Senior Backend & Embedded Systems Engineer (C++, Rust)

Octasic; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options purchase program

Gym membership discount

Public transit reimbursement

Shower on premises

Beverages and snacks free

Job summary

Octasic, headquartered in Montreal, is seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Developer with 10+ years of experience in embedded and backend systems. You will design, build, and maintain scalable, reliable software close to the hardware, with opportunities in front‑end tasks as needed.

The role emphasizes collaboration with product teams and customers, writing unit tests, and mentoring junior developers in a fast‑ paced environment in Montreal.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in CS, software engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in software development.
• Strong hands‑on experience with C++, including embedded systems and mission‑critical apps.
• Willingness to learn Rust; Rust experience is a plus.
• Good understanding of real-time constraints, concurrency, and software architecture.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate across teams to translate requirements into robust implementations.
• Design, develop, and maintain back‑end and embedded systems.
• Write and maintain unit tests to ensure code quality.
• Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and delivery processes.
• Assist in system validation, debugging, and troubleshooting.
• Mentor junior developers and promote best practices in software design.
• Engage with customers and stakeholders to ensure satisfaction.

Skills

Embedded software

C++

Rust (plus)

Unit testing

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in CS/Software Eng/EE

Tools

Embedded systems tooling

Job description

Octasic, headquartered in Montreal, is seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Developer with 10+ years of experience in embedded and backend systems. You will design, build, and maintain scalable, reliable software close to the hardware, with opportunities in front‑end tasks as needed.

The role emphasizes collaboration with product teams and customers, writing unit tests, and mentoring junior developers in a fast‑ paced environment in Montreal.