Embedded Software Designer (Embedded Linux)

TL;DR

Embedded Software Designer (Embedded Linux): Developing on-board software for next-generation satellites with an accent on reliable C/C++ code, Embedded Linux drivers and applications, and interfaces to avionics sensors, IoT devices, and payloads. Focus on designing system architecture, implementing hardware interfaces, and participating in code reviews.

Location: Remote (Canada)

Salary: $131,100 - $181,100 a year

Company

hirify.global operates the first commercial optical data relay constellation, providing real-time space communications with 33 satellites launched.

What you will do

• Develop reliable, high-quality C and C++ code for on-board satellite software.
• Build Embedded Linux drivers and applications.
• Design, implement, and integrate interfaces to avionics sensors, IoT devices, and payloads.
• Participate in architecture, design, and code reviews.
• Collaborate with electrical, digital design, and operations teams to define features and solidify system architecture.

Requirements

• 3+ years of embedded software development experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.
• Strong skills in software design, algorithms, testing, and debugging.
• Proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems, including interrupt handlers, concurrency, memory-mapped peripherals, SPI, I2C, CAN.
• Experience with embedded OS and build systems like OpenEmbedded/Yocto, FreeRTOS; Embedded Linux kernel modules, device trees, drivers.
• Familiarity with git and build systems like CMake or Meson; strong communication in collaborative environment.

Nice to have

• Experience in aerospace software or multi-stage bootloaders.
• Knowledge of modern networking protocols.
• Background in fast-paced startup or R&D environments.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive compensation with equity plan.
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision insurance including dependents.
• Unlimited vacation, parental leave, company-wide holiday shutdown.
• Relocation packages for approved roles, $1,500 professional development fund.
• Semi-annual parties, team events, fully stocked Toronto office, town halls.