Senior Software Developer

Rockwell Automation; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance including benefits

Retirement plans

Paid Time off

Volunteering Time off

RRSP/TFSA/EPSP matching

DC Pension

Maternity and Parental Leave

Flexible Work Schedule

Job summary

Rockwell Automation is seeking a Senior Software Developer for the OTTO Fleet Core team in Kitchener, ON. Hybrid work arrangement with responsibilities spanning feature development, testing, and maintenance of OTTO Fleet Manager software used by customers to operate autonomous vehicle fleets.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of software development experience, strong OO skills in C++/Python and C#, and experience with APIs, containers, databases, and observability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent years of relevant work experience.
• Typically requires minimum of 5 years of related experience (software development).
• 3+ years of relevant software development experience.
• Proficiency in object-oriented programming with C++ or Python; experience with C#.

Responsibilities

• Develop reliable software features for OTTO Fleet Manager and related applications.
• Translate product and technical requirements into practical, maintainable software solutions through iterative development.
• Contribute to product priorities such as data-backed workflows, integrations, supportability improvements, and test automation.
• Collaborate with software developers, product partners, and other engineering teams to deliver customer-focused features and improvements.
• Participate in code reviews, design discussions, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement activities.

Skills

C++ / Python OO

C#

APIs / Integrations

Linux experience

Code reviews / CI

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Software Development / CS

Tools

Git

Docker

Kubernetes

SQL / ORM

CI/CD tools

Job description

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world’s manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers – amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility – our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better. We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you we would love to have you join us!

Job Description

As a Senior Software Developer on the Fleet Core team within OTTO by Rockwell Automation, you will help develop, test, maintain OTTO Fleet Manager software used by customers to operate autonomous vehicle fleets. You will work with software developers, product partners, and other engineering teams to turn requirements into practical, reliable software solutions across the product lifecycle. You will report to the Manager, Fleet Core and will work Hybrid in Kitchener, ON.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop reliable software features for OTTO Fleet Manager and related applications that help customers operate autonomous vehicle fleets.
• Translate product and technical requirements into practical, maintainable software solutions through iterative development.
• Contribute to product priorities such as data-backed workflows, integrations, supportability improvements, and test automation.
• Collaborate with software developers, product partners, and other engineering teams to deliver customer-focused features and improvements.
• Participate in code reviews, design discussions, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement activities while taking ownership of assigned work and communicating progress.

The Essentials

• You will Have: Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Years of Relevant Work Experience.

The Preferred

• Typically requires minimum of 5 years of related experience.
• Post‑secondary diploma or degree in Software Development, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 3+ years of relevant software development experience.
• Experience with object‑oriented programming with C++ or Python.
• Experience with C#.
• Experience developing software that works with APIs, services, integrations, databases, or other data-backed workflows.
• Familiarity with common software development tools and workflows, including source control, scripting, issue tracking, documentation, and code review.
• Experience presenting detailed technical documentation to provide practical, iterative solutions.
• Experience with robotics, fleet management, industrial automation or related operational software.
• Experience with containerized applications, Linux environments or deployment workflows.
• Experience with databases, object‑relational mapping, data integration, or data administration.
• Experience with observability, analytics, or data presentation tools.
• Experience with software build systems, package management, or application configuration.

What We Offer

• Health Insurance including Medical and Dental Health Care Spending Account (HCSA – dependent on the plan chosen)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Retirement plans
• Paid Time off
• Volunteering Time off
• Employer Savings Plan Matching (includes RRSP, TFSA, and EPSP)
• Employer Paid DC Pension
• Maternity and Parental Leave
• Top-Up Fitness Reimbursement Program
• Flexible Work Schedule where you will work with your manager to enjoy a work schedule that can be flexible with your personal life.
• For this role, the Base Salary Compensation is from $100,000 - $150,000 CAD Annually. Actual pay will be based on factors such as skills, knowledge, education, and experience.
• This posting is for a newly created position within our organization.

At Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and veterans.

If you are an individual with a disability and you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact our services team at [phone].

Rockwell Automation’s hybrid policy aligns that employees are expected to work at a Rockwell location at least Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays unless they have a business obligation out of the office.

Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), is a global leader in industrial automation and digital transformation. We connect the imaginations of people with the potential of technology to expand what is humanly possible, making the world more productive and more sustainable. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Rockwell Automation employs approximately 28,000 problem solvers dedicated to our customers in more than 100 countries.

To learn more about how we are bringing the Connected Enterprise to life across industrial enterprises, visit www.rockwellautomation.com.

We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you we would love to have you join us!