Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer (Contractor)

About Arlo:

At Arlo, we're passionate about creating innovative and reliable solutions that help people protect what matters most to them. Our team is dedicated to delivering products that exceed our customers' expectations, while always pushing the boundaries of what's possible in the world of protection technology. We believe that everyone deserves to feel safe and secure, whether they're at home or away, and we're committed to providing our customers with the peace of mind they need to live their lives without worry. Arlo’s deep expertise in AI- and CV-powered analytics, cloud services, user experience, product design, and innovative wireless and RF connectivity enables the delivery of a seamless, smart security experience for Arlo users that is easy to set up and interact with every day.

Arlo is seeking a talented Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer to develop next-generation IoT and video streaming products. In this role, you will design, implement, and optimize embedded firmware for connected devices, working closely with hardware, cloud, mobile, QA, and manufacturing teams to deliver high-quality products.
The ideal candidate has strong experience in embedded systems, video streaming technologies, and real-time software development, with the ability to independently own complex firmware features from design through production.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, debug, and maintain embedded firmware for IoT and video streaming products.

• Own major firmware components and features throughout the product development lifecycle, from design to production.

• Collaborate with Hardware, Cloud, Mobile, QA, and ODM partners to ensure successful system integration and product delivery.

• Develop and integrate device drivers, communication protocols, RTOS components, and platform firmware.

• Troubleshoot and resolve complex firmware, hardware, and system-level issues.

• Optimize firmware for performance, memory usage, power consumption, and system reliability.

• Review board schematics, component datasheets, and hardware documentation to support firmware development and debugging.

• Participate in design reviews, code reviews, and root-cause analysis to improve software quality.

• Evaluate new SoCs, image sensors, wireless modules, and other hardware components for future product development.

• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to engineering best practices and continuous process improvements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field; Master's degree is a plus, or equivalent industry experience.

• 7+ years of experience in embedded firmware development, preferably with IoT, networking, or video streaming products.

• Strong programming skills in Embedded C and C++.

• Experience developing software on RTOS and Embedded Linux platforms.

• Solid understanding of real-time multimedia applications, including video/audio processing, compression, and streaming technologies (H.264/H.265).

• Experience with multithreaded and multitasking embedded software development.

• Experience developing and debugging embedded device drivers.

• Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis skills in embedded systems.

• Experience optimizing embedded software for performance and resource utilization.

• Working knowledge of networking protocols, including TCP, UDP, HTTP/HTTPS, RTP, RTSP, SIP and WebRTC.

• Experience with wireless communication technologies such as Wi-Fi, BLE, and LTE.

• Familiarity with IoT communication architectures and cloud-connected devices.

• Hands-on experience using hardware debugging tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and protocol analyzers.

• Experience using source control systems such as Git.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing firmware for consumer IoT or smart home products.

• Experience with industry protocols such as Zigbee, Z-Wave, Thread, and Matter.

• Knowledge of Linux memory management, file systems, and bootloaders such as U-Boot.

• Experience with scripting languages such as Python, Perl, or Lua.

• Experience supporting products through manufacturing and production.

The pay range for this position reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries at commencement of employment and is expected to be between CAD 115,000 - 125,000/year, plus performance bonus and equity . However, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple factors, including location, role, job-related knowledge, skills, relevant education and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including bonus, equity, and a full range of benefits. Details of all benefits will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

We’re committed to inclusivity and selecting the strongest candidate—no matter their background. Even if you don’t meet every listed qualification, we encourage you to apply. We’re happy to support growth in areas essential to the role. Interested in learning more about our workplace? Visit and follow our LinkedIn, and Glassdoor page to read employee insights and get updates of what it’s like to be part of Arlo.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on Indigenous identity, race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, political belief, religion, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or age, or any other legally protected status in all hiring and employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any of these factors.