C Developer

IBM Computing; Markham; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a forward-thinking company as a developer focused on open-source projects. You'll leverage your expertise in C/C++ and Java to craft exceptional software experiences across various platforms. This role offers the unique opportunity to influence software development from the ground up, collaborating with a talented team to ensure top-notch quality and performance. With a commitment to innovation and diversity, this company provides a supportive environment where your contributions will make a significant impact in the tech world.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of software development experience in C/C++.
• Experience in system software like compilers and virtual machines.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement innovative software features.
• Collaborate with developers and product managers for seamless software alignment.

Skills

C/C++

Java

Git

System Software Development

Multi-platform Development

Tools

GitHub

Jenkins

Slack

Job description

Introduction

Come join our team as an IBM Runtimes Open-Source team Developer. You will join the hundreds of developers actively contributing to our public GitHub projects, using industry standard tools like Git, ZenHub, Jenkins, and Slack. Our development lifecycle and activities, from concept to delivery, happen openly in collaboration with community developers and researchers and we support building your own developer identity and influence in the various programming languages and runtimes communities. As an IBM developer, you of course have access to the full range of IBM teams and technologies, so you are able to influence the whole stack optimization efforts in IBM, from hardware design to OS to language runtime to middleware to cloud and cloud native applications.

Your role and responsibilities

As a key member of our dynamic team, you will play a vital role in crafting exceptional software experiences. Your responsibilities will encompass the design and implementation of innovative features, fine-tuning and sustaining existing code for optimal performance, and guaranteeing top-notch quality through rigorous testing and debugging. Collaboration is at the heart of what we do, and you’ll be working closely with fellow developers, designers, and product managers to ensure our software aligns seamlessly with user expectations.

The IBM Java Runtimes development team is adept, enthusiastic, curious, and works in the C/C++ and Java programming languages. We work on a variety of processor architectures (x86, POWER, z/Architecture, ARM, RISC-V) and operating systems (Linux, Windows, macOS, AIX, z/OS). Our IBM Java (Semeru) runtime is the foundation of several thousand IBM products running in virtually every geography and industry; our customers include many of the world’s largest corporations.

Required technical and professional expertise

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Software development Expertise: Strong background in software development with 4-6 years of professional experience, demonstrating expertise in the C/C++ programming languages using modern collaborative development tools such as Github

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System level programming Experience: Work experience writing system software such as compilers, virtual machines, device drivers, or hardware control software

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Multi-platform development experience: Experience developing in at least 2 environments, such as Windows, Linux and/or Mac

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Strong sense of Autonomy: Demonstrates ability to take charge of personal learning and development in order to achieve level of competency in a new coding project rapidly

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Basic working knowledge of Java: Demonstrated some skill programming in the Java programming language and an understanding of the larger Java ecosystem.

Preferred technical and professional experience

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Open Source Development familiarity: Demonstrates the practical understanding of the norms of behaviour in a large Open Source Development project.

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Mutliple Operating systems proficiency: Practical experience working across multiple Operating systems and architectures such as Windows, Linux, MacOS, AIX, or z/OS.

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Cloud Technology Proficiency: Experience with cloud-based technologies, showcasing familiarity with modern cloud ecosystems and tools.

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.