Embedded Software Engineer [Contract]

Are you a kid at heart looking to build a career with a leading global children's toy, entertainment and digital gaming company? At Spin Master, our unwavering commitment to open mindedness, integrity and innovation is a great part of what has made us an industry leader. How do we stay ahead of the pack? By hiring the best and brightest minds—and that’s why we want you! Job Description A well-rounded Electrical Engineer, highly skilled in embedded software development as well as electronics hardware design, and responsible for development of global consumer products, from idea to production, acting as a Subject Matter Expert within the Engineering team. This role is a contract position. If you will create impact Develop firmware for complex electro-mechanical devices from early prototyping through full production Write clean, maintainable, and extensible C/C++ and Assembly code, including test sequences for prototypes and production units Interpret and contribute to schematic and PCB designs for electro-mechanical systems Deliver high-quality firmware solutions to Engineering, Design, and Brand teams to meet development-phase milestones Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure system-level designs are cohesive, meet requirements, and stay on schedule and on budget Manage tasks and firmware projects while providing clear documentation, risk assessments, and engineering-driven recommendations Research new embedded technologies and propose cost-effective applications for both emerging and established product lines Partner with Manufacturing and Quality Assurance teams to support reliability, validation, and safety activities Collaborate with external software and app vendors to ensure seamless integration between hardware, firmware, and application layers Skills and Experience Undergraduate or graduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science, or a related field Professional experience in embedded software development and electronics hardware design Proficiency in C, C++, and Assembly for embedded microcontrollers and microprocessors Familiarity with Altium Designer or similar schematic capture and PCB design tools Strong, systematic troubleshooting and debugging skills using standard laboratory equipment Willingness to travel internationally on occasion to support product development and manufacturing activities Experience with Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) or app development is a plus Salary & Pay The anticipated pay range for candidates who will work in Ontario is $50 to $70 Per Hour. The offered pay to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to years of experience within the job, years of experience within the required industry, education, etc. Spin Master Inc. is a multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work only in other states. Benefits & Perks Our mission is to Make Life More Fun with a vision to push the boundaries of innovation, creativity, and fun. Growth and Career Opportunities Flexible Work Hours Innovation, Collaboration and Fun Comprehensive Benefits Other fun Perks! Work Culture Spin Master is a fast-paced, hands-on organization that provides many great opportunities for impactful decision-making; though our challenging start-up atmosphere isn’t for everyone, we have a proven record of opportunities for future advancement and internal transfers for our passionate and results driven team. Everyone is welcome in our sandbox and we are committed to an accessible and inclusive hiring process that provides reasonable accommodation to all applicants. Spin Master strives to create an accessible and inclusive application and selection process and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to job applicants who may require provisions to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment processes. Should you require an accommodation, please contact our Talent Acquisition team, by email at View email address on click.appcast.io or by phone at View phone number on click.appcast.io and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @SpinMaster to stay up to date on Spin Master career opportunities. We do appreciate all interest; however only those selected for interview will be contacted. Our Mission and our Vision is to make life more fun by pushing the boundaries of innovation, creativity, and fun! A part of our company from the very start, our values are embodied in everyone from top leadership through to new and veteran team members alike, who -like you- were attracted to Spin Master due to our shared mind set, moral code, and way of being. Basically speaking, we enjoy a casual culture here, having fun while we are creating fun! #J-18808-Ljbffr Spin Master