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Software Engineer Controls

Job Summary:

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

What You Will Do:

Connectivity is driving a huge number of innovations to improve vehicle safety, efficiency, and rider experience. We are looking for energetic software engineers with genuine passion for developing robust and resilient in-vehicle networking software services and features for next generation fully networked, cloud-connected vehicles. You would be developing in a fast-paced agile development environment with cross-functional global teams using state of the art software development technologies. This is an exciting opportunity for you to develop and innovate Ethernet/IP networking solutions for Ethernet-connected Electronic Control Units (ECU) to enable in-vehicle and cloud connectivity.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• Review specifications and identify clear product requirements.
• Design, code, and unit-test software components or features.
• Perform design and code reviews.
• Investigate, debug, and resolve software defects. This may include on-line/on-site debugging of issues alongside our vendors and tier1 suppliers.
• Propose and implement optimizations/enhancements to improve software performance/quality.
• Support successful sanity/functional/integration test executions by reviewing test cases/procedures and educating test owners on the details of functionalities.

Basics:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related. 
• Demonstrated working knowledge with programming Ethernet switches and network stack in the kernel for VLAN/IP routing and IP Filtering.
• Strong C 11 coding skills.
• 2 years hands on experience with embedded software development on QNX, Linux, or Android.
• Hybrid position, expectation of minimum 3 days in the office. 

Preferred:

• Masters degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related. 
• Very good understanding of the following networking concepts:
  • IP Packet Classification/Routing/Forwarding, IP Addressing and Assignment, IP Tunneling, Data Plane Processing, Packet Filtering, Firewalling, NAT.
  • Demonstrated working knowledge with 3 or more of the following networking technologies and its internals: Ethernet (Automotive preferred), VLAN, TCP/IP stack, BSD Sockets, DHCP, DNS, Networking Utilities.
  • CCNP Enterprise and CCDE Certifications.
  • Fundamentals of data structures and algorithms.
• Experience with software development tools:
  • GIT, IDEs, GCOV, Static Analysis tools.
  • Familiarity with Agile software development processes (e.g. Scrum, Kanban).
  • Experience in vehicle networking and cloud connectivity solutions, such as Wi-Fi and Cellular and automotive infotainment and telematics systems.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Independent worker and capable of delivering multiple project commitments concurrently.
  • Excellent communication and collaborative skills in a multidisciplinary and multi-sited environment.

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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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.