Transforming the Future with Convergence of Simulation and Data

Software Engineer Consultant/Expert

Job Summary:

Our client in Kanata, ON is looking for a Software Engineer Consultant/Expert. This is a contract position.

What You Will Do:

Senior Software Developer.

Do you want to kickstart your career in high gear while working with cutting-edge technology on connected car software?

In this position, you will be working in the software development team, participating in a project, and working through the development lifecycle from concept, test plan design, implementation, test bed setup, execution, issue debugging, isolation, and quality metrics tracking. You will gain practical experience in scaled agile software development models and C++ and Python programming. Come and join us and make a difference!

Responsibilities:

• Work in a Scaled Agile Software development environment to deliver state-of-the-art SW solutions for cloud-connected in-vehicle modules working on Ethernet/CAN network - Work with feature requirements to define High-level and Detailed Design.
• Implement, test and maintain software features using C++ and Python.
• Propose and implement optimizations/enhancements to improve software performance/quality.
• Share ideas for innovation and process improvement.

Basics:

• Strong ability for troubleshooting and problem solving.
• Proactive and interested in learning new tools and technologies.
• Ability to work in a multi-site team environment where self-driven and self-motivated capabilities are key initiatives.
• Experience with embedded software and work through the development lifecycle. 
• Working knowledge of adaptive and classic AUTOSAR, Ethernet/CAN network technologies, automotive communication protocol, Google Protobuf.
• Perform scrum master role and implement Agile practices.
• PI/Sprint planning, velocity tracking, retrospectives, demos and JIRA dashboard management, working with the product owner to keep the backlog groomed and prioritized. 
• Ensure quality requirements are met in the software design process.
• 5+ years hands on experience with embedded software development on QNX, Linux, or Android with C++ and Python.
• Demonstrated foundation in computer science, with competencies in memory management, data structures, algorithms and software design.
• Position fully onsite. 

Preferred:

• Working knowledge of AUTOSAR, CAN network technologies, automotive diagnostic protocols.
• Working knowledge of Google Protobuf.
• 1+ years of experience utilizing network trace/capture tools (Wireshark) to investigate and resolve networking issues.
• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or a related field of study.

How You Will Be Successful:

• Envision the Future
• Communicate Honestly and Broadly
• Seek Technology and Business “First”
• Embrace Diversity and Take Risks

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Benefit Package
• Group Retirement Savings Plan (GRSP) with matching contributions
• Paid holidays and vacation time off
• Free training on all Altair products

Why Work with Us:

Altair is a global technology company providing software and cloud solutions in the areas of data analytics, product development, and high-performance computing (HPC). Altair enables organizations in nearly every industry to compete more effectively in a connected world, while creating a more sustainable future. With more than 3,000 engineers, scientists, and creative thinkers in 25 countries, we help solve our customer’s toughest challenges and deliver unparalleled service, helping the innovators innovate, drive better decisions, and turn today’s problems into tomorrow’s opportunities.

Our vision is to transform customer decision making with data analytics, simulation, and high-performance computing.

For more than 30 years, we have been helping our customers integrate electronics and controls with mechanical design to expand product value, develop AI, simulation and data-driven digital twins to drive better decisions, and deliver advanced HPC and cloud solutions to support unlimited idea exploration. To learn more, please visit altair.com

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At our core we are explorers; adventures; pioneers. We are the brains behind some of the world’s most revolutionary innovations and are not only comfortable in new and unchartered waters, we dive headfirst. We are the original trailblazers that make the impossible possible, discovering new solutions to our customer’s toughest challenges.

Altair is an equal opportunity employer. Our backgrounds are diverse, and every member of our global team is critical to our success. Altair’s history demonstrations a belief that empowering each individual authentic voice reinforces a culture that thrives because of the uniqueness among our team.