Embedded Software Developer

Job Description

Toast is recruiting on behalf of a growing aerospace and environmental technology company operating in the satellite-based emissions monitoring space. With a fleet of proprietary satellites and aircraft sensors, this organization is at the forefront of high-resolution greenhouse gas detection, providing industrial and government clients around the world with precise, localized measurements of methane and carbon dioxide from space. As a mid-sized and rapidly scaling company, they are tackling one of the most critical challenges of our time: giving industrial emitters the data they need to understand and reduce their environmental footprint. They are looking for an experienced Embedded Software Developer to join their cross-functional team in Montreal or Calgary on a hybrid basis.
 

Responsibilities

 

• Design, develop, integrate, test, and deploy Linux firmware for satellite and airborne payloads
• Design, develop, integrate, test, and deploy satellite tasking and planning software
• Develop control applications for cameras, temperature sensors, heaters, and LED devices
• Work autonomously on complex features while contributing to a collaborative agile scrum environment
• Develop unit, component, and integration tests to maintain high software quality
• Continuously improve the development environment and reduce technical debt
• Document all stages of the product lifecycle including requirements, design, implementation, integration, and testing in an iterative manner
• Troubleshoot complex software issues using debugging and profiling tools as well as hardware tools such as oscilloscopes and logic analyzers
• Support instrument testing and characterization
• Communicate effectively within and across teams on reporting, architecture decisions, and technical discussions

 

Requirements

 

• BSc or MSc in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Three or more years of experience developing embedded Linux applications
• Three or more years of experience programming in C or C++
• Strong knowledge of communication protocols including Ethernet TCP/UDP, Serial, USB, I2C, SPI, and CAN
• Proficiency in Python and Bash for scripting and testing
• Experience developing unit and integration tests
• Experience with CMake or Make and CI/CD tools such as GitLab and Docker
• Strong debugging, analysis, and profiling skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to drive work to completion independently
• Ability to obtain Controlled Goods Program security clearance
• Experience with Yocto, Rust, OCaml, or bare-metal development is considered an asset, as is familiarity with ARM, x86, or FPGA architectures and exposure to web APIs, multimedia frameworks, or distributed systems

 

Benefits

 

• Competitive base salary with stock options, giving you direct financial participation in the company's growth as it expands its satellite constellation and global client base
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits
• Paid time off and floating statutory holidays
• Flexible hybrid work arrangement with two days in office and up to three days remote per week
• A direct hand in measurable reductions in global greenhouse gas emissions, with your work contributing to data actively used by major industrial operators to meet regulatory requirements and reduce real-world emissions at scale