Why This Job is Featured on The SaaS Jobs
This Embedded Software Designer role stands out in the broader SaaS ecosystem because it sits adjacent to the cloud layer that ultimately delivers “as-a-service” outcomes. Kepler’s focus on real-time connectivity and a growing satellite fleet suggests a product environment where software reliability and networking constraints upstream directly shape downstream service availability, latency, and customer experience.
For SaaS-minded engineers, the career value is in developing systems thinking across the full service chain: from firmware and embedded Linux on edge devices to the operational realities that influence uptime and incident response. Work that emphasises testing, documentation, design reviews, and cross-functional architecture decisions maps well to how mature SaaS organisations manage change, quality gates, and production risk—skills that transfer to platform, infrastructure, and reliability-oriented tracks.
This position is best suited to practitioners who prefer deep technical ownership and disciplined engineering practices, and who enjoy collaborating across hardware, software, and operations to converge on a coherent system design. It will likely appeal to engineers who want their work to be measurable in real-world system behaviour, and who are comfortable making design trade-offs that prioritise robustness over novelty.
The section above is editorial commentary from The SaaS Jobs, provided to help SaaS professionals understand the role in a broader industry context.
Job Description
At Kepler Communications, we're not just imagining the future of connectivity - we're leading it!
Our mission is to provide real-time Internet access in space, enabling a new era of data-driven exploration and innovation. With 23 satellites already launched and a next-generation optical network on the way, we’re creating the infrastructure that will power the space economy for decades to come.
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®, five years in a row!
We're on the hunt for a top-tier Embedded Software Designer. 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.
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Key Responsibilities:- Design and develop reliable, high-quality software related to:
- On board software for our next generation of satellites
- Embedded Linux for both space and ground systems
- Firmware and driversIoT modules
- 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
Required Skills & Qualifications:- 5+ years of embedded software development experience
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent
- Strong software design and development skills, including algorithms, testing and debugging
- Proficiency in C/C++, especially in embedded topics such as interrupt handlers, concurrency, memory mapped peripherals, and hardware interfaces (SPI, I2C, CAN)
- Experience with embedded operating systems and build systems, including OpenEmbedded/Yocto and FreeRTOS
- Embedded Linux experience including writing kernel modules, device trees, and drivers
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to effectively use git
Bonus Points: - Master's degree
- Python development experience
- Experience developing software for aerospace applications
- Experience developing multi-stage bootloaders
- Strong knowledge of computer networking and modern networking protocols
- Experience with RTL (Verilog and/or VHDL) and embedded SoCs
- Hardware debugging experience (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, etc.)
- Experience with ARM assembly
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Use of AI in Recruitment
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.
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.
