Senior Software Engineer

Transforming the Future with Convergence of Simulation and Data

Software Engineer Senior

Job Summary

Our client in Kanata, ON is looking for a Software Engineer Senior. This is a contract position.

What You Will Do

Manufacturing Software Developer.

• The role of a manufacturing software developer involves working on
• Device side code to support:
• Functional testing of hardware in the devices at the factory where they are built.
• Design verification of hardware via bench testing or reliability testing in lab environments.
• Software that interacts with hardware drivers to execute test commands and send responses to a PC station.
• Additional requirements for the bench and reliability testing that extends what is supplied to the factory.
• We need a meticulous developer to find and fix software bugs across multiple platforms. Excellent communication and attention to detail are crucial. You'll collaborate with hardware and software teams, working on software that interacts with diverse hardware (GPIOs, audio, accelerometers, etc.) and using C++, C, Python, C#, and TestStand).
  
  

Resposibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Software bugs will be reproduced and analyzed by investigating reported issues, reproducing them in various environments, gathering data and logs, and identifying the root cause.
• Prioritize and categorize bugs by severity, collaborating with developers to address the most critical issues first.
• Develop and execute test cases: You will create comprehensive test cases to verify bug fixes and ensure that the resolved issues do not introduce new problems. This may involve writing automated tests or performing manual testing.
• Collaborate with developers: You will work closely with developers to understand the codebase, identify potential areas of improvement, and provide clear and concise bug reports. This requires effective communication and a willingness to learn new technologies.
• Improve the software development process by proactively identifying areas for improvement in debugging and triaging and suggesting better tools or workflows.
  
  
  

Basics

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Proven embedded software development skills with Linux.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Passion for software quality and a desire to deliver exceptional user experiences.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with time-critical projects.
• Motivated to work in a quality-oriented innovative environment.
• Clear understanding of writing time-critical software.
• Experience in multi-threaded programming.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, C++).
• Experience in software debugging and triaging.
• Position fully onsite.
  
  
  

Preferred

• 8+ years experience in the design and development of BSP (Linux/QNX) and bootloaders.
• Detailed knowledge of ARM processors (A series, M series).
• Experience of driving troubleshooting across multiple teams and vendors.
• Understanding of SHE (Secure hardware Extension) specification.
• Ability to read and interpret HW schematics.
• Prior experience with hardware debugging.
• Prior experience with developing software in support of hardware testing.
• Automotive software development experience with CAN bus communications, AutoSAR/MCAL.
• Debugging on multi-processor hardware architecture.
• Wireless technologies (GSM, LTE, GPS, NFC, Bluetooth, and WiFi).
• Experience with developing software in support of hardware testing using measurement equipment such as power supplies, DAQs, DMMs.
  
  
  

How You Will Be Successful

• Envision the Future
• Communicate Honestly and Broadly
• Seek Technology and Business “First”
• Embrace Diversity and Take Risks
  
  
  

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Benefit Package
• Group Retirement Savings Plan (GRSP) with matching contributions
• Paid holidays and vacation time off
• Free training on all Altair products
  
  
  

Why Work With Us

Altair is a global technology company providing software and cloud solutions in the areas of data analytics, product development, and high-performance computing (HPC). Altair enables organizations in nearly every industry to compete more effectively in a connected world, while creating a more sustainable future. With more than 3,000 engineers, scientists, and creative thinkers in 25 countries, we help solve our customer’s toughest challenges and deliver unparalleled service, helping the innovators innovate, drive better decisions, and turn today’s problems into tomorrow’s opportunities.

Our vision is to transform customer decision making with data analytics, simulation, and high-performance computing.

For more than 30 years, we have been helping our customers integrate electronics and controls with mechanical design to expand product value, develop AI, simulation and data-driven digital twins to drive better decisions, and deliver advanced HPC and cloud solutions to support unlimited idea exploration. To learn more, please visit altair.com

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Altair is an equal opportunity employer. Our backgrounds are diverse, and every member of our global team is critical to our success. Altair’s history demonstrations a belief that empowering each individual authentic voice reinforces a culture that thrives because of the uniqueness among our team.