Staff Embedded Software Designer

Kepler Communications Inc.

Embedded Software Engineer developing reliable software for both spacecraft and ground systems. Innovating for a growing fleet of satellites at Kepler Communications.

Posted 5/10/2026full-timeToronto • 🇨🇦 CanadaLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Linux

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, and maintain reliable, high-quality embedded software for both spacecraft and ground-based systems supporting a growing fleet of satellites
Linux networking infrastructure, including routing, control-plane, and dataplane integration
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 with cross-functional teams to define system requirements, debug complex issues, and evolve system architecture
Identify performance 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

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of embedded software development experience
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
Strong proficiency in 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 as Yocto/OpenEmbedded, Buildroot, CMake, or similar
Ability to debug and optimize software in resource-constrained or performance-sensitive environments
Strong communication and collaboration skills in cross-functional engineering environments
Ability to work effectively across distributed teams and time zones

Benefits

Comp & perks

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®, five years in a row!

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Hard Skills & Tools

embedded software developmentCmodern C++embedded LinuxFPGAautomated testsvalidation toolsmemory managementdebuggingperformance optimization

Soft Skills

technical leadershipmentorshipcommunicationcollaborationproblem-solvingcross-functional teamworksystem architecture discussionsdesign reviewscode reviewsguidance

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer ScienceBachelor’s degree in Computer EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering