Embedded System Jobs in Waterloo, ON (NOW HIRING)

About Voltera

Voltera is a rapidly scaling and profitable Canadian tech company that has been driving change in the additive electronics industry since 2013. Our customers span 92 countries and use our products to improve quality of life and push the boundaries of what electronics can do. From developing electronics skin to exploring space, our products support some of the world's most exciting engineering endeavors.

Our first product, the V-One PCB printer, integrates drilling through-holes, printing conductive materials, dispensing solder paste, and reflowing circuits to enable fast iteration of circuit board designs. Our second product, the NOVA materials dispensing system, offers precision dispensing of functional materials on both flexible and rigid substrates for flexible hybrid electronics prototyping and materials research.

As we continue to tackle new challenges, we are looking for ambitious, talented individuals to join the adventure. We are a tight-knit, mission-driven team. You will be supported by people who care, challenged to grow, and trusted to make a real impact.

About the Job

• Team leadership and people management: Lead and manage the software engineering team, with accountability for team performance, engagement, and growth. You will provide coaching and mentorship through code reviews, architecture discussions, and regular one-on-ones, while delivering continuous feedback and supporting career development.
• Resource management: Allocate software engineering resources across multiple product lines and platforms (embedded, backend, UI) to meet delivery goals.
• Project oversight: Partner with project & product managers on concurrent software initiatives from concept through release, including backend services, machine control, and user interfaces.
• Architecture and technical direction: Guide system design decisions across distributed systems, real-time control, and hardware-software interfaces.
• Cross-functional collaboration: Partner closely with hardware, product management, and manufacturing teams to deliver cohesive, production-ready systems.
• Production and field support: Ensure software is robust, observable, and maintainable in deployed systems; support diagnostics, updates, and fleet-level improvements.
• Process improvement: Drive improvements in development workflows, CI/CD, testing practices, and release management.
• Reporting: Communicate project status, risks, and trade-offs clearly to engineering leadership, ensuring visibility and alignment.
• Quality and reliability: Establish and uphold standards for code quality, testing, and system reliability in production environments.

Working conditions

Working from the office in Waterloo at least three days per week.

About You

• 8+ years of experience in software engineering, with approximately 3 years of people management experience.
• Experience leading teams delivering production-grade software systems.
• Strong background in at least one of:
  • Backend systems and APIs
  • Embedded or hardware-adjacent software
  • Full-stack application development
• Experience working in cross-disciplinary environments involving hardware or robotics.
• Proficiency in system design, trade-off analysis, and debugging complex issues.
• Strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to align technical teams to product goals.

Nice to haves

• Backend and infrastructure: Python, Node.js, or similar; REST/WebSocket APIs; distributed systems.
• Frontend: React or similar modern frameworks for UI development.
• Embedded / systems: Experience interfacing with hardware, real-time systems, or machine control (e.g., motion systems, robotics).
• DevOps: CI/CD pipelines, containerization, observability, and deployment strategies.
• Data and telemetry: Experience designing systems for fleet monitoring, logging, and analytics.
• Tooling: Git-based workflows, Jira/Asana, and modern development pipelines.
• Architecture patterns: Event-driven systems, microservices, or modular monoliths.
• Security: Understanding of authentication, authorization, and secure system design.
• Product lifecycle: Experience supporting EVT/DVT/PVT phases and transitioning software into production environments.
• Experience scaling teams, improving engineering processes, and managing technical debt.

Why We're Awesome

• We're a scaling company - you're hired to have a voice, not to be a cog.
• Three weeks' vacation to start, plus a paid end-of-year company shutdown.
• Flexible work hours.
• Family-friendly work culture.
• Collaborative work environment.
• Located in the growing tech hub of Waterloo, Ontario, close to restaurants and easily accessible by public transit.

If this sounds like a good fit, reach out! We'd love to hear from you.

Compensation

The expected base salary range for this role is CAD $130,000-$150,000. Final compensation will be based on job-related skills, experience, and qualifications. This range reflects base pay only and does not include bonus eligibility or benefits.

Posting and application details

This posting is for an existing vacancy. Applications are reviewed by a member of our team; we do not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select candidates. Selected applicants will be contacted regarding next steps.

Voltera is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to inclusion and diversity. Voltera does not discriminate based on race, ancestry, place of origin, color, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offenses, marital status, family status, disability, or any other basis forbidden under federal, provincial, or local law.

Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all aspects of the recruitment process. If you require accommodation or require recruitment documents in a different format, please contact us at accessibility@voltera.io.