Staff Systems Software Engineer

About You:

You are a highly experienced system software engineer with a passion for architecting and delivering robust, scalable solutions at the intersection of software and hardware. You thrive in multidisciplinary teams, enjoy solving complex integration challenges, and have a track record of technical leadership in bringing sophisticated products to market. You are comfortable moving from low-level embedded Linux and hardware/firmware integration to high-level application logic, and you are eager to mentor others while driving technical excellence across the team.

What you'll do:

• Serve as a technical leader within a tightly integrated, multi-disciplinary software team, collaborating with engineering and science disciplines to deliver Vital Bio’s flagship diagnostic platform, VitalOne.
• Architect, design, document, implement, and verify low-level system software that integrates custom hardware, embedded Linux, and a variety of internal and external peripherals.
• Lead and guide the integration of electrical, mechanical, optical, and system components, ensuring seamless hardware-software interaction and overall system reliability.
• Mentor and support other engineers, providing code reviews, technical guidance, and best practices for sustainable engineering processes in a regulated medical device environment.
• Drive the expansion and optimization of control and application software running on integrated devices, R&D systems, and the cloud, ensuring scalability and maintainability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define system requirements, refine hardware integrations, and support the full product development lifecycle from prototyping to commercialization.
• Champion the use of modern build systems, automated testing, and system image integration frameworks (e.g., Yocto, Buildroot, NixOS) to ensure high-quality, reproducible software releases.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve complex system-level issues, leveraging your expertise in embedded Linux, device drivers, and hardware abstraction.
• Contribute to the development and documentation of system requirements, design specifications, and test protocols to support regulatory submissions and quality assurance.

What you’ll need:

• Extensive experience with C or C++ in systems programming, including kernel-level development.
• Advanced proficiency with Rust or a strong desire to drive Rust adoption as a primary implementation language.
• Deep expertise with embedded Linux environments, including boot process, device driver model, devicetree, and system-level debugging.
• Strong background in automated build systems and system image integration frameworks (e.g., Yocto, Buildroot, NixOS).
• Proven ability to read electronics schematics, interpret device datasheets, and implement robust hardware integrations.
• Demonstrated success leading technical initiatives and mentoring engineers in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
• Experience supporting sustainable engineering processes for highly complex, regulated products (medical device experience strongly preferred).
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills.

Bonus points for:

• Experience in in-vitro diagnostics, medical devices, or regulated healthcare technology.
• Familiarity with cloud-connected embedded systems and IoT architectures.
• Contributions to open-source projects or technical communities.
• An appreciation for puns!

Why Join Us?

At Vital Bio, you will:

• Lead the development of system software that powers groundbreaking diagnostic technology and directly impacts patient care.
• Collaborate with world-class engineers and scientists in a culture built on trust, agility, and ownership.
• Take ownership of your work and help shape the future of accessible healthcare.
• Grow professionally while solving some of the hardest challenges in medical technology.

About Vital

Vital is revolutionizing point-of-care diagnostics with our VitalOne platform, delivering real-time care wherever patients are. Our mission is to democratize health technology, making healthcare more accessible and proactive.

Our global team of experts spans chemistry, software, engineering, and microfluidics. We thrive on change, operate on trust, and value diverse perspectives. Our growth-minded culture empowers front-line decision-making and fosters impactful work.

We seek tenacious, bold individuals ready to transform healthcare. At Vital, your talent will make a difference as we work to ensure everyone has access to care when and where they need it.

Vital Biosciences Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We are therefore happy to accommodate any individual needs in keeping with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require accommodation in order to participate in our hiring process, please contact us to make your needs known in advance.