Embedded Software Designer, Kepler
Processing & Algorithms, Contingent
CA$159.3-209.3k
Satellite communications company
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Satellite communications company
201-500 employees
Be an early applicant
CA$159.3-209.3k
201-500 employees
Company mission
To build the internet for space.
Role
Who you are
- 5+ years of embedded software development experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent
- Strong software design and development skills, including algorithms, testing and debugging
- Proficiency in C/C++, especially in embedded topics such as concurrency, memory-mapped peripherals, and hardware interfaces (SPI, I2C, CAN)
- Experience developing EO/IR, signal, or image processing algorithms
- Demonstrated willingness and ability to leverage AI-assisted engineering and development tools to improve productivity, design quality, and innovation while adapting to evolving technologies and best practices
- Comfortable using AI-assisted tooling for code development and testing
- Experience interfacing with different imaging and data sensors to collect and analyze data
- Experience with embedded operating systems and build systems, including OpenEmbedded / Yocto and FreeRTOS
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to effectively use Git and associated CI/CD features
Desirable
- Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent
- Experience developing software for aerospace applications
- Experience with detection and tracking algorithms for both edge and ground processing
- Experience using ML/AI as part of the processing pipeline
- Experience interfacing with FPGA or GPU processing hardware
- Background (industry or personal projects) in sensor data collection and analysis
What the job involves
- We’re on the hunt for a top-tier Embedded Software Engineer - Processing & Algorithms to build the processing software that turns raw sensor data into actionable information
- Your focus will be on signal, image, and EO/IR processing algorithms across a growing fleet of spacecraft, spanning both space and ground-based assets. You’ll be relied upon for input and decisions that will directly impact design and operation
- Design and develop reliable, high-quality software related to:
- Processing pipelines for EO/IR, signal, and image data across space and ground systems
- Interfacing with imaging and data sensors to collect and analyze data
- On-board software for our next generation of satellites
- Support the development of detection and tracking algorithms, including evaluating and integrating third-party IP from vendors and partners into the processing pipeline
- Writing thorough tests and documentation
- Participating in software design review and code review processes
- Work with electrical, digital design, and operations teams to identify required features and solidify the system architecture
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers
- Identify shortcomings in existing software components and direct future development efforts
Our take
Low Earth Orbit satellites pass over Earth once every 90 minutes, passing data and communications through radio waves. Kepler, which was founded by Alumni of the University of Toronto’s aerospace community, responds to the opinion that these small daily intervals are not enough, as the need for the internet outside of Earth is set to become more prevalent.
Kepler has 23 satellites in low-Earth orbit, with plans for a future network of over 100. Its satellite technology sets the company apart, as they are much smaller and cheaper than traditional alternatives. It mainly serves the maritime and aviation industries, as well as governments.
An influx of funding has enabled Kepler to grow, with a total of over $200 million raised. Its optical data relay network, originally planned for launch in 2024, was delayed a couple of years. It is, however, now becoming a reality, with an initial launch of 10 satellites.
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Company
Funding (last 2 of 7 rounds)
Jun 2026
$0.6m
GRANT
Apr 2026
$5m
GRANT
Total funding: $178.7m
Company benefits
- Unlimited Vacation
- Comprehensive Health Coverage
- Stock Options
- Flexible & Hybrid Work Options
- Professional Development
Company HQ
Junction-Wallace Emerson, Toronto, ON
Leadership
Mina Mitry
(Co-Founder & CEO)Previously the Director of Engineering at teaBOT and President of the University of Toronto Aeronautics Team.
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