Software Development Engineer chez Dometic Marine

Our Marine organization is a trusted provider of innovative solutions for the worldwide boating and boat building industry, and we recently expanded our scope to lead the boating industry into an electrified future. Dometic has won numerous NMMA Innovation Awards over the years, and we are always striving for new ways to make boating easier, safer, and more enjoyable.

We are on a journey of continuous growth – now looking for our next star – a passionate Software Development Engineer. This position reports to the Director of Software Engineering and will work in Vancouver.

About the position

As a Software Development Engineer of the Vancouver team, you will play a key role in advancing the next generation of marine power and control systems. Working in cross-functional teams, you will design and implement firmware and connectivity software for electronic and mechatronic products that lead the marine industry. You will be engaged in the full development cycle—from concept and prototyping through to production—ensuring safe, reliable, and innovative solutions.

By combining technical excellence with a passion for innovation, you will help shape the future of marine mobility and redefine the on-water experience.

Your Main Responsibilities

• Firmware Development: Design, implement, and optimize firmware applications, ensuring robust functionality and performance.
• Web Development: Collaborate with UI/UX teams to create responsive web applications for marine applications. Support development of toolkits and frameworks for internal and third-party custom web development.
• System Integration: Develop product solutions that ensures seamless connectivity with MFDs, mobile apps, CAN and wireless network devices, and cloud based IoT platforms.

• Application Engineering: Work with product owners and designers to understand customer needs, and deliver customized firmware and web app solutions tailored to specific requirements.
• Code Review: Participate in code reviews to ensure code correctness, maintainability, and conformity to coding guidelines.
• Documentation: Prepare technical documentation, including design specifications and test plans.

• Testing and Validation: Develop, execute, and automate unit, integration, and system tests to validate software functionality and performance.
• Technical support: Support internal teams and external customers by troubleshooting issues and delivering firmware updates to resolve production and field problems.

What do we offer?

You are offered an interesting role in a dynamic, fast paced and global environment with great opportunities to grow, evolve with the company and take on new challenges.

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Disability insurance (STD/LTD)
• Retirement Programs (RSP and Company Pension Plan)
• Paid Vacation
• Statutory Holidays
• Free on-site parking
• Tuition and Professional Designation dues assistance
• Employee discounts on our incredible products
• Company Events
• Opportunities to make an impact

Skills & Requirements

A suitable background would be a solid experience within engineering and product development as well as the following qualifications and experiences:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Electrical engineering, Software engineering, or Computer Science.
• Experience: Minimum 3 years of professional experience in firmware development.
• Strong proficiency with firmware design, development, validation, and documentation
• Excellent software design and programming skills in C / C++
• Demonstrated development experience with 16/32 bit MCU such as ARM Cortex-M.
• Development experience with CAN bus systems; familiarity with CAN protocols such as J1939, NMEA 2000, XCP, and testing tools such as CANalyzer, CANape, CANoe, is a strong asset.
• Experience with serial communication protocols such as SPI, I2C, Modbus.
• Development experience with ESP32 or Nordic wireless SoC is a plus.
• Working experience with wireless communication protocols such as Wi-Fi and BLE is a plus.
• Proficiency in web development languages such as JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js) is a strong asset.
• Demonstrated experience with unit, functional, integration, and automated testing is a strong asset.
• Familiarity with IoT protocols and platforms (e.g., MQTT, AWS IoT, Azure IoT) is desirable.
• Development experience with RTOS is a plus.
• Familiarity with version control system such as GIT and issue tracking system such as JIRA.
• Proficiency with engineering tools such as oscilloscope, multimeter, or logic analyzer.

To be successful in this role, we believe that you possess the following skills, competencies & characteristics:

• Motivated and Curious Learner – Demonstrates a continuous drive to expand knowledge, learn new technologies, and apply innovative approaches to solve complex challenges.
• Organized and Systematic – Approaches tasks with structure and attention to detail, ensuring quality and consistency throughout the development cycle.
• Analytical Problem Solver – Applies critical thinking and sound judgment to identify issues, evaluate alternatives, and implement effective solutions.
• Clear Communicator – Possesses strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to colleagues across disciplines.
• Collaborative Team Player – Thrives in a multidisciplinary team environment, contributing proactively, respecting diverse perspectives, and building strong working relationships.
• Accountable and Reliable – Takes ownership of responsibilities, meets commitments, and upholds high professional and ethical standards.
• Adaptable and Resilient – Adjusts effectively to shifting priorities, emerging technologies, and dynamic project requirements in a fast-paced environment.

Dometic’s Core Values

To thrive and succeed in this role, you understand the importance of our core values – Together We build our future, We play to win, We embrace change and We walk the talk; these values reflect the heart and soul of Dometic and they define what it takes to work here and how we do things.

Are you our next star? Then we would love to see your application. Selection is being made on a running basis.  If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact Nikki Melendez, at [email protected]

Dometic is passionate about building together an inclusive and equitable working environment, that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that diversity enables us to thrive across our differences. Be yourself and join us!

Dometic is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Dometic evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.