Altair Engineering

Transforming the Future with Convergence of Simulation and Data

Software Engineer (3) - Core Engineer 3

Job Summary:

Our client in Kanata, ON is looking for a Software Engineer (3) - Core Engineer 3. This is a contract position.

What You Will Do:

Our Client was built on the belief that freedom of movement drives human progress. As we look to the future and the changing needs of society, 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 Embedded Connectivity team is responsible for the software platform that enables connectivity and advanced application features within next-generation vehicles. The team is designing and building the next-generation software platform for the FNV3.X vehicle architecture, structured around high-performance compute clusters and zonal aggregators. As a member of this software team, the successful candidate will be involved in cutting-edge embedded software development, working on system components that provide enabling frameworks or additional functional services above the operating system and drivers. As part of the Networking team, you will define, design, and build networking software that involves lower-layer protocol concepts to provide a scalable distributed framework used by applications and services across various modules in the vehicle network. You will have the opportunity to develop software across various hardware and software platforms and to create innovative solutions to the challenges posed by the vehicle networking environment. This will include work supporting upcoming autonomous vehicle offerings, connected vehicle services, V2X, and other advanced vehicle networking technologies.

Working as a member of this software team, the successful candidate will be involved in cutting-edge embedded software development, working on system components that either provide enabling frameworks or additional functional services above the operating system services and drivers. As part of the Networking team, you will define, design, and build networking software that involve lower layer protocol concepts to provide a scalable distributed framework that is used by applications and services on various modules in the vehicle network. You will have the opportunity to develop software on various hardware and software platforms and create innovative solutions to the challenges presented by the vehicle networking environment. This will include work supporting upcoming autonomous vehicle offerings, connected vehicle services, V2X, and other advanced vehicle networking technologies.

Basics:

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Computer engineering, Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering.
• 3+ year experience in test automation and tools development.
• 2+ year experience in Python development and object-oriented design.
• Experience in maintaining automated execution of large number of tests and triaging test results.
• Strong aptitude for troubleshooting and problem solving.
• Detail oriented and adept at detecting and diagnosing software defects.
• Experience with continuous integration system (Jenkins).
• Experience with Shell scripting and Linux development environment.
• Experience with data analytics and visualization.
• C++ Not required but welcome Electrical Engineering.
• Experience with microcontrollers, electronics assembly and debugging equipment (ex: multimeter).
• Experience in the use of power related test equipment.
• You have 1+ years of experience with embedded systems development.
• 10+ years of overall software experience.
• 2-3+ years networking experience: Ethernet and IP forwarding, control plane or management plane.
• Understanding of at least some networking fundamentals and protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, QoS, DNS, AVB, VLAN, TSN, etc.).
• Strong in C/C++.
• Knowledge and usage of GitHub Co-Pilot in daily work.
• Focus on Test Driven Development (TDD).
• Experience using an RTOS (e.g., QNX, Embedded Linux).
• Knowledge of Git and related tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Excellent teamwork and people skills
• Fully onsite position.

Preferred:

• C++, Test Automation, Embedded Systems, Ethernet, TCP/IP, LinuxKernel, GitHub.
• Ability to work in a multi-site team environment where self-driven and self-motivate capabilities are key qualities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Linux kernel and drivers experience.
• Understanding of hardware boards, layout.
• Development experience in one or more areas of Linux/QNX device drivers, networking stack, and network security.
• Experience with Ethernet link and IP layer troubleshooting.
• Exposure to standards: SGMII; AUTOSAR; IETF RFCs; IEEE 802.x.
• Working experience with vendor chips (e.g., NXP, TI, Broadcom, etc.).

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.

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