Embedded Software Engineer [Contract]

Spin Master
Los Angeles, California, United StatesContract$50–$70Posted Sep 10, 2026

About the role

Please Note: If you are a current Spin Master employee with access to Workday, apply to this job via the Workday application.

Are you a kid at heart looking to build a career with a leading global children's toy, entertainment and digital gaming company?

At Spin Master, our unwavering commitment to open mindedness, integrity and innovation is a great part of what has made us an industry leader. How do we stay ahead of the pack? By hiring the best and brightest minds—and that’s why we want you!

Job Description:

What will you work on?

A well-rounded Electrical Engineer, highly skilled in embedded software development as well as electronics hardware design, and responsible for development of global consumer products, from idea to production, acting as a Subject Matter Expert within the Engineering team.

This role is a contract position.

How will you create impact?

Develop firmware for complex electro-mechanical devices from early prototyping through full production

Write clean, maintainable, and extensible C/C++ and Assembly code, including test sequences for prototypes and production units

Interpret and contribute to schematic and PCB designs for electro-mechanical systems

Deliver high-quality firmware solutions to Engineering, Design, and Brand teams to meet development-phase milestones

Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure system-level designs are cohesive, meet requirements, and stay on schedule and on budget

Manage tasks and firmware projects while providing clear documentation, risk assessments, and engineering-driven recommendations

Research new embedded technologies and propose cost-effective applications for both emerging and established product lines

Partner with Manufacturing and Quality Assurance teams to support reliability, validation, and safety activities

Collaborate with external software and app vendors to ensure seamless integration between hardware, firmware, and application layers

What are your skills and experience?

Undergraduate or graduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science, or a related field

Professional experience in embedded software development and electronics hardware design

Proficiency in C, C++, and Assembly for embedded microcontrollers and microprocessors

Familiarity with Altium Designer or similar schematic capture and PCB design tools

Strong, systematic troubleshooting and debugging skills using standard laboratory equipment

Willingness to travel internationally on occasion to support product development and manufacturing activities

Experience with Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) or app development is a plus

#LI-Hybrid #LI-HM1

The anticipated pay range for candidates who will work in Ontario is $50 to $70 Per Hour. The offered pay to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to years of experience within the job, years of experience within the required industry, education, etc. Spin Master Inc. is a multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work only in other states.

This job posting is tied to an open vacancy.

What you can expect from us:

Our mission is to Make Life More Fun with a vision to push the boundaries of innovation, creativity, and fun.

Growth and Career Opportunities

Flexible Work Hours

Innovation, Collaboration and Fun

Comprehensive Benefits

Other fun Perks!

What’s it like to work here?

Spin Master is a fast-paced, hands-on organization that provides many great opportunities for impactful decision-making; though our challenging start-up atmosphere isn’t for everyone, we have a proven record of opportunities for future advancement and internal transfers for our passionate and results driven team.

Everyone is welcome in our sandbox and we are committed to an accessible and inclusive hiring process that provides reasonable accommodation to all applicants.

Spin Master strives to create an accessible and inclusive application and selection process and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to job applicants who may require provisions to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment processes. Should you require an accommodation, please contact our Talent Acquisition team, by email at TAinquiries@spinmaster.com or by phone at 416 364-6002 and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.

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We do appreciate all interest; however only those selected for interview will be contacted.

Responsibilities

  • Develop firmware for complex electro-mechanical devices from early prototyping through full production
  • Write clean, maintainable, and extensible C/C++ and Assembly code
  • Interpret and contribute to schematic and PCB designs for electro-mechanical systems
  • Deliver high-quality firmware solutions to meet development-phase milestones
  • Manage tasks and firmware projects while providing clear documentation and risk assessments
  • Research new embedded technologies and propose cost-effective applications
  • Collaborate with external software and app vendors for seamless integration

Qualifications

  • Undergraduate or graduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science, or a related field
  • Professional experience in embedded software development and electronics hardware design
  • Proficiency in C, C++, and Assembly for embedded microcontrollers and microprocessors
  • Familiarity with Altium Designer or similar schematic capture and PCB design tools
  • Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills using standard laboratory equipment
  • Willingness to travel internationally on occasion

Benefits

  • Growth and Career Opportunities
  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Comprehensive Benefits
  • Other fun Perks

Skills mentioned

CC++Embedded SystemsEmbedded Software DevelopmentFirmware DevelopmentReal-Time Operating SystemsDebuggingSystems EngineeringSoftware TestingSystem Design

About Spin Master

Spin Master Corp. (TSX:TOY) is a leading global children's entertainment company, creating exceptional play experiences across its three creative centres: Toys, Entertainment and Digital Games. With worldwide toy distribution, Spin Master is best known for award-winning brands including PAW Patrol®, Melissa & Doug®, Bakugan® and Rubik's® Cube, and is the global toy licensee for other iconic properties. Through its in-house entertainment studio, the company creates and produces captivating multiplatform content including powerhouse preschool franchise PAW Patrol, along with other original shows, short-form series and feature films. With an established presence in digital games anchored by Toca Boca® and Piknik™, Spin Master engages 60 million active users monthly in open-ended, creative and safe play. With 29 offices spanning nearly 20 countries, Spin Master employs more than 2,500 team members globally.

Manufacturing1,001-5,000 employeesToronto, Ontario