We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Developer to join our engineering team. You will develop and maintain firmware for Epiphan Pearl professional video capture and streaming devices, including Pearl-2, Pearl Mini, Pearl Nexus, Pearl Nano, Pearl Flex, and virtualized solutions. This is a Senior-level technical position requiring expertise across embedded systems, web development, and multimedia processing.Note: This position is based in Ottawa, ON, Canada, and requires working from the office.Key responsibilities:- Develop REST API endpoints and web interfaces- Build video processing pipelines for capture, encoding, and streaming- Create touchscreen user interfaces using Qt/QML- Maintain and improve the firmware build system- Debug hardware integration issues- Optimize performance for real-time video processing- Write automated tests and participate in code reviews- Support multiple product variants from a shared codebaseExperience and qualificationsMust have:- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field- 5+ years of software development experience- 3+ years embedded Linux development experience, including cross-compilation, device drivers, and root filesystem customization- Experience debugging on physical hardware devices- Strong proficiency in C/C++ for system-level and multimedia development.- Hands-on experience with shell scripting for build automation.- Experience with the Qt framework, including QtQuick and QML for GUI development.- Understanding of RESTful API design, including creating and maintaining OpenAPI specifications.- Proficiency with build systems such as CMake and Make, as well as RPM packaging and Docker-based build environments.- Strong problem-solving skills in complex systems- Ability to work with legacy codebasesNice to have:- 2+ years multimedia (video/audio) development experience- Previous experience working on firmware or embedded products.- Familiarity with video production equipment and related workflows.- Hands-on experience with multiple hardware platforms, such as ARM, x86, or FPGA-based systems.- Experience developing API and business logic in PHP.- Experience with JavaScript/TypeScript, including frontend development using React.- Knowledge of ARM and x86 hardware architectures.- Experience with FPGA integration in embedded or video-oriented systems.- Understanding of video and audio processing, including codecs (H.264, HEVC, AAC) and streaming protocols (RTMP, RTSP, SRT, NDI).- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, such as Bitbucket Pipelines or similar tools.