Firmware Engineer (Contractor Position)
Location
vancouver, bc
Job Type
Full-time
Category
Other-General
Posted
May 20, 2026
Overview
About MistyWest MistyWest is a hardware engineering consultancy that exists to create novel technologies that enable a healthier planet and bring prosperity to all humankind, with a focus primarily on hardware projects that advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals. We are hiring a Firmware Engineer (Contractor) to support an embedded product build. You will help develop core firmware features, including device sensing, power management, connectivity, and reliable system reporting. Responsibilities
Develop and maintain firmware for connected embedded devices, coordinating across multiple boards or modules as needed Implement reliable sensor handling and event-driven state logic Support wireless connectivity features, including provisioning/setup workflows and basic network health reporting Ensure secure communications and define retry, buffering, and recovery behaviors when connectivity is unavailable Deliver periodic device state reporting and time-sensit...
About MistyWest MistyWest is a hardware engineering consultancy that exists to create novel technologies that enable a healthier planet and bring prosperity to all humankind, with a focus primarily on hardware projects that advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals. We are hiring a Firmware Engineer (Contractor) to support an embedded product build. You will help develop core firmware features, including device sensing, power management, connectivity, and reliable system reporting. Responsibilities
Develop and maintain firmware for connected embedded devices, coordinating across multiple boards or modules as needed Implement reliable sensor handling and event-driven state logic Support wireless connectivity features, including provisioning/setup workflows and basic network health reporting Ensure secure communications and define retry, buffering, and recovery behaviors when connectivity is unavailable Deliver periodic device state reporting and time-sensit...