Waterloo / Ottawa / Ontario / Halifax, Nova Scotia / Calgary, Alberta

Research and Development – Engineering /

Full-Time /

Hybrid

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!

Your Role

We are looking for a skilled Senior Software Engineer to join our team in designing, building, and optimizing our AI-powered search 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 AI Research, Product, UX, and Engineering teams to develop scalable and high-performance search 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 Will Accomplish:

• • Build scalable, high-performance software solutions for complex systems in a cloud-native environment;
  • Develop and optimize infrastructure to handle data processing, ensuring reliability, fault tolerance, and efficiency;
  • Contribute to system performance improvements by analyzing data, identifying bottlenecks, and implementing optimizations across multiple areas of the system;
  • Take ownership of critical system components, working to improve both functionality and user impact;
  • Support the deployment, monitoring, and scaling of cloud-based infrastructure, ensuring systems remain performant and meet customer needs;
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create innovative solutions into our platform and improve our search results.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• • In your first 90 days, you’ll dive into our search systems, familiarizing yourself with the underlying infrastructure 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. You’ll also analyze system performance, scalability, and user needs, identifying key areas for improvement. 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 scalability, performance, or the quality of our search results.

What We Are Looking For:

• • We are looking for a strong software engineer who is eager to contribute to 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.

Required Skills:

• • Experience with cloud-native systems and building scalable software solutions;
  • 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;
  • Languages and technologies we use and teach include: C#, Python, and AWS (ECS, OpenSearch, DynamoDB, etc.);
  • 3+ years of experience in software engineering, working on production systems;
  • Bachelor’s degree in a Computer Science related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Nice To Have Skills:

• • Familiarity with AI technologies or machine learning techniques (e.g., natural language search, embedding-based retrieval);
  • Understanding of modern search techniques like graph-based search or retrieval-augmented generation (RAG).

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.

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 (ie. most Sales roles) the range below represents total target compensation (TTC) (base salary + variable)

Compensation Range:

• • MIN: 111,300 – MID: 159,000 – MAX: 190,800 CAD

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 aoda@magnetforensics.com 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 U.S.