Senior Software Engineer, Operating Systems

About Apex Technology, Inc. Apex Group provides superior service in the preparation of SR&ED claims, with a track record of over 500 submitted claims to date. Industry specific experience in the following sectors: Food & Agribusiness, Consumer Products, Aerospace, Automotive, Software & Telecom, and Robotics.

Apex Technology, Inc.

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apex-group.ca

2-10 employees

Business Consulting and Services

2010

Privately Held

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• Develop the low level software that configures and drives the processor peripherals and communication interfaces on our avionics.
• Develop, configure, and maintain embedded Linux platforms and bootloader frameworks, including Yocto, Buildroot, WolfBoot, and U-Boot.
• Design, implement, and validate firmware update mechanisms, including bootloader integration, secure firmware deployment, and recovery procedures.
• Design and implement security enhancements across complex software architectures to improve system integrity, resilience, and secure operation.

Required

• U.S. Person status is required as this position needs to access export controlled data.
• Bachelor's degree in CS, EE or equivalent, or equivalent professional experience.
• 8+ years writing code for operating systems, ideally Yocto or embedded Linux on spacecraft, robotics, automotive, or other hardware what that interacts with the physical world
• Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C++, or Rust

Preferred

• Experience developing, testing, deploying, and troubleshooting mission-critical satellite software from prototyping through flight operations.
• Experience with embedded Linux platforms and bootloader frameworks (e.g., Yocto, Buildroot, WolfBoot, U-Boot).
• Experience bringing up new avionics and flight hardware from initial power-on through functional verification.
• Experience with hardware/software integration, schematic analysis, and hardware debugging using oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.
• Familiarity with spacecraft attitude control systems, including reaction wheels, magnetorquers, thrusters, and associated sensors.
• Experience designing, implementing, and validating firmware update mechanisms, including bootloader integration, secure firmware deployment, and update recovery.
• Experience designing secure systems and implementing security enhancements in complex software architectures.
• Pay Range
• Senior: $185K - $210K
• Staff: $200K - $250K
• #LI-AB1

• Apex believes in creating a work environment that you look forward to embracing every day. Our employees love working at Apex, and we want you to love it too. We're a fast-growing startup that has raised more than $500M in funding, and we invest heavily in our people from day one.
• Shared upside: Receive equity in Apex, letting you benefit from the work you create
• Best-in-class healthcare: 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents, plus $100k life insurance at no cost
• Comprehensive PTO package: Starting at 15 days vacation, growing to 20+ days annually, plus 10 paid holidays
• Competitive 401(k) plan: Generous matching - 100% match on first 3%, 50% on next 2%
• 8 weeks paid parental leave: Plus childcare reimbursement up to $350/day for work-related travel
• Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks: To keep you fueled throughout the day
• Vibrant community: Monthly office socials, pickleball tournaments, run club, and gatherings for you and your family
• Your dream desk setup: All the tools you need to be your most productive self
• World-class Playa Vista office: With the benefit of in-person collaboration with amazing coworkers and flexibility to integrate work and life
• Real impact opportunity: Work alongside experts from aerospace, new space, and other cutting-edge industries to make a lasting difference