Senior Software Engineer

1125 Bentley Canada, Inc; Quebec; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bentley Impact Day

Recognition programs

Colleague wellbeing

Career growth

Job summary

Bentley Systems is seeking a Senior Software Developer to join the Civil Engineering Applications team in a hybrid or in-office role in Quebec City, Canada.

The role focuses on designing, developing, and evolving software for civil engineering applications with leadership and mentorship responsibilities. You will own features end-to-end, collaborate globally, and help drive best practices and modern development techniques.

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.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software components for Bentley's Civil Engineering applications.
• Take ownership of features 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, driving 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 defects.
• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives related to quality, performance, and productivity.
• Research, evaluate, and integrate emerging technologies where appropriate.

Skills

C++

C#

OO design

Software architecture

Production software development

Debugging

Distributed teams

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in CS/SE

Tools

Microsoft Visual Studio

.NET Framework

JavaScript

TypeScript

Job description

Location

Quebec City, Quebec, Canada (Hybrid or In-Office)

About Bentley Systems

Bentley Systems is a global leader in software solutions for infrastructure engineering. Our technology empowers engineers, architects, constructors, and owner-operators around the world to design, build, and operate critical infrastructure projects.

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.

Responsibilities

As a Senior Software Developer, you will play a key role in the design, development, and evolution of Bentley's Civil Engineering software portfolio.

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.

Développeur Logiciel Principal

Lieu : Québec (Québec), Canada (mode hybride ou en présentiel)

À propos de Bentley Systems

Bentley Systems est un chef de file mondial des solutions logicielles pour l’ingénierie des infrastructures. Notre technologie permet aux ingénieurs, architectes, constructeurs et propriétaires‑exploitants du monde entier de concevoir, construire et exploiter des projets d’infrastructure essentiels.

Nous recherchons un(e) Développeur(euse) logiciel principal(e) talentueux(se) et expérimenté(e) pour se joindre à notre équipe des applications d’ingénierie civile. Dans le rôle, vous contribuerez à façonner l’avenir de logiciels de conception de calibre mondial utilisés dans certains des projets d’infrastructure les plus complexes et innovants au monde. Vous collaborerez avec une équipe internationale d’ingénierie hautement qualifiée, résoudrez des défis techniques complexes et contribuerez à des logiciels ayant un impact concret. Il s’agit d’une excellente occasion pour une personne passionnée par l’ingénierie logicielle qui apprécie l’autonomie technique, l’apprentissage continu et l’innovation au sein d’un environnement collaboratif.

Responsabilités

À titre de Développeur(euse) logiciel principal(e), vous jouez un rôle clé dans la conception, le développement et l’évolution du portefeuille de logiciels d’ingénierie civile de Bentley.

Responsabilités principales

• Concevoir, développer, tester et maintenir des composantes logicielles pour les applications d’ingénierie civile de Bentley.
• Assumer la responsabilité des fonctionnalités, de leur conception jusqu’à leur livraison et leur soutien continu.
• Collaborer avec des équipes d’ingénierie réparties à l’échelle mondiale afin de livrer des solutions évolutives et de grande qualité.
• Participer aux discussions d’architecture et de conception en contribuant aux décisions techniques et aux meilleures pratiques.
• Développer un code propre, maintenable et extensible en appliquant les principes modernes de l’ingénierie logicielle.
• Créer et exécuter des essais unitaires et d’intégration afin d’assurer la qualité et la fiabilité des produits.
• Diagnostiquer des problèmes techniques complexes et effectuer des analyses des causes fondamentales des défauts logiciels.
• Réaliser des revues de code et fournir une rétroaction constructive et applicable à ses collègues.
• Contribuer aux initiatives d’amélioration continue lié à la qualité, à la performance, à la productivité des développeurs et aux processus d’ingénierie.
• Effectuer des recherches, évaluer et intégrer…

Leadership et mentorat

Agir à titre de leader technique au sein de l’équipe et guider les décisions de conception et de mise en œuvre. Encadrer les ingénieurs juniors et intermédiaires en partageant ses connaissances, les meilleures pratiques et son expertise en développement. Promouvoir l’excellence en ingénierie, la qualité logicielle et l’apprentissage continu dans toute l’organisation. Soutenir les processus de développement Agile, y compris la planification des sprints, l’estimation des efforts, les rétrospectives et les séances de raffinement technique.

Qualifications requises

• Baccalauréat ou maîtrise en informatique, en génie logiciel ou dans un domaine connexe.
• Plus de 8 ans d’expérience professionnelle en développement logiciel.
• Excellente maîtrise du C++ et du C#.
• Solide compréhension des principes de conception orientée objet, de l’architecture logicielle et des modèles de conception (design patterns).
• Expérience démontrée dans la conception et le développement de systèmes logiciels complexes de qualité production.
• Excellentes compétences en débogage, en résolution de problèmes et en analyse.
• Capacité à travailler de manière autonome tout en collaborant efficacement avec des équipes distribuées.
• Excellentes aptitudes à la communication écrite et verbale.
• Capacité démontrée à apprendre rapidement de nouvelles technologies et à les appliquer avec succès dans des environnements de production.
• Attitude proactive axée sur les résultats et passion pour la livraison de logiciels de haute qualité.

Qualifications souhaitées

• Expérience dans le développement d’applications logicielles de bureau (desktop) ou de logiciels d’ingénierie.
• Expérience avec Microsoft Visual Studio, le .NET Framework et les technologies Microsoft connexes.
• Expérience avec JavaScript et/ou TypeScript.
• Connaissance des applications connectées au nuage (cloud) et des architectures orientées services.
• Expérience avec les tests automatisés, les pipelines CI/CD et les pratiques DevOps modernes.
• Familiarité avec des outils de développement assistés par l’IA tels que GitHub Copilot et d’autres plateformes visant à accroître la productivité des développeurs.

What We Offer

Step into a collaborative work environment where ideas flourish, and teamwork propels us forward towards shared success.

• 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.

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 $1billion in 194 countries.

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.

Company Culture

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.