C++ Software Developer (TEMPORARY 12 MONTHS CONTRACT)

About This Role

All for transforming ideas into innovative solutions

Our engineers are the technical visionaries driving our innovative solutions. Renowned globally for designing, integrating, and delivering state-of-the-art simulation and training systems, you’ll tackle complex challenges, collaborate across functions, and lead advancements that shape the future of our industry. Supported by a culture that fosters flexibility, growth, and technological excellence, our engineers are empowered to make a meaningful impact every day. Whether your passion lies in data, mechanical, or aerospace engineering, CAE provides the environment to refine your skills and create a lasting legacy in safety and simulation.

The Software Developer role within the Magnetic Anomaly Detection (MAD) Engineering group is to develop new software capabilities and/or correct identified deficiencies for our MAD-XR Sensor. The software developer will also work in all phases of the software development cycle including requirements definition, architecture, development, unit testing and documentation. In collaboration with the other software developers, architects and V&V specialists, the software developer will work to propose and improve changes to achieve high quality software deliverables to clients.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Participate in the development of new features (design, code, testing, documentation) as well as the resolution of bugs discovered in our products.

• Collaborate in the development of requirements, design of features and validation of software requirements.

• Participate in code review activities and improvement of our software development practices.

• Participate in the integration of functionalities and deployment of solutions.

• Support V&V specialists to define formal test plans and the investigation of bugs found during formal validation campaigns.

• Participate in planning deliverables within an agile development framework.

• Bachelor degree in Computer/Software/Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.

• At least 5 years of software development experience, especially C++

• Knowledge of the C++ programming language

• Experience in software development on Windows and/or Linux

• Knowledge of software integration and source control tools (Github or other).

• Knowledge of real-time programming structures, including processes, threads, semaphores, synchronization mechanisms and memory management.

• Knowledge of network protocols (TCP/IP, Sockets, UDP, etc.) as well as interprocess communication mechanisms (IPC)

• Good sense of organization and planning.

• Good communication skills (oral and written).

• Dynamic, results-oriented person with strong team spirit and a good sense of initiative

• Knowledge of UML (Unified Modeling Language)

• Knowledge of design patterns in development.

• Experience in developing unit tests and system tests.

• Knowledge of avionics, vehicle, sensors or communications systems

CAE offers: 

• An environment where your initiatives will be recognized and valued  

• The opportunity to work on a variety of projects on a multidisciplinary team  

• The possibility to work from home occasionally  

• Flexible schedules  

• Attractive employee benefits 

About CAE

At CAE, we equip people in critical roles with the expertise and solutions to create a safer world. As a technology company, we digitalize the physical world, deploying software-based simulation training and critical operations support solutions. Above all else, we empower pilots, cabin crew, airlines, and defence and security forces to perform at their best every day and when the stakes are the highest. Around the globe, we’re everywhere customers need us to be with more than 13,000 employees in approximately 250 sites and training locations in over 40 countries. CAE represents more than 75 years of industry firsts—the highest-fidelity flight and mission simulators as well as training programs powered by digital technologies. We embed sustainability in everything we do. Today and tomorrow, we’ll make sure our customers are ready for the moments that matter.

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CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.

CAE is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender indentity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, veteran status, age, or other characteristics protected by local laws.

If you don't see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed in the job posting, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. At CAE, everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. Applicants needing reasonable accommodations should contact their recruiter at any point in the recruitment process.  If you need assistance to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [email protected]