Embedded/Hardware System Architect (Coquitlam)

Job Title: Embedded/Hardware System Architect Job ID: 87403 Location: Canada – Remote (Pacific Time) Overview This role sits within a highly advanced engineering team focused on designing distributed hardware and software systems that operate at runtime with extreme precision. Similar to a classical operating system, this role will define how hardware and software interact—owning the architecture that manages system coordination, resource scheduling, and real‑time operations across a complex, distributed workplace. What you will be doing Architectural Leadership: Lead the end-to-end design of a high-performance system that manages distributed runtime control and system orchestration. Hardware & - Runtime System Design: Define specifications for embedded hardware and firmware systems, ensuring deterministic, real‑time behavior at sub‑microsecond precision. Real‑Time & - Distributed Systems: Design and optimize large-scale distributed systems with tight time synchronization requirements. Interface & - API Development: Build scalable interfaces between embedded systems, hardware components (e.g., FPGA), and higher-level software layers. Performance Optimization: Identify and drive system-level improvements across the compute stack to enhance long-term scalability and efficiency. What you must have Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. 10+ years of experience in embedded systems, firmware, or hardware architecture. Strong background in real‑time systems, deterministic timing, and distributed system design. Experience with sub‑microsecond time synchronization. Exposure to industries such as: High‑performance computing, Aerospace, Semiconductor/chip design, AI hardware (custom training chips), Particle physics or similar environments. Proficiency with: FPGA design and simulation tools - Systems programming (C, C++, Rust) - Higher‑level languages (Python). Ability to operate at a Principal or Distinguished Engineer level, with strong communication and architectural depth. Salary / Rate Range $200,000 – $300,000 base CAD Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2o3jgh