Software Developer

About Voyis:
Voyis designs and manufactures high performance underwater optical sensors (lasers, cameras, lights) for autonomous underwater vehicles that expand capability and enhance understanding in underwater surveys and exploration. Our products have enabled our customers to survey more than 10,000km of ocean floor across all 7 continents, helping people better understand those remote, challenging environments. Our mission is to push the limits of what's possible subsea and enable every underwater vehicle to see the depths like we see the surface.

All our products are proudly designed and built in Waterloo. Voyis operates independently and is part of the Covelya Group of companies.

What you'll do:
As a
Software Developer
at Voyis, you will play a critical role in improving how we build, test, and deploy the software that powers our deep-water camera and laser systems.

You'll
contribute across the full Voyis software stack
, from C++ and DDS-based backend systems to the new web-based platform for data processing and real-time device control, as well as utility libraries and internal tools that support both software development and production operations, including calibration, data management, and device maintenance.

Core responsibilities include:

• Design, develop, and maintain software for Voyis camera and laser systems
• Contribute to C++ development for embedded and backend control systems
• Support front-end and web-based tools using JavaScript/TypeScript
• Enhance development and testing infrastructure to improve software reliability
• Build and optimize CI/CD and build pipelines to streamline deployment and validation
• Continuously improve system performance, maintainability, and scalability

Note: this is an in-person role at our headquarters in Waterloo
. There may opportunities for some remote work, however this role includes significant work with hardware, and joins a team of developers who are all in office.

Your qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• Solid C++ development experience, including working with complex codebases and integrating with hardware systems
• Strong understanding of software engineering fundamentals including data structures, algorithms, databases, design patterns, networking and concurrency
• Experience with web technologies (JavaScript/TypeScript, React, or similar frameworks)
• Knowledge of Python for scripting and automation
• Exposure to DevOps tools such as Docker, Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions
• Strong experience developing software on Linux environment

Bonus Points for:

• Familiarity with test orchestration frameworks and artifact repositories (e.g., Conan, Artifactory)
• Experience with Computer Vision applications
• Experience with NVIDIA Jetson SOMs and carrier boards
• Capable in reading and interpreting electrical schematics and use this information as part of the debugging process
• Experience with communications protocols such as DDS and RTSP
• Experience building or maintaining automated and containerized test environments (unit, integration, and end-to-end testing)

The Perks:

• Flexible work hours, lots of vacation, and a dedication to work-life balance
• RRSP Matching
• Health and vision benefits
• Profit-sharing within to celebrate our successes together
• Employee-directed personal education funds to drive continuous learning
• Regular company-wide social events

Why you should join Voyis:
Our team is made up of problem-solvers, passionate about pushing the boundaries of what's possible underwater. We get excited about building cool products and working on exciting projects like going to the Galapagos, Endurance, Titanic (and lots of other shipwrecks too). We are a small and closely-knit team. Each member of our team makes a significant impact not just on our business, but on our customers as well.

At Voyis we value diversity and we're proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. We thank everyone who applies and for their interest in working for Voyis, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone or walk-in inquiries please. To learn more about life at Voyis, check out

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