M.
• Working experience with two or more serial communication protocols such as CAN, SPI, I2C, Ethernet

Preferred

• Working experience with CAN protocols such as J1939, NMEA 2000, XCP, and UDS
• Experience developing motor control systems or other PID-based control systems
• Proficiency in Python, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines
• Demonstrated experience with unit testing, HIL testing, and functional testing
• Familiarity with engineering documentation such as requirement specifications, DFMEA, and test plans
• Demonstrated system level software architecture design expertise
• Development experience with wireless communication protocols (Wi-Fi, BLE)
• Familiarity with IoT protocols and platforms (e.g. MQTT, AWS IoT)
• Familiarity with firmware lifecycle security (e.g. secure Boot, OTA, basic cryptographic protections)
• Proficiency with engineering tools such as oscilloscope, multimeter, or logic analyzer

To be successful in this role, we believe that you possess the following skills, competencies & characteristics:

• Clear Communicator: Fluency in both French and English. Possesses strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to colleagues across disciplines.
• Motivated and Curious Learner: Demonstrates a continuous drive to expand knowledge, learn new technologies, and apply innovative approaches to solve complex challenges.
• Organized and Systematic: Approaches tasks with structure and attention to detail, ensuring quality and consistency throughout the development cycle.
• Analytical Problem Solver: Applies critical thinking and sound judgment to identify issues, evaluate alternatives, and implement effective solutions.
• Collaborative Team Player: Thrives in a multidisciplinary team environment, contributing proactively, respecting diverse perspectives, and building strong working relationships.
• Accountable and Reliable: Takes ownership of responsibilities, meets commitments, and upholds high professional and ethical standards.
• Adaptable and Resilient: Adjusts effectively to shifting priorities, emerging technologies, and dynamic project requirements in a fast-paced environment.

And of course – our Core Values

To thrive and succeed in this role, you understand the importance of our core values – Together We build our future, We play to win, We embrace change and We walk the talk; these values reflect the heart and soul of Dometic and they define what it takes to work here and how we do things.

Are you our next star? Then we would love to see your application.

Dometic is passionate about building together an inclusive and equitable working environment, that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that diversity enables us to thrive across our differences. Be yourself and join us!

Dometic is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Dometic evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Salary Range: $84,000 CAD to $100,000 CAD