Autonomy Software Engineer — Equity & Drone Innovation

Shearwater; Montreal; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Montreal is seeking an Autonomy Software Engineer to enhance their autonomy platform and develop innovative solutions for autonomous drones. Candidates should have a strong engineering background, 4+ years of software engineering experience, and proficiency in C++ and Python. This hands-on role includes cross-functional teamwork and real-world deployments, offering meaningful equity in addition to salary. Canadian residents or those with a valid work visa will be considered.

Benefits

Meaningful equity

Innovative work environment

Opportunity to leave a mark in the industry

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional work experience as a software engineer.
• Strong engineering background in fields like robotics, systems engineering, or aerospace engineering.
• Solid understanding of flight dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine the autonomy stack, including planning algorithms.
• Create advanced preflight planning tools for aircraft performance.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams for real‑world applications.

Skills

C++

Python

Flight dynamics

Software engineering fundamentals

Technical documentation

Communication skills

Tools

PX4 autopilot software

ROS2

Docker

Job description

A leading aerospace company in Montreal is seeking an Autonomy Software Engineer to enhance their autonomy platform and develop innovative solutions for autonomous drones. Candidates should have a strong engineering background, 4+ years of software engineering experience, and proficiency in C++ and Python. This hands-on role includes cross-functional teamwork and real-world deployments, offering meaningful equity in addition to salary. Canadian residents or those with a valid work visa will be considered.