Staff Backend Software Developer

Kepler Communications

Job Location:

Toronto - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 8 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

At Kepler Communications were not just imagining the future of on-demand space connectivity - were leading it!

Our mission is to provide real-time Internet accessforspace-based assets enabling a new era of data-driven exploration and 33 satellites launched to date Kepleroperatesthe first commercial optical data relay constellation enabling real-time continuous space communications while supporting advanced on-orbitcomputeand 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 ofwhatspossible in space. We believe great ideas come from diverse perspectives andwerecommitted to creating an environment where you can grow lead and make a global impact.

Ifyoureready 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 compensationwith a robust equity plan to share in our success.

* Comprehensive coverage for health dental and vision insuranceincluding dependents.

* Unlimited vacation supportive parental leave policyand company-wide holiday shutdown.

* Semi-annual company-wide partiesand frequent in-office team events.

* Relocation packagesavailable for approved roles.

* $1500 annual professional development fundto support your growth.

* Fully stocked Toronto office kitchenwith snacks drinks games and top-notch kitchen appliances.

* Town Halls Celebration Calls and Company-wide eventsto stay connected and engaged.

* Were a certifiedGreat Place to Work five years in a row!

We areseekinga highly experienced Staff Software Developer to lead the design and evolution of Keplers backend systems and platform architecture. This roleoperatesat a company-wide level driving technical strategy enabling cross-team execution and ensuring that our systems scale to meet the growing demands of Keplers satellite network and mission control operations.

As a Staff Developer you will work across multiple teams to solve complex technical challenges guide architectural decisions and improve engineering effectiveness. You will play a key role in shaping long-term technical direction while ensuring near-term delivery remains efficient and aligned.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the design and evolution of large-scale backend systems supporting Keplers satellite network infrastructure and mission control software

Drive architectural decisions that span multiple teams and services ensuring scalability reliability and maintainability

Identifyand lead high-impact cross-functional initiatives including system-wide performance improvements reliability efforts and platform standardization

Partner with product operations and leadership to translate business opportunities into technical strategy and execution plans

Define and improve engineering processes development workflows and operational practices across teams

Own and guide long-term technical roadmaps balancing immediate delivery needs with strategic investments

Act as a technical authority and advisor providing guidance on complex system design tradeoffs and risk management

Mentor senior engineers and help grow technical leadership across the organization

Drive alignment across teams by influencing without authority and building consensus on technical direction

Required Skills & Qualifications:

8 years of professional software development experience with a strong focus on backend systems

Proven experience designing andoperatinglarge-scale distributed systems

Demonstrated ability to lead cross-team technical initiatives and influence engineering direction

Strongexpertisein system architecture scalability reliability and performance optimization

Deep experience with Python and modern backend development practices

Experience with cloud platforms containerization (Docker Kubernetes) and infrastructure-as-code

Strong understanding of CI/CD systems and developer productivity tooling

Ability to navigate ambiguity and drive clarity in complex technical and organizational environments

Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Bonus Points:

Experience working on mission-critical or high-reliability systems

Familiarity with satellite operations ground systems or aerospace environments

Experience designing platform-level systems or internal developer platforms

Strong background in observability incident response and reliability engineering

Experience with event-driven and distributed messaging systems (Kafka Pulsar etc.)

Knowledge of networking concepts and delay-tolerant networking

Track recordof improving engineering processes and organizational effectiveness

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 emailprotected 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.

Required Experience:

Staff IC

At Kepler Communications were not just imagining the future of on-demand space connectivity - were leading it!Our mission is to provide real-time Internet accessforspace-based assets enabling a new era of data-driven exploration and 33 satellites launched to date Kepleroperatesthe first commercial ...