Principal Software Developer - Control Systems (Job Req #2025-282)

Ross Video; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ross Video is looking for a Software Engineer to contribute to our growing live production control systems. In this 8-month contract position, you will work on embedded software development, utilizing your extensive experience and problem-solving skills. Join us in delivering cutting-edge solutions in a dynamic environment with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Generous paid time off

Fitness/wellness allowance

Employee share ownership program

Development support

Social activities and events

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of software & embedded development experience.
• Proficient in programming languages: Java, Go, C, C++.
• Experience with SQL databases, Agile methods, and debugging applications.

Responsibilities

• Design embedded software applications on Embedded Linux platforms.
• Develop new features and extend existing applications.
• Troubleshoot and debug applications; estimate development tasks.

Skills

Programming in Java

Programming in Go

Programming in C

Programming in C++

SQL Databases

Agile Development (Scrum)

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science

Tools

SQLite

PostgreSQL

Git

Job description

Why Work at Ross Video? We have a great group of people working together to create and deliver cutting edge products that look amazing and are easy to use. We go all out so that our customers can have the best possible experience and achieve quality results. With a product focus, continual learning, results driven processes, and creative thinking, we constantly strive to improve our solutions and to deliver results. If you've ever watched live television, news, sports, or entertainment, you've seen our products in use. All of the major Hollywood award shows, most professional sports teams, and many of the largest broadcasters in the world use Ross Video technology. Get behind the scenes and learn about what it takes to make live events possible. If that resonates, and you’re someone with integrity, commitment, and a strong drive to deliver great products, we’d love to hear from you.

Job Overview:

The successful candidate will contribute to the development of a rapidly growing and expanding live production control system adaptable for use in workflows ranging from traditional broadcast studios to highly scalable IP based facilities, and the growing field of streaming and cloud-based productions.

This is an 8-month contract position

Who you report to: Manager, Software Development & Architect - Control

What we offer:

Ross offers competitive salaries, comprehensive health plans, and several perks to help you perform at your best.

Some of these perks include flexible hours, generous paid time off, fitness/wellness allowance, an employee share ownership program, development support, and a ton of fun social activities and events!

Best of all, you will be part of the Ross Video family, and we've got an energizing environment here.

What the job is all about:

• Embedded software application design on Embedded Linux platforms, container, or similar environment.
• Developing new and extending features within the existing application framework.
• Developing interfaces that facilitate communication within and between application modules
• Troubleshooting and debugging developed applications and interactions with other system modules
• Estimate development tasks and project effort levels
• Participating in code design and code reviews

Who you are:

• Minimum 7 years SW & Embedded development experience
• Bachelor’s Degree, program certificate or equivalent experience Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science or related field.
• Programming experience in one or more of the following languages Java, Go, C, C++
• Experience with SQL Databases and related technologies, including SQLite and PostgreSQL
• Experience with technologies used to create interfaces with servers/modules including gRPC, HTTP/REST, and others.
• Experience with Agile software development methods (e.g. Scrum), issue tracking (e.g. Jira) and version control systems (e.g git)
• Other experience, desirable skills or areas of interest, considered a plus:
  • Unix/Linux command line tools and scripts
  • Python scripting
  • HTML and JavaScript based Web Page development
  • Live production or Broadcast industry experience or knowledge of relevant workflows, standards, and practices
• You revel in problem solving, take ownership of and have pride in your work
• You enjoy the creative process of ‘finding a way’ to overcome challenges
• You are a flexible, adaptable, self-starter that thrives in a dynamic environment
• You like people and working with a skilled team.
• You recognize that communication skills are as important as technical skills.
• You want to be part of a team that builds great, successful products that customers love

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
At Ross, we embrace diversity, and we want you to bring your authentic self to work.We are committed to building a team that includes a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Inclusivity drives innovation and creativity, and that’s something we’re passionate about at Ross! We believe everyone should be able to enjoy a rewarding career at Ross, regardless of race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, veteran status, physical or mental disability. If a disability means that you need any additional support during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.