Senior Firmware Engineer- AMI Smart Grid

About Corinex

At Corinex, we are driving the future of energy with cutting-edge Broadband over Power Line (BPL) technology. As a global leader in smart grid solutions, we enable utilities to enhance grid visibility, flexibility, and decarbonization, supporting the seamless integration of renewable energy, electric vehicles, and heat pumps into the power grid.

Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, Corinex is the market leader in Europe, particularly in Spain, where our BPL solutions are deployed by major DSOs (Distribution System Operators) to improve grid operations. With successful implementations across global markets, our technologies accelerate the transition to a more sustainable, decentralized, and efficient energy infrastructure. Recognized as a key contributor to industry standards and a 2024 Deloitte Technology Fast 50 winner, Corinex is shaping the future of smart energy.

About the job

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Firmware Engineer- AMI Smart Grid to lead the design and development of advanced firmware solutions for our smart metering and AMI (Advanced Metering Infrastructure) products. This role plays a key part in shaping our embedded systems architecture and driving the implementation of secure, efficient, and reliable firmware. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical knowledge in DLMS/COSEM protocols, embedded systems, and energy metering technologies, along with strong collaboration and mentoring skills. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to innovative smart grid solutions that support the global energy transition.

Corinex is hiring range for this role is CAD $110,000 - $130,000 annually, commensurate with your education and job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Lead the design, development, and implementation of embedded firmware for AMI applications, security suites DLMS/cosem, metering data processing and profile collection algorithms.

Collaborate with hardware and product test teams to ensure seamless integration and testing of end products.

Optimize firmware for performance, memory usage, reliability, and power efficiency.

Conduct code reviews, debugging, and testing to ensure code quality and stability.

Participate in system architecture design and provide technical leadership in embedded systems.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to firmware development best practices.

Work with product management to understand requirements and translate them into functional firmware solutions.

Mentor and guide junior engineers in firmware development practices.

Train and work with field engineers to ensure products are deployed in accordance with customer expectations.

Stay current with emerging technologies and trends in embedded systems and firmware development.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.

5+ years of experience in firmware or embedded software development, specifically within the energy or utility sector.

Strong expertise in Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) systems, including experience in designing, developing, and integrating firmware for smart meters and related devices.

Deep understanding of IEC standards for electric Smart meters and data concentrators, particularly IEC 62056 and related specifications.

Proficiency in DLMS/COSEM protocols (IEC 62056-5-3, IEC 62056-6-2) for smart meter data exchange and communication.

Hands-on experience with embedded systems programming, including C/C++, and real-time operating systems (RTOS).

Familiarity with microcontroller architectures and communication interfaces like I2C, SPI, UART, and RS-485.

Experience with protocol stack development and integration for secure communication in smart grid environments.

Knowledge of low-power embedded systems and power optimization techniques.

Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills using tools such as JTAG, oscilloscopes, and protocol analyzers.

Familiarity with wireless communication protocols (e.g., Zigbee, RF, PLC) used in metering applications is a plus.

Experience with version control systems like Git and agile development practices.

Ability to work closely with cross-functional teams including hardware engineers, software developers, and system architects to achieve project goals.