Hardware / Firmware Jobs in Canada 2026
12 entry-level positions available (6 full-time, 6 internships)
Hardware and Firmware engineering roles in Canada span consumer electronics, automotive, aerospace, and industrial equipment. Ottawa, Toronto, and Waterloo are major hubs for companies like AMD, Intel, Qualcomm, and automotive suppliers. Entry-level salaries range from $65,000 to $95,000 CAD. Strong C/C++ skills and understanding of embedded systems are essential.
In-Demand Skills for Hardware / Firmware
Showing all hardware / firmware positions for new grads, juniors, and interns in Canada.
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Junior Embedded Software Developer
Syntronic
๐ Kanata, ON
Develop embedded software for automotive platforms
Full-time
Posted Apr 21, 2026
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Junior Embedded Software Developer
Syntronic - A Global Design House
๐ Kanata, Ontario
Develop embedded automotive software end-to-end
Full-time ยท $60k-$90k CAD/yr
Posted Apr 21, 2026
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Junior FPGA Engineer (Hybrid)
Kardium Inc.
๐ Burnaby, BC ยท Hybrid
Assist FPGA design, verify, debug, document.
Full-time ยท $77K-$94K CAD
Posted Apr 17, 2026
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Junior Hardware Technician
DRW
๐ Montreal, Quebec
Provision hardware, test setups, troubleshoot issues
Full-time
Posted Apr 17, 2026
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Junior Hardware Designer (Embedded) โ Onsite Position
Curtiss-Wright Corporation
๐ Ottawa, Ontario
Design, test, and debug embedded hardware
Full-time ยท $67,900-$90,500/yr
Posted Apr 08, 2026
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Junior Hardware Designer (Embedded) โ Onsite Position
Curtiss-Wright
๐ Ottawa, ON
Design, develop, and test embedded hardware.
Full-time ยท $67,900-$90,500
Posted Apr 08, 2026
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Robotics Manipulation / Physical AI Internship
Autonomique
๐ Greater Toronto Area
Deploy robot manipulation algorithms in production.
Intern
Posted Apr 24, 2026
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Firmware Developer Co-op
Arlo Technologies, Inc.
๐ Richmond, British Columbia
Develop embedded firmware in C on Linux
Co-op ยท 8mo ยท CAD$3,700โCAD$4,000/mo
Posted Apr 12, 2026
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Photonic Hardware Intern
Ciena
๐ Ottawa, Ontario
Design, simulate, and test photonic hardware
Intern ยท 4mo ยท $25.00-$34.00/hr
Posted Apr 10, 2026
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DSP Firmware Engineering Co-op/Intern
Nokia
๐ Kanata, Ontario
Develop embedded real-time DSP firmware and tests
Co-op ยท 4mo ยท Fall 2026
Posted Apr 09, 2026
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Hardware/Software Development Engineering - Intern
Altera
๐ Toronto, Ontario
Profile FPGA overlay performance with tooling
Intern
Posted Apr 08, 2026
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Research Intern - AI Hardware
Microsoft
๐ Vancouver, British Columbia ยท Hybrid
Research AI hardware, implement experiments, report results
Intern ยท 4mo ยท CAD$5,600โCAD$10,000/mo ยท Summer 2026
Posted Apr 08, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What education do I need for hardware engineering in Canada?
Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering degrees are typically required. Some firmware roles accept CS degrees with embedded systems experience.
Which Canadian cities have the most hardware jobs?
Ottawa has AMD, Nokia, and defense contractors. Waterloo has Intel, Qualcomm. Toronto has various consumer electronics and automotive suppliers.