Principal systems software engineer

Targeted Talent; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Kelowna is seeking an experienced software engineer to develop high-performance digital AI inference chips. Candidates should have excellent C/C++ skills and a strong software design background. The role offers diverse projects, strong health benefits, and stock options. Ideal for candidates with a passion for software quality in an inclusive environment.

Benefits

20 vacation days

Strong health and extended health benefits

Unlimited sick days

Stock options

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of software engineering or related work experience.
• Masters or PhD in Computer Science or related discipline.
• Experience with using C / C++ libraries from Python.

Responsibilities

• Lead development efforts and work independently.
• Contribute to large open-source or closed-source projects.
• Architect low- and high-level APIs.

Skills

C / C++ programming

Software design

Debugging

Performance analysis

System-level architecture

Education

Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Tools

Linux driver development

Python

Job description

Job Description

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, 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-source or 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.