Software Developer/Engineer

Location: Salmon Arm, B.C.

Position Type: Full-time

Department: Electronics Engineering

Wage Range: $22.00-$32.39

For over thirty years, Valid has built a reputation as a world-class innovator in high-tech manufacturing. By focusing on exceptional quality and customer service, we develop strong relationships and partnerships with really great companies jointly creating really great products.

Valid designs, engineers, and manufactures innovative and reliable solutions for a wide range of industries. Our reputation has been built on delivering robust products that are always backed with our exceptional 24/7 customer support. Our commitment to quality, and our philosophy that great customer service starts with employees who are valued and appreciated, are constantly moving us forward.

The Position:

The Software Developer/Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, testing and implementation of software devices and systems. This individual is required to research, evaluate and synthesize technical information to develop software for products; as well as; identify and recommend software architecture and performance improvements.

Why Consider Valid?

• Work with a team of skilled individuals who will recognize you for your knowledge, skill, enthusiasm, and passion for your role in our organization
• Work in a comfortable environment that allows you to get the job done while ensuring that you maintain a healthy work / life balance
• Support for your personal and professional development needs
• Salmon Arm is a great, centrally-located, affordable community that offers a wide range of activities for all ages
• Competitive salary, benefits, and pension plan

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded Linux systems.
• Define and implement system architecture for Linux software platforms.
• Lead architectural decisions, including partitioning, interfaces, and scalability considerations.
• Integrate and optimize kernel, bootloader, and root filesystem components.
• Collaborate with hardware, firmware, and application teams to ensure system-level alignment
• Troubleshoot and resolve low-level system issues (boot, drivers, performance)
• Document system architecture, design decisions, and development processes
• Customize and maintain Yocto layers, recipes, and build configurations
• Contribute to code reviews and enforce software quality standards
• Analyze, monitor and improve efficiency and stability of the system
• Manage and maintain version control, configurations management and releases
• Identify and solve complex technical problems

Skills & Abilities:

• Strong expertise in Linux systems and development workflows. Embedded Linux experience a bonus
• Solid understanding of software architecture principles (modularity, abstraction, interfaces)
• Proficiency in C/C++ and scripting languages (Bash, Python). Experience in Lua is a bonus.
• Experience with Linux kernel configuration, device trees, and driver integration
• Experience with Linux driver design and development
• Deep working knowledge of Linux or Embedded Linux
• Ability to debug complex system-level issues using tools like gdb, strace, perf
• Experience with version control (Git) and collaborative development practices
• Understanding of cross-compilation and toolchains is a bonus
• Familiarity with bootloaders (e.g., U-Boot) and system bring-up is a bonus
• Strong problem-solving skills with a bias toward practical, maintainable solutions
• Good at debugging previously written code
• Detail orientated, able to identify issues and provide appropriate resolutions
• Able to work under pressure and remain calm
• Able to prioritize work according to the given deadlines

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience in Linux development
• Demonstrated experience designing or contributing to software architecture for Linux
• Experience working in a Linux development environment (CLI-heavy workflows)
• Familiarity with Agile or iterative development processes
• Hands-on experience with hardware bring-up and board support packages (BSPs) is a bonus
• Proven experience building and maintaining Yocto-based distributions in production environments is nice to have
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with C and C++ development
• Familiar with Lua, Open GL, Subversion, Shell script, Object-oriented programming languages, C#, Git and Python
• Knowledge of TCP/IP and networking security
• Familiarity with Bluetooth protocols and communication

Working Conditions:

• Office environment
• Remote work is a possibility
• Receives moderate supervision with less frequent direction and review of the work performed

Reflective of the community we work in, Valid recognizes that work / life balance is important, and we are committed to ensuring that this is a company and career you will want to grow with. At Valid, we will keep you interested and rewarded while at work. Our community, and all that the Shuswap / Okanagan region has to offer, will keep you interested and rewarded the rest of the time!

If you are interested in applying for this position, please forward your cover letter and resume to [email protected] introducing yourself and explaining your interest in this role. Please note that all applications are treated in strict confidence.

By applying for this position, you are confirming that you are legally entitled to work in Canada. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.