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.

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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 and follow us on.