SureShot Solutions Looking for Embedded Software Developer (Senior) at Lower Sackville, NS Full Time

SureShot Solutions® is a vertically integrated company that designs, engineers, manufactures, and markets dispensers for beverages and beverage enhancers. At SureShot you will be able to see products through the full development lifecycle – Ideation, prototyping, design for manufacturing and finally product support. The company is based in Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia, and it supplies equipment to many of the world’s leading quick-service restaurant chains. Known for consistent accuracy, their popular portion-control dispensers dish out precise amounts of milk, cream, sugar, sweetener, and flavor so that restaurant goers can enjoy the same great tasting coffee beverages with every visit.

The company is looking for an individual who can make a meaningful contribution to the growth of a true Nova Scotian success story. If this sounds like you, keep reading.

Accountabilities

This role is part of a collaborative and innovative Engineering team under the leadership of a dedicated Senior Software & Electrical Technical Lead.

Primary accountabilities

• Writing, testing, debugging embedded software in both production projects and in-house fixtures
• Preparation and writing of Software Requirement Specifications
• Creating supporting documentation (drawings, manuals etc.)
• Participating in code reviews, both individually and as a team
• Supporting Production, Marketing, Sales and Service departments as needed

Team Expectations

• All team members must be capable of working on and leading independent projects as well as working effectively on team projects
• All team members are expected to follow sound software design principles
• All team members will plan and develop production code as well as test new and existing code

Qualifications and Attributes

The ideal candidate will bring the following qualifications and personal attributes to the role:

Embedded Software Knowledge

· 5+ years of related embedded software experience

· Demonstrated expertise in programming using C and C++

· Working knowledge of electronics hardware design, both analog and digital

· Valued experience beyond minimum requirements would be knowledge of ARM, Freescale and Atmel micro-controller architecture as well as experience in embedded Linux BSP development, Eclipse, GCC including other components of the GNU toolchain, and developing in a RTOS with embedded graphics libraries

Relevant Workplace Experience

· Knowledge of PCB design and component selection

· Sound understanding of electrical design

· Experience programming for micro-controllers and supporting PC applications

· Revision control discipline

Effective team member

· Strong communication skills including active listening and clear messaging

· Builds strong relationships with co-workers based on trust and accountability

· Deals with all stakeholders including colleagues, customers and suppliers with integrity and respect

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $70,000.00-$85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care
• Work from home

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Visitors are required to complete a questionnaire and temperature check. Covid protocol in place for employees to ensure masking or physical distancing

Work remotely:

• Temporarily due to COVID-19