Senior System Engineer

IMMERSIVE Design Studios; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Immersive Design Studios in Montreal is seeking a hands-on Systems Engineer to support the technical infrastructure behind CANVAS projects and internal operations.

You will own and operate IT systems across Windows environments, networks, cloud infrastructure, and backups, collaborating with software, production, and project teams to deploy, test, and maintain reliable systems while documenting diagrams and standards.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in systems engineering or IT infrastructure
• Strong knowledge of Windows and networking
• Ability to read and maintain system diagrams
• Experience with deployment, testing, and commissioning
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Cisco Catalyst or Meraki experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, configure, maintain, and upgrade IT systems
• Evaluate and integrate hardware and software solutions
• Test and commission new systems and infrastructure
• Manage Windows workstations, cloud infrastructure, and backups
• Configure and troubleshoot networks
• Diagnose issues and perform root-cause analysis
• Monitor system performance, reliability, availability, and security
• Document system diagrams, configurations, procedures, and standards

Skills

Systems engineering

IT infrastructure

Networking

Windows environments

Documentation

Deployment and testing

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Cisco Catalyst

Meraki

Cloud infrastructure

Job description

Immersive Design Studios is a software-driven company developing CANVAS, a platform used in advanced immersive environments and large-scale visual installations.

Our projects combine software, computing, networking, audiovisual to deliver sophisticated experiences around the world.

About the Role

We are looking for a hands-on Systems Engineer to support the technical infrastructure behind our CANVAS projects and internal operations.

The role combines systems engineering, IT infrastructure, networking, and technical deployment. The Systems Engineer will work closely with our technical, software, production, and project teams.

The ideal candidate takes ownership of systems, enjoys solving complex technical problems, and is comfortable working independently or as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, configure, maintain, and upgrade IT systems
• Evaluate and integrate hardware and software solutions
• Test and commission new systems and infrastructure
• Manage Windows workstations, cloud infrastructure, and backup systems
• Configure and troubleshoot networks
• Diagnose hardware, software, and networking issues and perform root-cause analysis
• Monitor system performance, reliability, availability, and security
• Document and maintain system diagrams, configurations, procedures, and technical standards

Profile

The ideal candidate is hands-on, analytical, detail-oriented, and comfortable working across multiple technical disciplines. You enjoy solving complex problems, understanding how systems interact, and finding reliable, practical solutions.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in systems engineering, IT infrastructure, systems administration, or a related field
• Strong knowledge of computer systems, Windows environments, and networking
• Ability to understand and maintain technical documentation and system diagrams
• Experience with system deployment, testing, and commissioning
• Cisco Catalyst, Meraki, or similar experience is an asset
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, or equivalent professional experience

Why Join Immersive Design Studios

Join a diverse and creative environment where technology, design, and innovation come together.

Work on high-profile projects using cutting-edge technology, with the opportunity to work across software, computing, networking, and audiovisual systems.

At IDS, your ideas and technical expertise matter. Your individual contribution will be heard, valued, and can make a real difference in the projects we deliver and the way we work.