Senior Linux C/C++ Software Developer

IPG Photonics; Kingston; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Senior Linux C/C++ Software Developer to join their dynamic team in Kingston. This role involves leading the development of cutting-edge software for real-time Linux applications, specifically aimed at enhancing laser processing technology used in various advanced manufacturing sectors, including automotive and aerospace. The successful candidate will have a strong background in C/C++ programming and real-time systems, with opportunities to mentor junior developers and collaborate on exciting projects that drive the electric vehicle revolution. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to making the world safer and more efficient through technology.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in C/C++ development for Linux targets.
• Strong background in real-time Linux development preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead C/C++ software development projects for embedded Linux targets.
• Design and execute development projects to enhance product functionality.
• Mentor junior developers and advance team processes.

Skills

C/C++ Development

Linux Development

Real-time Programming

Debugging

Software Architecture Design

Performance Profiling

Mentoring

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Linux

Debugging Tools

Job description

Description

IPG Photonics (NASDAQ:IPGP) Canada Inc. produces market-disrupting sensor technology and software that is transforming the manufacturing industry.

We are on a mission to make the world greener, safer and more efficient. Our Kingston subsidiary develops cutting-edge monitoring technology that is integrated with IPG Photonics’ world-leading laser manufacturing solutions to provide real-time quality assurance for advanced manufacturing environments around the world. Our customer portfolio comprises world-leading E-mobility manufacturers, household consumer brands and renowned technology companies. We are powering the EV revolution, making medical devices safer, helping win Formula One Grands Prix and helping people land on Mars!

IPG Photonics is changing the world and we’re just getting started. Our group is growing rapidly and is currently recruiting outstanding technical professionals to join the team.

Job Summary

IPG Photonics is seeking a Senior Linux C/C++ Software Developerto join our agile software development team in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. Our Kingston group is responsible for inventing, developing, and building novel process monitoring tools for advanced manufacturing industries.

The group's products are integrated with IPG's industry-leading laser processing solutions and are used to provide quality assurance for high-power laser processing applications in the manufacturing of automotive, aerospace, biomedical, and consumer electronics products. Our technology empowers many household brands to offer increasingly reliable, safe, and efficient solutions to empower industry and improve the lives of consumers. In particular, our technology is being used to drive the electric vehicle revolution.

This position involves leading C and C++ software development on real time Linux targets for our company’s next generation laser weld measurement product. It involves software architecture design, developing time-critical functionality, extending product capabilities and business logic code, performance profiling time-critical operations to improve software performance, and implementing new measurement algorithms. It further involves leading software development projects, performing code reviews, and providing technical mentorship to junior team members.

We expect candidates with significant professional experience developing C/C++ applications for Linux targets. A strong background in real-time Linux development is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leading C/C++ software development projects for embedded Linux targets
• Designing, planning, and executing C/C++ development projects for embedded Linux targets to advance product capabilities and functionality
• Building and debugging applications in Linux
• Performance profiling time-critical operations to identify bottlenecks and improve application performance
• Collaborating with other internal development teams on interface design
• Mentoring junior developers and advising on software development best practices
• Prototyping, developing, testing, and maintaining production quality code
• Advancing our team’s development processes and tools

Qualifications

• Excellent learning, communication, and teamwork abilities
• 5+ years of professional experience developing C/C++ applications for Linux targets
• Proficiency in Linux as a development platform and proficiency with debugging tools
• Experience developing for embedded Linux targets is a benefit
• Extensive understanding of embedded and real-time software development concepts, including shared memory, multi-tasking, inter-process communication, interrupts, etc.
• Strong interest in software development for industrial applications
• Must be authorized to work in Canada
• A strong mathematical background is a benefit
• Experience in radar-based applications is a benefit