Staff Embedded Software Designer

Kepler; Toronto; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation packages

$1,500 annual professional development

Health, dental, vision insurance

Unlimited vacation

Company-wide events

Job summary

Kepler Communications is hiring an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain software for both spacecraft and ground systems supporting a growing satellite fleet. You’ll work on Linux-based embedded environments, FPGA drivers, memory-mapped interfaces, and networking stacks across multiple abstraction layers.

Join a team that values collaboration, strong engineering practices, and impact across space missions, with relocation options and a robust development fund to

Qualifications

• 8+ years of embedded software development experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Experience developing software for embedded Linux environments
• Experience with Linux networking concepts and infrastructure
• Experience developing software for aerospace applications

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded software for spacecraft and ground-based systems
• Linux networking infrastructure, including routing and dataplane integration
• Develop software for FPGA-based platforms and memory-mapped interfaces
• Develop automated tests, validation tools, and documentation
• Participate in software architecture discussions and code reviews
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define system requirements and debug issues
• Identify performance gaps and reliability risks and drive improvements
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers

Skills

C

Modern C++

Embedded Linux

Concurrency

IPC

Memory management

Hardware interfaces

CMake

Yocto/OpenEmbedded

Buildroot

FPGA drivers

Linux networking

RTL Verilog/VHDL

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience

Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field

Tools

Yocto/OpenEmbedded

Buildroot

CMake

Job description

At Kepler Communications, we're not just imagining the future of on-demand space connectivity - we're leading it!

Our mission is to provide real-time on-orbit connectivity for critical missions, enabling a new era of data-driven intelligence and innovation. With 33 satellites launched to date, Kepler operates the first commercial optical data relay constellation, enabling real-time, continuous space communications while supporting advanced on-orbit compute and hosted payload capabilities.

Industry-leading technology is only part of the story. What sets Kepler apart is our team: bold thinkers, skilled builders, and passionate problem-solvers who thrive on pushing the boundaries ofwhat’spossible in space. We believe great ideas come from diverse perspectives, andwe’recommitted to creating an environment where you can grow, lead, and make a global impact.

Ifyou’reready to reach higher, move faster, and do work that shapes the future space economy - this is your launchpad. Come build the future with Kepler!

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation with a robust equity plan to share in our success.
• Comprehensive coverage for health, dental, and vision insurance—including dependents.
• Unlimited vacation, supportive parental leave policy, and company-wide holiday shutdown.
• Semi-annual company-wide parties and frequent in-office team events.
• Relocation packages available for approved roles.
• $1,500 annual professional development fund to support your growth.
• Fully stocked Toronto office kitchen with snacks, drinks, games and top-notch kitchen appliances.
• Town Halls, Celebration Calls, and Company-wide events to stay connected and engaged.
• We’re a certified Great Place to Work®, seven years in a row!

We're on the hunt for a top-tier Embedded Software Engineer. Your focus will be on software development and maintenance required for both space and ground-based assets for a growing fleet of spacecraft. You'll be relied upon for input and decisions that will directly impact design and operation.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, andmaintainreliable, high-quality embedded software for both spacecraft and ground-based systems supporting a growing fleet of satellites
• Linux networking infrastructure, including routing, control-plane, anddataplaneintegration
• Developing software for FPGA-based platforms, including bring-up, driver integration, and optimization of memory-mapped interfaces between processing cores and custom IP.
• Develop automated tests, validation tools, and technical documentation to support robust software delivery and long-term maintainability
• Participate in software architecture discussions, design reviews, and code reviews to ensure software quality and system reliability
• Collaborate closely withcross-functionalteams to define system requirements, debug complex issues, and evolve system architecture
• Identifyperformance gaps, reliability risks, and architectural shortcomings in existing systems, and drive improvements across the software stack
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to junior engineers while contributing to engineering best practices and development standards

Qualifications

• 8+ years of embedded software development experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Strongproficiencyin C and modern C++
• Experience developing software for embedded Linux environments
• Experience working close to operating system internals, including concurrency, IPC, synchronization, memory management, and hardware/software interfaces
• Experience integrating and debugging complex software systems across multiple abstraction layers
• Experience with embedded build systems and toolchains such asYocto/OpenEmbedded,Buildroot,CMake, or similar
• Ability to debug andoptimizesoftware in resource-constrained or performance-sensitive environments
• Strong communicationand collaboration skills in cross-functional engineering environments
• Ability to work effectively across distributed teams and time zones
• Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field
• Experience developing software for aerospace applications
• Experience implementing embedded security solutions such as secure boot, hardware security modules (HSMs), certificate/key management, authentication, or encrypted communications
• Familiarity with Linux networking concepts and infrastructure, including routing, interfaces,netlink, or packet-processing pipelines
• Experience developing multi-stage bootloaders
• Strong knowledge of computer networking and modern networking protocols
• Experience with RTL (Verilog and/or VHDL) and embedded SoCs

Employment Equity & Accommodation Statement

Kepler Communications is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities.

If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please contact our People & Culture team at [e-mail], and we will work with you to meet your needs.