ZRG Careers

About the Company

ZRG is a global talent advisory firm that is changing the way companies hire and manage talent. ZRG’s data-driven approach to executive and professional search has been changing the way clients think about how to find top talent. The company’s digital Zi platform combines talent intelligence, candidate insights, and process improvement to dramatically deliver executive searches quicker and with proven better results.

Today, ZRG is among the fastest growing firms in the talent industry and provides a full suite of retained search, on-demand talent, and consulting and advisory solutions across the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Australia.

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Embedded System Engineer

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**Job Title** Embedded System Engineer (Intermediate Firmware Specialist) **Role Summary** Design, develop, integrate, and test reusable embedded firmware for lighting and building control products. Collaborate on firmware architecture, drive continuous improvement, and lead a small team of engineers while ensuring compliance with functional specifications and quality standards. **Expectations** - 5+ years of embedded firmware/software experience, preferably in an Agile environment. - Proven ability to design, debug, and validate firmware on microprocessor platforms with RTOS. - Strong leadership: mentor junior engineers, conduct interviews, assign tasks, and support performance management. - Excellent written and verbal English communication for cross‑functional collaboration. - Willingness to travel domestically and internationally on a limited basis. **Key Responsibilities** - Develop and review firmware architecture and specifications for embedded electronic products. - Design, implement, and debug hardware‑firmware integration to meet product requirements. - Evaluate and integrate firmware modules from internal teams or external partners. - Define and execute test methodologies, including automated regression testing. - Provide technical guidance, coaching, and performance feedback to team members. - Participate in talent acquisition, promotion, and salary recommendation processes. - Maintain documentation and present project status to engineering leadership. **Required Skills** - Proficient in C/C++ development for embedded systems. - Experience with Real‑Time Operating Systems (RTOS). - Ability to work with communication interfaces: RS‑232, RS‑485, TCP/IP, Bluetooth/BLE, 6LoWPAN, IR. - Strong analytical skills to interpret product specifications, APIs, and user guides. - Advanced use of Microsoft Office and ERP tools. - Project prioritization and multitasking in fast‑paced, changing environments. **Required Education & Certifications** - Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (required). - Master’s degree in a relevant discipline (preferred). - No specific certifications listed; relevant industry certifications (e.g., Certified Embedded Engineer) are a plus.

Markham, Canada

Hybrid

02-03-2026