Hardware / Firmware Jobs in Canada 2026
12 entry-level positions available (2 full-time, 10 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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Jr. Embedded BSP SW Engineer
Nokia
📍 Canada
Design and implement BSP drivers
Full-time
Posted Oct 06, 2026
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Jr. Embedded BSP SW Engineer
Nokia
📍 Kanata, Ontario
Design and develop board support, device drivers.
Full-time
Posted Oct 06, 2026
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AI & IoT (AIoT) Engineering Intern
The Inventory master
📍 Pickering, Ontario
Assist AI/IoT projects and test data
Intern
Posted Oct 09, 2026
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Software Developer, Embedded Appliances Co-Op
Motorola Solutions
📍 Greater Vancouver Metropolitan Area
Develop embedded C++ software for Linux
Intern · $45,600-$66,000 CAD/yr
Posted Oct 08, 2026
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Software Developer, Embedded Appliances Co-Op
Motorolasolutions
📍 Vancouver, Canada
Develop C++ software for embedded Linux systems
Intern · $45,600-$66,000 CAD/yr
Posted Oct 07, 2026
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Hardware Design Co-Op (Winter 2027 - 4 Months)
Ciena Careers
📍 Ottawa
Verify hardware, debug prototypes, run tests, iterate.
Co-op · 4mo · $25.50-$35.00/hour · Winter 2027
Posted Oct 06, 2026
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Embedded Software Engineer Co-op/Intern
Lumentum
📍 Canada - Ottawa (Bill Leathem)
Develop embedded software in C++ on RTOS
Co-op · 8-12 months · $24-35/hr
Posted Oct 06, 2026
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Hardware Design Co-Op (Winter 2027 - 4 Months)
Ciena
📍 Ottawa, Ontario
Verify hardware, debug prototypes, and test circuits
Co-op · 4mo · $25.50-$35.00/hr · Winter 2027
Posted Oct 06, 2026
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Co-op, Embedded Software
Enedym Inc.
📍 Hamilton, ON
Develop firmware for embedded motor control.
Co-op
Posted Oct 06, 2026
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Hardware Intern - AI HW & System on a Chip
Tenstorrent University Jobs
📍 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Assist ASIC architecture, RTL design, verification
Intern
Posted Oct 06, 2026
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Firmware Engineering Co-op
Moment Energy
📍 Surrey, BC
Develop embedded firmware for BMS; test and debug
Co-op · Winter 2027
Posted Oct 05, 2026
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Embedded Software Developer Co-op (Optical Circuit Switch)
Lumentum
📍 Canada - Ottawa (Bill Leathem)
Design, implement, and debug embedded software
Co-op · 8mo · $24-35/hr · Winter 2027
Posted Oct 05, 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.