Senior Software Engineer (Brain Team)

Magnet Forensics; Canada; On-site; CAD 111,000 - 191,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in digital investigative software is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design and optimize AI capabilities. This hybrid role involves working closely with cross-functional teams to solve challenging problems and improve existing software systems, driving meaningful impact within the platform. Candidates should have 5+ years of software engineering experience and a solid background in cloud-native solutions.

Benefits

Generous time off policies

Competitive compensation

Healthcare and retirement benefits

Volunteer opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience with cloud‑native systems.
• 5+ years in software engineering.
• Strong programming and problem solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and optimize AI capabilities.
• Identify system performance improvements.
• Drive collaboration with cross‑functional teams.

Skills

Experience with cloud‑native systems and building scalable software solutions

Experience with major front‑end frameworks

Familiarity with distributed systems and cloud infrastructure

Strong programming and analytical skills

Ability to work cross‑functionally

5+ years of experience in software engineering

Tools

C#

Python

AWS

Job description

Magnet Forensics is a global leader in the development of digital investigative software that acquires, analyzes, and shares evidence from computers, smartphones, tablets, and IoT-related devices. We are continually innovating so our customers can deploy advanced and effective tools to protect their companies, communities, and countries.

Serving thousands of customers globally, our solutions are playing a crucial role in modernizing digital investigations, helping investigators fight crime, protect assets, and guard national security.

With employees based around the world, Magnet Forensics has been expanding our global presence. As a part of Magnet Forensics, you can expect to make a difference in the world, no matter what role you play. You’ll be supported through learning and development, not to mention an incredible team with unbelievable talent and integrity.

If you think you would be the right person to join our team working towards this goal, we would love to hear from you!

Your Role

We are looking for a skilled Senior Software Engineer to join our team in designing, building, and optimizing our AI capabilities. As part of the Brain team, you will help create and improve software systems that surface critical leads and insights for forensic investigators, ensuring fast, relevant, and accurate results. You’ll collaborate closely with Product, UX, and Engineering teams to develop scalable and high-performance solutions for complex digital forensics workflows. This role offers the opportunity to work on challenging problems and lead the design/implementation of state-of-the‑art systems within a growing platform.

Please note: The role will be a hybrid of remote work and in office for candidates in a commutable distance to our Waterloo and Ottawa offices. We have a flexible working arrangement.

What You Will Accomplish

• Work across the stack (server‑side application code, client applications, database, cloud infrastructure);
• Identify system performance improvements by analyzing data and implementing optimizations across multiple areas of the system;
• Own critical system components, driving improvements to both functionality and user impact;
• Coordinate the deployment, monitoring, and scaling of cloud‑based systems;
• Drive collaboration with cross‑functional teams to build innovative solutions for our platform;
• Lead with a data‑driven approach, working in tight feedback loops to iterate and enhance features.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• In your first 90 days, you’ll dive into our systems, familiarizing yourself with the underlying technology and relevant user workflows. You’ll collaborate closely with the team to enhance core system components, drive improvements, and make an immediate impact across multiple areas of the system. By the end of your first three months, you’ll have taken ownership of a key initiative, delivering enhancements that directly improve the platform’s performance or capabilities.

3>What We Are Looking For

• We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer who is eager to lead development on a cloud‑native platform and tackle real‑world problems in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment. While you don’t need to be an expert in every technology listed, a solid engineering background and the ability to learn quickly will set you up for success.

Required Skills

• Experience with cloud‑native systems and building scalable software solutions;
• Experience working with one or more major front‑end web frameworks (e.g. React, Vue, Angular);
• Familiarity with distributed systems, event processing, cloud infrastructure, and optimizing system performance;
• Strong programming, analytical, and problem‑solving skills, with a data‑driven mindset;
• Naturally curious and willing to learn. Comfortable in navigating ambiguity and fast‑changing environments;
• Ability to work cross‑functionally, communicate effectively with technical and non‑technical stakeholders, and collaborate in a team environment;
• Experience writing and maintaining automated test suites at various levels of abstraction;
• 5+ years of experience in software engineering, working on production systems;
• Languages and technologies we use and teach include: C#, Python, and AWS.

Nice To Have Skills

• Familiarity with AI technologies (e.g., natural language search, MCP, agentic workflows);
• Understanding of modern search techniques like graph‑based search or retrieval‑augmented generation (RAG);
• Experience or willingness to use AI as part of your development process and workflows;
• Practical leadership experience (regardless of title).

The Most Important Thing

• We’re looking for candidates that can provide examples of how they have demonstrated Magnet CODE in their previous experiences:
• CARE – We care about each other and our mission to make a difference in the world.
• OWN – We are accountable for our results – while never forgetting to act with integrity, empathy, and respect.
• DEDICATE – We put our heart and soul into meeting the needs of our customers and helping them serve the people they protect.
• EVOLVE – We are constantly innovating and exploring new ways to work together to make an impact with our work.

Compensation & Benefits

• The Compensation Range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. Please note that the actual compensation may vary depending on location and job‑related factors such as qualifications, experience, knowledge and skills. If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location and you are selected for an interview, the Talent Acquisition Partner can share more information with you. If the compensation structure for the role includes an incentive component (ie. most Sales roles) the range below represents total target compensation (TTC) (base salary + variable).

Compensation Range

• MIN: $111,300 – MID: $159,000 – MAX: $190,800 CAD

Benefits

• Generous time off policies;
• Competitive compensation;
• Volunteer opportunities;
• Reward and recognition programs;
• Employee committees & resource groups;
• Healthcare and retirement benefits.

Here at Magnet Forensics, we are committed to continuous learning and are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. This commitment will be reflected in our hiring processes and embedded in our values and how we treat one another. If you’re interested in this role, but do not meet all of the qualifications listed above, we encourage you to apply anyways.

Magnet Forensics is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics or any other basis forbidden under federal, provincial, or local law. We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process and work environment. Accommodation is available to all applicants upon request throughout the hiring process. Please contact [e-mail] should you require any accommodations.

US Applicants: Magnet Forensics participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.