Software Developer - Control (Job Req #2025-264)

Ross; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Ross Video as a Software Developer to innovate in live production control systems. Collaborate on UI design, transforming traditional broadcasts into scalable IP solutions. Ideal candidates have strong backgrounds in UI development, embedded systems, and work well in dynamic environments.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Generous paid time off

Fitness/wellness allowance

Employee share ownership program

Development support

Social activities and events

Qualifications

• 3-5 years UI and Web development experience minimum.
• Experience in embedded systems preferred.
• Knowledge of Agile development, Unix/Linux environment, and scripting languages.

Responsibilities

• User Interface design and implementation for Web UIs.
• Conversion of existing application UIs to HTML/Web-Based implementation.
• Developing new features and troubleshooting UIs.

Skills

UI and Web development

Problem solving

Agile software development

Unix/Linux development

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science

Tools

Jira

Git

Job description

Software Developer - Control (Job Req #2025-264)

Job Description

Posted Monday, May 26, 2025 at 4:00 AM

Why Work at Ross Video? We have a great group of people working together to create and deliver cutting edge products that look amazing and are easy to use. We go all out so that our customers can have the best possible experience and achieve quality results. With a product focus, continual learning, results driven processes, and creative thinking, we constantly strive to improve our solutions and to deliver results. If you've ever watched live television, news, sports, or entertainment, you've seen our products in use. All of the major Hollywood award shows, most professional sports teams, and many of the largest broadcasters in the world use Ross Video technology. Get behind the scenes and learn about what it takes to make live events possible. If that resonates, and you’re someone with integrity, commitment, and a strong drive to deliver great products, we’d love to hear from you.

Job Overview:

The successful candidate will contribute to the development of a rapidly growing and expanding live production control system adaptable for use in workflows ranging from traditional broadcast studios to highly scalable IP based facilities, and the growing field of streaming and cloud-based productions.

• A one year contract position

Who you report to: Senior Manager, UI & Workflow

What we offer:

Ross offers competitive salaries, comprehensive health plans, and several perks to help you perform at your best.

Some of these perks include flexible hours, generous paid time off, fitness/wellness allowance, an employee share ownership program, development support, and a ton of fun social activities and events!

Best of all, you will be part of the Ross Video family, and we've got an energizing environment here.

What the job is all about:

• User Interface design and implementation for Web UIs in Embedded/Server Linux, container, or similar environment.
• Conversion of existing application UIs from existing framework to HTML/Web-Based implementation.
• Developing new and extending UI features within an existing application framework.
• Developing interfaces that facilitate communication within and between modules.
• Troubleshooting and debugging developed UIs and interactions with other system modules.
• Estimate development tasks and project effort levels.
• Participating in code design and code reviews.

Who you are:

• 3-5 years UI and Web development experience minimum.
• Experience developing for embedded systems, single-board-computers or other space-constrained environments preferred.
• Familiarity with Unix/Linux development environment, command line tools, and scripting languages (e.g. bash).
• Experience with Agile software development methods (e.g. Scrum), issue tracking (e.g. Jira) and version control systems (e.g git).
• Ability to provide accurate estimates for task & project durations and drive towards completion.
• You revel in problem solving, take ownership of and have pride in your work.
• You enjoy the creative process of ‘finding a way’ to overcome challenges.
• You are a flexible, adaptable, self-starter that thrives in a dynamic environment.
• You like people and working with a skilled team.
• You recognize that communication skills are as important as technical skills.
• You want to be part of a team that builds great, successful products that customers love.

Bonus points if you have the following:

• Application software and UI / Device Web interface design experience
• Experience with Other common UI frameworks (e.g. Qt, Gtk, Java Swing)
• Knowledge of broadcast studios, especially router / distribution systems is helpful.
• Live production or Broadcast industry experience or knowledge of relevant workflows, standards, and practices,
• Programming experience in one or more of the following languages C, C++, Java, Go, Python
• Bachelor’s Degree, program certificate or equivalent experience Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science or related field

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
At Ross, we embrace diversity, and we want you to bring your authentic self to work.We are committed to building a team that includes a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Inclusivity drives innovation and creativity, and that’s something we’re passionate about at Ross! We believe everyone should be able to enjoy a rewarding career at Ross, regardless of race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, veteran status, physical or mental disability. If a disability means that you need any additional support during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.