Transforming the Future with Convergence of Simulation and Data

Software Engineer Senior

Job Summary:

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

What You Will Do:

TCU Embedded Developer.

As we look to the future and society's changing needs, we are committed to becoming the world¿s most trusted mobility company, delivering smart vehicles for a smart world. Join our team as we create tomorrow! We believe in putting people first, working together, and facing challenges head-on. The successful candidate will join an agile software development team in the Telematics Control Unit (TCU) organization. We are an energetic team that works on various features, providing functionality that impacts the end customer experience. We seek a highly skilled and experienced C++ Developer to join our team on an 18-month contract basis. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in POSIX development within Linux environments and a proven track record of delivering high-quality, robust software. This role will be crucial in delivering the Telematics Control Unit, a high-availability platform providing cellular, WiFi, and GPS connectivity for the entire vehicle. 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

Design, develop, test, and maintain C++ applications within a Linux environment. Adhere to coding standards and best practices to ensure code quality and maintainability. Collaborate with other engineers and stakeholders to gather requirements, design solutions, and implement features. Contribute to the improvement of our development processes and tools. Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members. Troubleshoot and resolve software defects. Write clear and concise documentation. Work effectively both independently and as part of a team. Proactively identify and address potential technical challenges.

Basics:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent experience). Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. Excellent communication and teamwork skill. Minimum 3 years of experience in POSIX development on Linux. Experience with specific POSIX APIs (e.g., threads, sockets, signal handling) is highly desirable.Strong proficiency in C++ programming, including modern C++ features (C++11 and beyond). Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git). Experience with debugging and profiling tools (e.g., gdb, Valgrind).Position fully onsite. 

Preferred:

Experience of driving troubleshooting across multiple teams and vendors.Understanding of SHE (Secure hardware Extension) specification. Experience with Agile development methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban). Experience with build systems (e.g., CMake, Make). Experience with testing frameworks (e.g., gtest, ptest, c-unit). Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker). Experience with specific Linux distributions (Ubuntu).8+ years experience in the design and development of BSP (Linux/QNX) and bootloaders.Detailed knowledge of ARM processors (A series, M series). 

How You Will Be Successful:

Envision the FutureCommunicate Honestly and BroadlySeek Technology and Business “First”Embrace Diversity and Take Risks

What We Offer:

Competitive SalaryComprehensive Benefit PackageGroup Retirement Savings Plan (GRSP) with matching contributionsPaid holidays and vacation time offFree 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

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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.

 

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