Principal systems software engineer

Targeted Talent; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Cambridge is seeking an experienced software engineer to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in C/C++ programming with at least 5 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include software design and debugging in a dynamic environment. This opportunity comes with excellent benefits, including ample vacation days and stock options.

Benefits

20 vacation days

Strong health and extended health benefits

Unlimited sick days

Stock options

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of software engineering or related work experience.
• Strong background in software design, debugging, and performance analysis.
• Deep understanding of system level architecture.

Skills

C / C++ programming skills

Software design

Debugging

Performance analysis

Linux driver or Linux Kernel development

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Python

Job description

Overview

About the Company : Our client is a company building the world's highest- performance pure digital AI inference chip. We are looking for an experienced software engineer with excellent C / C++ programming skills and at least 5 years of related work experience. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in software design, debugging, and performance analysis, and a deep understanding of system level architecture.

Key Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related discipline
• Excellent C / C++ programming skills
• Strong experience in software design, debugging, and performance analysis
• Deep understanding of system level architecture
• Experience with Linux driver or Linux Kernel development
• Ability to work independently and lead development efforts
• Experience contributing to large open / closed source projects

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Minimum 5 years of software engineering or related work experience
• Masters or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related discipline
• Experience with Python and using C / C++ libraries from Python (e.g. using Cython)
• Focus on software quality and testing
• Experience architecting low and high level APIs
• Proficient in a variety of development styles and programming languages
• Ability to build projects from the ground up
• Comfortable working within a rapidly evolving project
• Driven and self-directed

Perks

• 20 vacation days
• Strong health and extended health benefits
• Unlimited sick days
• Stock options

Please apply even if you don't check all the boxes. We are an inclusive and diverse company and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.