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At Canadian Solar, our vision is to make lives better by bringing electricity powered by the sun to millions of people worldwide. As a leading manufacturer of solar panels, inverters, and energy storage solutions, we've been an industry front-runner since our founding in 2001. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in all parts of our organization as we navigate the complexities of a booming industry. Throughout Canadian Solar's subsidiaries, e-Storage, Recurrent Energy, MSS and CSI Solar Co., we invest in our employees' growth. Our training programs and promotional opportunities ensure we all can continue to learn. We understand the importance of work-life balance and provide various flexible work options to support our employees' well-being. Join our team to "Make the Difference" by creating a lasting positive impact on the world and the communities where we operate. Position Title: Senior Embedded Linux Engineer Department: Inverter Firmware Compensation: $100,000 – $150,000 + annual bonus Reports To: Director of Digital Inverter Firmware Location: Kitchener, Ontario – Hybrid About the Role: The Senior Embedded Linux Engineer is responsible for the design, development, and lifecycle support of embedded Linux platforms used for system coordination and communications in battery energy storage systems (BESS). You will design and maintain robust, secure, and scalable Linux‑based software platforms that enable system monitoring, configuration, diagnostics, control coordination, and system integration. Responsibilities: Architect, develop, and maintain embedded Linux platforms used as inverter and battery controllers within BESS deployments Design and maintain Board Support Packages (BSPs) including bootloaders, kernel configuration, device trees, and root file systems Implement communication protocols and coordinative control between subsystems, including BMS, inverter controllers, protection systems, and auxiliary devices Interface Linux systems with EMS, SCADA, power plant controllers, HMI, and commissioning tools Develop and maintain communication services handling status reporting, commands, telemetry, time synchronization, and configuration management Ensure system robustness, security, and maintainability across development, commissioning, and operational phases Debug complex system‑level issues involving networking, inter‑processor communication, timing, and field deployments Participate in and lead firmware architecture reviews, code reviews, and technical risk assessments Maintain clear system‑level documentation including software architecture, data flows, interface definitions, and deployment procedures Required Qualifications and Skills: Educational background in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or a related field At least 5 years' of experience in professional embedded Linux firmware development Demonstrated experience in system‑level embedded software development for industrial or energy systems Hands‑on expertise with Linux bootloaders (e.g., U‑Boot), kernel configuration, device trees, and root filesystem design Understanding of Linux process management, networking, logging, storage, and system services Experience with embedded communication protocols such as Ethernet/TCP-IP, CAN, SPI, UART, and Modbus and custom protocols Familiarity with firmware interfaces to BMS, EMS, SCADA, and commissioning tools e-STORAGE is Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. e-STORAGE uses AI-assisted tools during parts of the hiring process, including screening and workflow automation. All final hiring decisions are made by humans. This is a current vacancy, and we are actively hiring for this position. #CanadianSolar Canadian Solar is a leading manufacturer of solar panels, inverters, and energy storage solutions since 2001. Our friendly and dedicated team of sales and operations experts work with retailers and strategic distribution partners all over the globe to provide our residential, commercial and utility-scale solar solutions. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in all parts of our organization as we navigate the complexities of a booming industry. 
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Canadiansolar
Kitchener
Senior Embedded Linux Engineer.
REMOTESENIOR LEVELENGINEERING$100K–150K/YR
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