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Lead Electrical Engineer- Canada


Company : Company


Location : Toronto, Ontario


Created : 2026-03-10


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

About Very Very is a fully distributed technology firm led by expert problemsolvers who create efficient, scalable solutions that move commercial, industrial, and consumer products from pilot to production in record time. We believe that real innovation happens in the grind working shoulder to shoulder with clients who are building the future. Our team thrives on that energy. When were not helping clients deliver businesscritical outcomes, were refining our craft and celebrating what it means to do hard things well. Weve built a collaborative, tightknit culture that thrives in both remote and inperson settings. Weve won numerous workplace awards over the years, including Great Place to Work certification and recognition from Parity.org as a Best Company for Women to Advance. Our clients include wellknown brands like Vizio, Peloton, Clear, iHeart Radio, and Fellowes all determined to leverage connected devices and AI to drive meaningful impact. Our job is simple: help them win. About This Role As a Lead Electrical Engineer at Very, you will work closely with our Software, Hardware, and Product Design teams to deliver fullservice solutions for our clients. We specialize in endtoend hardware and software systems that solve real business problems, with electrical design and system reliability at the core of our work. The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise in electrical system architecture, schematic design, and boardlevel development, along with a strong understanding of how electrical decisions impact manufacturability, reliability, and product performance. You will be expected to communicate effectively across disciplines, clearly presenting design decisions, tradeoffs, and risks to both technical and nontechnical stakeholders. Successful candidates will have experience translating business and product requirements into robust electrical designs, collaborating in interdisciplinary teams, and supporting designs from early concept through production and scale. What Youll Be Working On Microcontrollers and microprocessors Digital communication protocols (I2C, SPI, etc) Wireless communication hardware (Bluetooth, WiFi, cellular, subGig) AC and DC power, as well as battery power (including lowpower design for batteries) Bare Metal C, Cbased RTOS and embedded Linux firmware (you will not be expected to ship firmware in this role) Additionally, Very leverages the following tools for hardware engineering: Altium PCB mill Electrical diagnostic tools (oscilloscopes, DMMs, logic analyzers, etc) Responsibilities Architecting the electrical subsystem on new IoT products Designing custom PCBAs Prototyping and board bringup of the boards you design Interacting with contract manufacturers to get your designs into mass production Qualifications Unfortunately, applicants who do not meet these criteria will not be considered. Required BS or higher in Electrical Engineering or closely related field 5+ years of experience Primary residence in the continental US (to facilitate overnight shipping to our clients and the majority of our software team). Nicetohave 7+ years of experience M.S. in Electrical Engineering or closely related field Location/Visa Location: Canada (only Canadian residents authorized to work in Canada on a permanent basis). We do not offer visa sponsorship or workpermit support. At this time, we are unable to consider applicants who reside in the province of Qubec. Compensation CAD $93,000$98,000 per year, commensurate with experience. Variable compensation: Up to 15%. Note: This role is based in Canada; you must have a valid work permit. We do not sponsor work visas. Perks & Benefits: Group RRSP match (Employer contributes 4% of your annual income) Extended healthcare, dental, and vision insurance $150 USD/mo cell/internet stipend $600 USD/yr home office equipment stipend Continuing education stipend ($2,500 USD/yr after one year) Loaned MacBook Pro and other necessary equipment Why Work for Very We do not promise an easy ride we promise meaningful work. We work hard because our clients success depends on it, and we take pride in delivering when others cant. We collaborate closely, move fast, and stay grounded in results. We take joy in the process in the problemsolving, the iteration, and the shared wins that come from doing the hard things well. If youre looking for a place where every project matters, where the standards are high, and where youll grow by pushing yourself and others welcome to Very. IMPORTANT: 1. We don''''t currently provide Visa Sponsorship. Don''''t apply if you require it now or will require it in the future. 2. This job is remote but if youre not located in the region or country mentioned in the posts title, do not continue. Your application wont be reviewed. Interviewing for a new company is a serious time commitment for all parties involved. Please take the time to read this and thoughtfully consider if we would be a good fit for one another. No contractors or agencies. Seriously. #LIRemote #J-18808-Ljbffr