Senior Software Engineer; Brain Team

Position: Senior Software Engineer (Brain Team)
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 Senior 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 lead the design/implementation of state-of-the-art systems within a growing platform.
Please note:
The role will be a hybrid of remote work and in office for candidates in a commutable distance to our Waterloo and Ottawa offices. We have a flexible working arrangement.

Key Responsibilities

Work across the stack (server-side application code, client applications, database, cloud infrastructure);

Identify system performance improvements by analyzing data and implementing optimizations across multiple areas of the system;

Own critical system components, driving improvements to both functionality and user impact;

Coordinate the deployment, monitoring, and scaling of cloud-based systems;

Drive collaboration with cross-functional teams to build innovative solutions for our platform;

Lead with a data-driven approach, working in tight feedback loops to iterate and enhance features.

Why You’ll Love This Role

In your first 90 days, you’ll dive into our systems, familiarizing yourself with the underlying technology and relevant user workflows. You’ll collaborate closely with the team to enhance core system components, drive improvements, and make an immediate impact across multiple areas of the system. By the end of your first three months, you’ll have taken ownership of a key initiative, delivering enhancements that directly improve the platform's performance or capabilities.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer who is eager to lead development on a cloud-native platform and tackle real-world problems in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. While you don't need to be an expert in every technology listed, a solid engineering background and the ability to learn quickly will set you up for success.

Qualifications

Experience with cloud-native systems and building scalable software solutions;

Experience 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;

5+ years of experience in software engineering, working on production systems;

Languages and technologies we use…