Software Designer

Safariland; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in life-saving products seeks a Software Designer to support and develop next-generation software applications. The ideal candidate will work on Windows and mobile platforms, utilizing skills in programming and problem-solving. This role offers the chance to be part of a team dedicated to providing innovative solutions that save lives.

Qualifications

• 6+ years software experience in a product development environment.
• 2+ years experience writing Android apps.
• Eligibility for a Canadian security clearance to the level of Secret.

Responsibilities

• Designing and programming Windows and mobile software applications.
• Test, debug, troubleshoot and validate firmware/software.
• Performing the role of Project Technical Lead on small projects.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or software engineering

Tools

C

C#

Java

Android

iOS

.NET MAUI

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TOGETHER, WE SAVE LIVES

The Software Designer will support our current suite of products and be heavily involved in developing next-generation products. The ideal candidate is an inventive problem solver capable of working through technical challenges and diligently completing assignments. This is a great opportunity to join a team that provides leading-edge life-saving products to clients around the world.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Designing and programming Windows (MS Visual Studio) software applications.
• Designing and programming mobile (Android, iOS) software applications.
• Data acquisition and analysis, peripheral control.
• Documenting software and release documents.
• Test, debug, troubleshoot and validate firmware / software and write test reports.
• Estimating effort required for various tasks.
• Author the technical portion of bids and proposals.
• Performing the role of Project Technical Lead on small projects.
• Maintaining software tools and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 6+ years software experience in a product development environment.
• 2+ years experience writing Android apps.
• Proficiency with C, C#, Java.
• Proficiency in real-time computing and RTOS.
• Good writing and verbal communication skills (English).
• Good software troubleshooting abilities.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or software engineering or equivalent.
• Eligibility for a Canadian security clearance to the level of Secret.
• Experience with ATAK (Android Team Awareness Kit) mobile app development.
• Experience with Cross-platform (Android and iOS) .NET MAUI mobile development.
• Cybersecurity in mobile app development.
• Embedded microcontroller applications.
• Database APIs.
• Understanding of electronics, test instrumentation and control systems.
• Software verification and regression testing.
• Experience with AI Tools related to software.
• Communication protocols – Bluetooth, BLE, I2C, SPI, WiFi, MQTT, USB C.
• Graphics and video (on mobile devices).
• ARM Cortex Mx microcontrollers.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology
• Manufacturing, Law Enforcement, and Armed Forces