Imaging & Analysis Software Engineer (Canada)

LifeCanvas Technologies Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Startup environment

Job summary

LifeCanvas Technologies Inc. in Toronto, Canada, is seeking an Imaging & Analysis Software Engineer to bridge SPIM imaging, data engineering and customer support.

You will deploy, support and maintain imaging data management and analysis software for internal teams and external customers, contribute new features, and ensure reliability in a fast-moving startup. You will work with imaging and software engineers and biomedical data analysts to streamline workflows, resolve technical challenges

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/engineering/biocomputing or related field.
• 2+ years of professional experience in software engineering.
• Experience with Linux and Windows environments, deployment and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, deploy imaging data management and analysis software.
• Provide technical support to customers with installation and workflow issues.
• Maintain and improve software applications for reliability across environments.
• Implement new features per customer requests or internal needs.
• Collaborate with SPIM Imaging and Data Engineering teams on workflows.
• Develop and maintain installation guides, docs, and tests.
• Explain solutions clearly to customers and train on software functionality.

Skills

Excellent communication

Problem solving

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Conda

Pip

Docker

Installation scripts

Job description

LifeCanvas Technologies, an MIT spinoff venture, is revolutionizing the way we see and study biological systems. LifeCanvas offers cutting-edge technologies and end-to-end solutions that enable holistic molecular imaging of biological systems, accelerating breakthrough discoveries in science and the development of new therapeutic strategies. As a key partner in this global effort, our computational team works on enabling scientific innovation and directly collaborates with global researchers in bioengineering, neuroscience, and oncology.

Job Summary

We are seeking an ambitious and motivated Imaging & Analysis Software Engineer to join our dynamic team. This position will be jointly part of the SPIM Imaging Team andthe Data Engineering & Analysis Team, bridging microscopy imaging systems, scientific software engineering, and customer-facing technical support.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in software development, installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance, with a strong interest in biomedical imaging and data analysis. In this role, you will be responsible for deploying, supporting, and maintaining imaging data management and analysis software for both internal teams and external customers. You will also contribute to developing new software features, improving existing applications, and ensuring the reliability and usability of the software. You will collaborate closely with our imaging and software engineers and biomedical data analysts, and customers to resolve technical challenges, streamline software workflows, and support the successful adoption of LifeCanvas Technologies in a fast-paced startup environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and deploy imaging data management and analysis software for internal teams and external customers, including setup, integration, and validation in different computing environments.
• Provide technical support to customers, including troubleshooting software issues, resolving installation and configuration problems, and assisting with imaging data processing and analysis workflows.
• Maintain and improve existing software applications and ensure reliable operation across different hardware and software environments.
• Implement new features upon request by customers or internal development needs.
• Work closely with the SPIM Imaging and Data Engineering & Analysis teams to integrate image acquisition, data management, processing, and analysis workflows.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, installation guides, troubleshooting procedures, and software testing protocols to improve usability and supportability.
• Communicate technical solutions clearly to customers and provide guidance or training on software functionality, configuration, and best practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, electrical engineering, bioengineering, computational biology, or a related field with 2+ years of relevant professional experience, or equivalent advanced education.
• Experience with software installation, configuration, deployment, and troubleshooting in Linux and/or Windows environments.
• Familiarity with software engineering best practices, including version control, testing, debugging, and documentation.
• Excellent communication skills to facilitate information flow between teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a self-motivated and detail-oriented mindset and the ability to work in a team environment while being comfortable with taking full ownership to accomplish overall goals.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical users, particularly in customer-facing support situations.
• Strong interest in working in a fast-growing life sciences startup environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience developing or maintaining scientific imaging, image processing, or image analysis software.
• Familiarity with light-sheet fluorescence microscopy, neuroscience, and immunohistochemistry.
• Experience working with large imaging datasets, including TIFF, Zarr, or other scientific image formats.
• Experience with software deployment, packaging, or distribution tools such as Conda, pip, Docker, or installation scripts.
• Full insurance package for full-time employees.