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Software Engineer (Brain Team)Magnet Forensics • Ottawa
Software Engineer (Brain Team)

Software Engineer (Brain Team)

Magnet Forensics • Ottawa
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Who We Are; What We Do; Where We’re Going Magnet Forensics is a global leader in the development of digital investigative software that acquires, analyzes, and shares evidence from computers, smartphones, tablets, and IoT-related devices. We are continually innovating so our customers can deploy advanced and effective tools to protect their companies, communities, and countries.Serving thousands of customers globally, our solutions are playing a crucial role in modernizing digital investigations, helping investigators fight crime, protect assets, and guard national security.With employees based around the world, Magnet Forensics has been expanding our global presence. As a part of Magnet Forensics, you can expect to make a difference in the world, no matter what role you play. You’ll be supported through learning and development, not to mention an incredible team with unbelievable talent and integrity. If you think you would be the right person to join our team working towards this goal, we would love to hear from you!  Role Overview We are looking for a skilled Software Engineer to join our team in designing, building, and optimizing our AI capabilities. As part of the Brain team, you will help create and improve software systems that surface critical leads and insights for forensic investigators, ensuring fast, relevant, and accurate results. You’ll collaborate closely with Product, UX, and Engineering teams to develop scalable and high-performance solutions for complex digital forensics workflows. This role offers the opportunity to work on challenging problems and contribute to building state-of-the-art systems within a growing platform.

What You’ll Do

  • Work across the stack (server-side application code, client applications, database, cloud infrastructure);
  • Contribute to system performance improvements by analyzing data, identifying bottlenecks, and implementing optimizations across multiple areas of the system;
  • Own critical system components, working to improve both functionality and user impact;
  • Support the deployment, monitoring, and scaling of cloud-based systems;
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build innovative solutions for our platform;
  • Take a data-driven approach, working in tight feedback loops to iterate and enhance features.

What We’re Looking For

  • Experience with cloud-native systems and building scalable software solutions;
  • Familiar working with one or more major front-end web frameworks ( React, Vue, Angular);
  • Familiarity with distributed systems, event processing, cloud infrastructure, and optimizing system performance;
  • Strong programming, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven mindset;
  • Naturally curious and willing to learn. Comfortable in navigating ambiguity and fast-changing environments;
  • Ability to work cross-functionally, communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders, and collaborate in a team environment;
  • Experience writing and maintaining automated test suites at various levels of abstraction;
  • 3+ years of experience in software engineering, working on production systems;
  • Languages and technologies we use and teach include : C#, Python, and AWS.
  • Nice to Have Skills

  • Familiarity with AI technologies (, natural language search, MCP, agentic workflows);
  • Understanding of modern search techniques like graph-based search or retrieval-augmented generation (RAG);
  • Experience or willingness to use AI as part of your development process and workflows.
  • Compensation & Benefits  The Compensation range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. Please note that the actual compensation may vary depending on location and job-related factors such as qualifications, experience, knowledge and skills. If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location and you are selected for an interview, the Talent Acquisition Partner can share more information with you. If the compensation structure for the role includes an incentive component ( most Sales roles) the range below represents total target compensation (TTC) (base salary + variable).$90,000 - $140,000 (CDN) a yearSalary range (min - max) Position Type :  New Position Magnet is proud to offer benefits such as : - Generous time off policies - Competitive compensation - Volunteer opportunities - Reward and recognition programs - Employee committees & resource groups - Healthcare and retirement benefits  Indicators of Success We’re looking for someone who checks off most, but not all, of the boxes listed in “skills and experiences”. It’s more important to us to find candidates who can display indicators of success through skills they have developed and experiences they have been a part of, than to find folks who have ‘been there, done that”. We want to be part of your development journey, and we’ll learn as much from you as you learn from us.  How We Work At Magnet Forensics, we take a hybrid-flexible approach to support your productivity and work-life balance. If you’re within a comfortable travel distance to one of our offices, you’ll occasionally join us in person. How often you’ll come in depends on your department and team needs, typically ranging from weekly to monthly. These in-person moments help us build stronger connections, spark new ideas, and celebrate our successes together. Most days, you can choose what works best for you, while staying in tune with your team’s goals.We’re excited to welcome you to our team and look forward to achieving great things together - both in the office and wherever you work best! The Most Important Thing We’re looking for candidates that can provide examples of how they have demonstrated Magnet CODE in their previous experiences : CARE – We care about each other and our mission to make a difference in the world. OWN – We are accountable for our results – while never forgetting to act with integrity, empathy, and respect. DEDICATE – We put our heart and soul into meeting the needs of our customers and helping them serve the people they protect. EVOLVE – We are constantly innovating and exploring new ways to work together to make an impact with our work.Here at Magnet Forensics, we are committed to continuous learning and are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. This commitment will be reflected in our hiring processes and embedded in our values and how we treat one another. If you’re interested in this role, but do not meet all of the qualifications listed above, we encourage you to apply anyways. Magnet Forensics is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics or any other basis forbidden under federal, provincial, or local law. We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process and work environment. Accommodation is available to all applicants upon request throughout the hiring process. Please contact should you require any accommodations.All offers of employment at Magnet are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check. All background checks will be conducted in accordance with all applicable laws. Magnet will consider each position’s job duties, among other factors, in determining what constitutes satisfactory completion of the background check. Refusal to consent to a background check may be grounds for revoking an offer of employment. US Applicants : Magnet Forensics participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the Magnet Forensics handles and uses personal data of job applicants in line with its Recruitment Privacy Policy found  .

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