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