Principal systems software engineer

Targeted Talent; Canada; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Canada is seeking an experienced Software Engineer specializing in C/C++. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in software design, debugging, and performance analysis. Key responsibilities include developing performant software, contributing to system architecture, and leading projects. Strong health benefits and unlimited sick days are part of this inclusive workplace.

Benefits

20 vacation days

Strong health and extended health benefits

Unlimited sick days

Stock options

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software engineering or related work experience.
• Excellent C/C++ programming skills.
• Experience with Linux driver or Linux Kernel development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain software in C/C++ with a focus on performance.
• Design, debug, and perform performance analysis to optimize systems.
• Work independently and lead development efforts.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Software design

Debugging

Performance analysis

System level architecture

Linux driver development

Open/Closed source project contribution

Education

Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Masters or PhD in relevant discipline

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.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain software in C/C++ with a focus on performance and reliability.
• Design, debug, and perform performance analysis to optimize software and systems.
• Contribute to system-level architecture decisions and software design across components.
• Experience with Linux driver or Linux Kernel development and related tooling.
• Work independently and lead development efforts, coordinating with teammates and stakeholders.
• Contribute to large open/closed source projects as appropriate.

Qualifications

• 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.