Product Developer (AI Focused)

SSI ShipConstructor; Victoria; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education benefits

Self-paced learning opportunities

Work-from-home options

Job summary

ShipConstructor Software Inc. is seeking a Product Developer (AI Focused) to join our Victoria-based team. The role blends software engineering with applied AI to operationalize intelligent features across ship design and production systems.

You will collaborate with product teams, platform engineers, and architects to deliver robust, scalable software while adhering to SSI standards and agile practices. The position supports in-office, hybrid, or remote work depending on location.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related discipline.
• Solid experience in software development with a focus on backend or systems engineering.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C#, or C++.
• Experience designing and building scalable, distributed systems.
• Experience with AI/ML infrastructure or MLOps tooling (e.g., MLflow, Kubeflow, Azure ML).

Responsibilities

• Uphold and demonstrate SSI's guiding principles in all business activities.
• Represent ShipConstructor Software Inc. professionally and provide excellent service to internal and external customers.
• Take initiative, be proactive, and contribute positively within and beyond your team.
• Clarify requirements and expectations to ensure a thorough understanding of assigned work.
• Design, develop, test, and maintain software in accordance with SSI coding standards and development guidelines.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve software defects, performance issues, security concerns, and other technical problems.
• Complete assigned tasks within agreed timelines and budgets, escalating risks or variances promptly.
• Document technical issues, resolutions, and development decisions for future reference.
• Research, evaluate, and recommend tools, technologies, and process improvements that enhance software quality and team productivity.
• Contribute to the creation, maintenance, communication, and enforcement of development standards and best practices.
• Demonstrate leadership through collaboration, knowledge sharing, and effective participation in team meetings and discussions.
• Plan, prioritize, and execute work efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Python

C#

C++

Backend dev

Distributed systems

ML infra

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Software Eng or related

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

MLflow

Kubeflow

Azure ML

Job description

About the Opportunity

SSI is looking for a permanent, full-time Product Developer (AI Focused) to join our Product Development team in Victoria, British Columbia. This position will allow the successful candidate to work in-office, hybrid or remote depending on location.

SSI is a global software company servicing the needs of the offshore and marine industries all over the world for over 30 years. We are proud to offer a fully inclusive culture and workplace welcoming ALL people with relevant skills and experience to our flat organizational structure, working with self-directed teams using Agile Principles as well as our own defined SSI Principles to guide us in our daily work.

The Position:

Working at the intersection of software engineering and applied AI, this role will collaborate with product teams, platform engineers, and architects to operationalize intelligent features across ship design and production systems.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Uphold and demonstrate SSI's guiding principles in all business activities.
• Represent ShipConstructor Software Inc. professionally and provide excellent service to internal and external customers.
• Take initiative, be proactive, and contribute positively within and beyond your team.
• Clarify requirements and expectations to ensure a thorough understanding of assigned work.
• Design, develop, test, and maintain software in accordance with SSI coding standards and development guidelines.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve software defects, performance issues, security concerns, and other technical problems.
• Complete assigned tasks within agreed timelines and budgets, escalating risks or variances promptly.
• Document technical issues, resolutions, and development decisions for future reference.
• Research, evaluate, and recommend tools, technologies, and process improvements that enhance software quality and team productivity.
• Contribute to the creation, maintenance, communication, and enforcement of development standards and best practices.
• Demonstrate leadership through collaboration, knowledge sharing, and effective participation in team meetings and discussions.
• Plan, prioritize, and execute work efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

What we look for:

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related discipline
• Solid experience in software development with a focus on backend or systems engineering
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C#, or C++
• Experience designing and building scalable, distributed systems
• Experience with AI/ML infrastructure or MLOps tooling (e.g., MLflow, Kubeflow, Azure ML)

Great to have:

• Exposure to data engineering frameworks and streaming technologies
• Experience working with large datasets, ideally in engineering or CAD-related domains
• Knowledge of containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes)
• Familiarity with spatial data and CAD systems

About the Benefits

SSI offers a competitive compensation package that includes a full benefits package, competitive wages and profit-sharing, as well as education benefits, self-paced learning opportunities, and the opportunity to work from home on a full or partial basis.