Sr. Development Engineer

Description

The company builds identity management and data protection products that support digital security. Banks, governments and businesses use its technology and services to verify people and things, control access to digital services, analyze large volumes of data and encrypt information. More than 30,000 organizations already depend on it.

This is a hybrid role based in Kanata-Ottawa, ON.

The Senior Development Engineer leads complex software and firmware projects, combining deep technical skill with some leadership to meet customer needs.

You will join as a Senior Development Engineer (Software, Firmware) to manage intricate projects carefully and anticipate problems early. The role suits an experienced firmware and software developer with strong technical knowledge, leadership ability and a solid record of delivering work.

The expected total target compensation, covering annual salary and bonus eligibility, is $93,906.73 to $117,383.41 CAD per year. The company may pay above or below this range and may offer other benefits or compensation, based on factors unrelated to status protected by local, provincial or federal law.

Recruiters use AI-enabled tools to support sourcing, resume matching and interview scheduling. These tools may help screen applications and suggest matches against the job description. Human recruiters make all hiring decisions, including evaluation, selection and disposition of candidates.

This position involves access to trade-controlled items.

Responsibilities

• Deliver embedded firmware and software features in GA releases to the required quality standard, taking ownership of product commitments from concept through deployment.
• Help shape the technical direction of the product by building robust, scalable firmware and software architectures.
• Set project priorities and break complex features into smaller pieces, keeping your work aligned with long-term product goals and near-term needs.
• Mentor engineers by working alongside them, reviewing code, answering questions and sharing good practices. Collaborate with customer support, sales engineers and product management.
• Find and resolve technical problems, and coordinate across teams so project milestones are met on time.
• As a senior engineer on the HSM product, you will design the product and make sure it ships successfully.
• You will have a real effect on product results and on the growth of the engineering team. The team values engineers who think creatively but understand that delivery matters most.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, mathematics, engineering or a related field.
• 8+ years of hands-on software and firmware engineering experience, preferably in cybersecurity.
• 5+ years of experience with C/C++ and a solid grasp of embedded systems and hardware interfaces.
• Extensive working knowledge of Linux.
• Experience designing software and firmware, applying security concepts and microservices, and following secure development practices for HSMs. You also have experience tuning performance of cryptographic firmware.
• Working knowledge of CI/CD with Git and Jenkins or GitLab pipelines.
• Strong knowledge of the software development life cycle, agile methods and architectural principles.
• Clear verbal and written communication, with the ability to explain technical vision, strategy and results.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage your time and set priorities to meet deadlines.
• A commitment to quality, with close attention to detail and a methodical approach to delivering consistently excellent products.
• Preferred: master's degree in embedded software development.
• Preferred: expertise in cybersecurity, cryptographic algorithms and protocols, including vulnerability scanning and management.
• Preferred: expertise with Linux OS, Docker containers and virtualization.
• Prolonged periods of computer work are part of the role.

Conditions

This is a hybrid role in Kanata-Ottawa, ON.

The position requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software or technical information controlled under the Canadian Export Control List and/or the US Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be eligible or able to obtain authorization for such access.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will accommodate candidates during the interview process on request.

Benefits

• Company-paid extended health, dental, HSA, life, AD&D, short-term disability, cancer care program, travel insurance, employee assistance plan and well-being program for full-time employees working 24 or more hours per week, including eligible dependents.
• Retirement savings plans (RRSP, DCPP, TFSA) with a company contribution and a DCPP match, with no vesting period.
• Company-paid holidays, vacation days and paid sick leave.
• Voluntary life, AD&D, critical illness and long-term disability coverage.
• Employee discounts on home, auto and gym membership.