Software engineer jobs in Canada

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Counted Nov 3, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 3,349
Employers: 1,187

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / year: $125,167Across 403 listings
Average starting payUSD / year: $160,569Across 117 listings
Average starting payCAD / hour: $63.56Across 94 listings

Employer-advertised starting pay, not employee salaries. Currencies and pay periods stay separate.

Where work happens

Remote: 10%319 listings
Hybrid: 41%1,379 listings
On-site: 49%1,630 listings

Not specified: 1% (21 listings)

Employers hiring include Amazon (121), Virtusa (67), Electronic Arts (59).

Sources & calculation notes

These figures describe the listings on this role page at the date shown, not the whole job market. Listings can change.

Employer-listed minimums from at least 10 listings per currency and pay period. These are advertised starting amounts, not employee salaries. Jobs without a minimum and unusual amounts are excluded.

Hybrid and on-site classifications may be inferred from descriptions. Check the original ad. How we count

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Kepler Communications Inc.

Senior Embedded Software Designer (6+ month Contract)

Canada

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Job type: Contract
Experience: 6+ years of experience developing embedded software for complex, high-reliability systems
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 23, 2026

Original 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 of what’s possible in space. We believe great ideas come from diverse perspectives, and we’re committed to creating an environment where you can grow, lead, and make a global impact.

If you’re ready 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 Senior Embedded Software Engineer for a 6+ month contract. 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.

Key Responsibilities:

Design, develop, and maintain reliable, high-quality embedded software for both spacecraft and ground-based systems supporting a growing fleet of satellites
Design and implement secure communications capabilities, including encryption, authentication, and key exchange for next-generation data links
Build and maintain low-level software components including device drivers, kernel modules, hardware interfaces, and platform services
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

Required Skills & Qualifications:

6+ years of experience developing embedded software for complex, high-reliability systems
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
Strong software engineering fundamentals, including system design, debugging, testing, performance analysis, and maintainable code development
Proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems, including concurrency, interrupt handling, memory-mapped peripherals, and hardware communication interfaces such as SPI, I2C, UART, and CAN
Experience developing software for embedded Linux and/or RTOS environments, including familiarity with build systems such as Yocto/OpenEmbedded and operating systems such as FreeRTOS
Experience developing low-level embedded Linux components including kernel modules, device drivers, and device tree integrations
Experience developing and maintaining automated test frameworks, validation tooling, or hardware/software integration test environments
Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across software, hardware, and operations teams
Proficiency with modern software development workflows and tools, including Git-based version control and code review practices
Demonstrates a willingness to adopt and effectively utilize AI-assisted engineering tools, applying sound judgment to improve productivity, quality, and innovation while continuously adapting to evolving technologies
Demonstrates a willingness to adopt and effectively utilize AI-assisted engineering tools, applying sound judgment to improve productivity, quality, and innovation while continuously adapting to evolving technologies

Bonus Points:

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 accommodation@kepler.space, and we will work with you to meet your needs.

At Kepler Communications, all hiring decisions are made by people. Human recruiters are involved in every step of our recruitment process. We use AI-based tools (such as Lever AI and HireEZ) to assist with the initial review of applications by ranking candidates based on job-relevant criteria. These tools support - but do not replace - human judgment.

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Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain reliable embedded software for spacecraft and ground systems, including low-level components and secure communications. Build testing and documentation tools, improve system performance and reliability, collaborate across teams, and provide technical guidance to junior engineers.

Requirements

Requires at least six years of embedded software experience, a bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience, and strong C/C++ skills for embedded systems. Candidates should have experience with embedded Linux or RTOS, low-level drivers and kernel components, automated testing, and cross-functional software development workflows.

Skills

Embedded Software Development
C/C++
Embedded Linux
RTOS
Yocto/OpenEmbedded
FreeRTOS
Kernel Modules
Device Drivers
Device Tree Integration
SPI, I2C, UART, and CAN
Automated Testing
Hardware/Software Integration
Embedded Security
Secure Communications
Git
Technical Leadership

Benefits

Equity Plan
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Unlimited Vacation
Parental Leave
Company-Wide Holiday Shutdown
Professional Development Fund
Relocation Packages

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Embedded Software
C/C++
Embedded Linux
RTOS
Yocto/OpenEmbedded
FreeRTOS
Kernel Modules
Device Drivers
Device Tree
SPI
I2C
UART
CAN
Automated Testing
Validation Tooling
Hardware/Software Integration
Secure Boot
Hardware Security Modules
Certificate Management
Key Management
Authentication
Encrypted Communications
Linux Networking
Multi-Stage Bootloaders
Verilog
VHDL
Embedded SoCs
Aerospace
Satellite Communications
Git

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