Senior Software Developer

1125 Bentley Canada, Inc; Quebec; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary & benefits

Impact Day

Recognition program

Inclusion & wellbeing

Global impact stories

Job summary

Bentley Systems in Quebec City is seeking a Senior Software Developer to join our Civil Engineering Applications team. You will design, develop, test, and maintain software components for our industry-leading design tools used on major infrastructure projects.

You will own features from design to delivery, mentor junior engineers, collaborate with distributed teams, and drive quality, performance, and innovation. Proficiency in C++ and C# and a strong OO design background are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of professional software development experience.
• Strong proficiency in C++ and C#.
• Deep understanding of object-oriented design principles, software architecture, and design patterns.
• Experience designing and developing complex, production-quality software systems.
• Strong debugging, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with distributed teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies quickly and successfully apply them in production environments.
• A proactive, results-oriented mindset with a passion for delivering high-quality software.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software components for Bentley's Civil Engineering applications.
• Take ownership of features from design through delivery and support.
• Collaborate with globally distributed engineering teams to deliver scalable solutions.
• Participate in architecture and design discussions and drive technical decisions.
• Develop clean, maintainable, extensible code using modern engineering practices.
• Create and execute unit and integration tests to ensure quality.
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues and perform root-cause analysis.
• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives related to quality and performance.
• Research, evaluate, and integrate emerging technologies and practices.

Skills

C++

C#

OO design

Software architecture

Production-quality software

Debugging

Independent work

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science/Software Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Visual Studio

.NET Framework

Cross-platform development

Job description

Location: Quebec City, Quebec, Canada – Hybrid (3 days a week, in-office)

Lieu : Québec (Québec), Canada -Hybride (3 jours par semaine au bureau)

We are seeking a talented and experienced Senior Software Developer to join our Civil Engineering Applications team. In this role, you will help shape the future of industry-leading design software used on some of the world's most complex and innovative infrastructure projects. You will collaborate with a highly skilled international engineering team, solve challenging technical problems, and contribute to software that makes a real-world impact. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate engineer who enjoys technical ownership, continuous learning, and driving innovation in a collaborative environment.

Core Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software components for Bentley's Civil Engineering applications.
• Take ownership of features and functionality from design through delivery and ongoing support.
• Collaborate with globally distributed engineering teams to deliver scalable, high-quality solutions.
• Participate in architecture and design discussions, helping drive technical decisions and best practices.
• Develop clean, maintainable, and extensible code using modern software engineering principles.
• Create and execute unit and integration tests to ensure product quality and reliability.
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues and perform root-cause analysis of software defects.
• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive, actionable feedback to peers.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives related to quality, performance, developer productivity, and engineering processes.
• Research, evaluate, and integrate emerging technologies and development practices where appropriate.
• Collaborate effectively through Microsoft Teams, meetings, technical discussions, and cross-functional project activities.

Leadership & Mentorship

• Serve as a technical leader within the team, helping guide design and implementation decisions.
• Mentor junior and intermediate engineers by sharing knowledge, best practices, and development expertise.
• Champion engineering excellence, software quality, and continuous learning across the organization.
• Support Agile development processes, including sprint planning, estimation, retrospectives, and technical refinement sessions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of professional software development experience.
• Strong proficiency in C++ and C#.
• Deep understanding of object-oriented design principles, software architecture, and design patterns.
• Experience designing and developing complex, production-quality software systems.
• Strong debugging, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with distributed teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies quickly and successfully apply them in production environments.
• A proactive, results-oriented mindset with a passion for delivering high-quality software.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing desktop or engineering software applications.
• Experience with Microsoft Visual Studio, .NET Framework, and related Microsoft technologies.
• Experience with JavaScript and/or TypeScript.
• Familiarity with cloud-connected applications and service-oriented architecture.
• Experience with automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and modern DevOps practices.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot and other developer productivity platforms.

What We Offer:

• An attractive salary and benefits package.
• Bentley Impact Day: take a day off from work to volunteer with an organization of your choice.
• Celebrate milestone achievements and moments that matter through our colleague recognition award programs and our Bentley Achievers platform.
• A commitment to inclusion, belonging and colleague wellbeing through global initiatives and resource groups.
• Be part of a company committed to making a real difference by advancing the world’s infrastructure for better quality of life, where your contributions help build a more sustainable, connected, and resilient world.
• Discover our latest user success stories for an insight into our global impact.

Who We Are:

Bentley Systems (Nasdaq: BSY) is the infrastructure engineering software company. We provide innovative software to advance the world’s infrastructure – sustaining both the global economy and environment. Our industry-leading software solutions are used by professionals, and organizations of every size, for the design, construction, and operations of roads and bridges, rail and transit, water and wastewater, public works and utilities, buildings and campuses, mining, and industrial facilities. Our offerings, powered by the iTwin Platform for infrastructure digital twins, include MicroStation and Bentley Open applications for modeling and simulation, Seequent’s software for geoprofessionals, and Bentley Infrastructure Cloud encompassing ProjectWise for project delivery, SYNCHRO for construction management, and AssetWise for asset operations. Bentley Systems’ 5,200 colleagues generate annual revenues of more than $1 billion in 194 countries.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Equal Opportunity Employer: Bentley is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and considers for employment all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender/gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, religion/belief, national origin, caste, age, or any other characteristic protected by local law or unrelated to job qualifications.

At Bentley, you'll help shape the future of infrastructure with innovative solutions, a global impact, and a culture that values growth, collaboration, and sustainability. Built by engineers for engineers, Bentley has been the leading global provider of infrastructure engineering software for 40 years. Join us on our continued journey leading industry change.

This is a Hybrid role.