JOB POSTING INFORMATION
Position Type:	Professional Experience Year Co-op (PEY Co-op: 12-16 months)
Job Title:	Embedded Engineer
Job Location:	Toronto, ON
Job Location Type:	Hybrid - On-Site & Remote
If working on site, can you provide a copy of your COVID-19 safety protocols?:	Yes
Number of Positions:	1
Salary:	$0.00 hourly for 0.0 hours per week
Start Date:	05/06/2024
End Date:	04/25/2025
Job Function:	Engineering
Job Description:	Hi, we’re ecobee. ecobee introduced the world’s first smart Wi-Fi thermostat to help millions of consumers save money, conserve energy, and bring home automation into their lives. That was just the beginning. We continue our pursuit to create technology that brings peace of mind into the home and allows people to focus on the moments that matter most. We take pride in making a meaningful difference to the environment, all while being part of the exciting, connected home revolution.      In 2021, ecobee became a subsidiary of Generac Power Systems. Generac introduced the first affordable backup generator and later created the category of automatic home standby generator. The company is committed to sustainable, cleaner energy products poised to revolutionize the 21st century electrical grid. Together, we take pride in making a meaningful difference to the environment, all while being part of the exciting, connected home revolution.     For more on ecobee: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RR4rKtkf1SY   Are you interested? Let's make it work.     Due to the hands-on nature of this role, there would be some expectation to be in office for access to the Hardware Lab.    The Role:     We are looking for two Embedded Engineer Co-ops to join our team for the 2024-2025 PEY work term!  As an Embedded Engineer, you will be responsible for helping develop the software that powers our hardware products.  These devices run on a multitude of platforms from small, battery operated microcontrollers to full-blown multicore embedded Linux systems.   The embedded team is in a unique position as we own a wide breadth of the technologies that get built into our devices making each day a unique challenge. You may be working on portions of the low-level software/hardware interactions, but equally important is the development of the user applications that run on device.  Everything from network protocols, to control algorithms to building enticing graphic UI’s.     The embedded team is also responsible for developing the test fixtures used to validate the functionality of each device manufactured.  These devices are truly products on their own and no less complex considering the hardware and software systems they must interface with.  Aside from the in-house technologies, the embedded team is often also responsible for integrating third-party services.  For example, we developed the device software stack that allowed us to become one of the first Apple HomeKit accessories on the market as well as more recently one of the first third parties to integrate Amazon Voice Services for Alexa functionality built right into a thermostat.      How You’ll Make an Impact:    -Develop objected oriented software primarily in C++  -Ability to work problems ranging the entire computer stack. All the way from low level driver support and OS upgrades to high level GUI and application development   -Opportunity to work closely with Third party vendors and integration in order to bring new experiences to our platform. Examples: Spotify, Amazon Alexa, Apple Homekit, etc…  -Contribute to the hacker spirit at ecobee by taking part in quarterly hackathons  -To accomplish all of this you will be working closely with your mentor. At any given time you may also be working closely with developers from other teams as well as our Hardware, Product Management, Manufacturing teams and third-party tech companies on integrations.
Job Requirements:	What You Bring to the Table:    -Some of the skills and interests we've seen in Embedded Developers and Test Fixture Development at ecobee:  -Computer Science, Software, Computer, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering student  -C/C++ development experience.  -Object-oriented design and coding skills with knowledge of data structures and design patterns.  -Exposure to writing code in C++ and C for complex projects  -Experience creating software architecture and design documentation  -Just so you know: successfully matched candidates will be required to complete a criminal background check.  -We’re up to incredible things. Come and be part of them.    What can you expect as an ecobee student?    -The chance to meet and work with co-ops across all teams at ecobee  -The opportunity to work in a fresh, dynamic, and ever-growing industry that is the SmartHome and IoT space   -The visibility into a company that has an interesting mix of hardware and software consumer-facing businesses   -Access to our headquarters, located near at the waterfront in Downtown Toronto, overlooking the lake (with complimentary pizza lunches every Thursday!)  -The ability to make an environmental impact, both in your day job and outside the 9-5 with programs like ecobee acts!   -Opportunities to learn and grow with our in-house learning enablement team, #ThinkLab   -Small collaborative teams where you can impact both product and culture  -Q&A sessions with senior leaders at ecobee  -Weekly virtual game hangouts hosted by previous co-ops who’ve transitioned to full-time roles  -Quarterly hack-a-thons, where you get a chance to work on whatever project you want!    ecobee believes all people have equal value and we are committed to providing a safe space for everyone. We welcome all applicants with diverse races, genders, ages, religions, identities, experiences, etc. and we will provide accommodation to all applicants throughout our hiring process.
Preferred Disciplines:	Computer Engineering Computer Science Electrical Engineering Engineering Science (Electrical and Computer) Engineering Science (Robotics) Industrial Engineering Mechanical Engineering
All Co-op programs:	No
Targeted Co-op Programs:	Targeted Programs Professional Experience Year Co-op (12 - 16 months)

APPLICATION INFORMATION
Application Deadline:	Oct 6, 2023 11:59 PM
Application Receipt Procedure:	Online via system
U of T Job Coordinator:	Nabeela Rahman

ORGANIZATION INFORMATION
Organization:	ecobee
Division:	Main Office
Website:	www.ecobee.com

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Length of Workterm:	FLEXIBLE PEY Co-op: 12-16 months (range)