Principal Development Engineer

Location: Ottawa, Canada

Thales people architect identity management and data protection solutions at the heart of digital security. Business and governments rely on us to bring trust to the billons of digital interactions they have with people. Our technologies and services help banks exchange funds, people cross borders, energy become smarter and much more. More than 30,000 organizations already rely on us to verify the identities of people and things, grant access to digital services, analyze vast quantities of information and encrypt data to make the connected world more secure.

The Principal Development Engineer steers our software development through complex projects, blending deep technical expertise with leadership skills to fulfill customer demand.

We are currently seeking a skilled Principal Development Engineer (Software, Firmware) to navigate through complex projects with precision and foresight. This role is tailor-made for an experienced firmware-software developer who combines deep technical knowledge with a talent for leadership and proven track record of delivery.

Execution Excellence: Ensure the timely delivery of embedded firmware and software features as part of GA releases that meet our rigorous quality standards. You will be directly responsible for seeing through our product commitments from conception to deployment.

Technical Contribution: Play a crucial role in shaping our product's technical future by contributing to the development of robust, scalable product (firmware, software) architectures.

Project Execution and Strategy: Take a proactive role in setting project priorities and breaking down complex features, aligning your efforts with our product's long-term vision and immediate goals.

Engineering Mentorship: Lead by example, interacting with our engineering team, customer support, sales engineers, and product management through hands-on collaboration, code reviews, answering questions, and sharing best practices.

Problem Solving and Collaboration: Identify and address technical challenges, facilitating effective collaboration across teams to ensure project milestones are met efficiently.

How Will You Create Impact?

As a principal development engineer in our LUNA GP HSM, you will play a pivotal role in not just designing our products but also in ensuring their successful delivery.

You'll have the opportunity to make a tangible impact on our product outcomes and the growth of our engineering team. We value engineers who are innovators at heart but understand that at the end of the day, delivery is what counts.

If you're ready to take on a role where you can genuinely make things happen, apply now to join Thales in driving our product forward, with innovation and quality at the forefront.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Math, Engineering, or related field.

• 10+ years of hands-on Software and firmware Engineering Experience in cybersecurity

• 10+ years expertise with C/C++ and a solid understanding of embedded systems, and hardware interfaces.

• Extensive working knowledge in Linux.

• Experience in software and firmware design, security concepts and micro services.  Secure development practices for HSMs along with performance fine tuning for crypto firmware applications.

• CI/CD (GIT, CI/CD, Jenkins)

• Strong knowledge and experience in software development life cycle, agile methodology, and architectural principles.

• Good verbal and written communication skills; able to effectively articulate technical vision, strategy, and outcomes.

• Strong organizational skills, adept at managing time effectively and prioritizing tasks to meet project deadlines.

• A commitment to quality, with a meticulous eye for detail and a methodical mindset to ensure that we deliver excellent products consistently.
   

• Masters in embedded software development.

• Expertise in cybersecurity and cryptographic algorithms and protocols, including vulnerability scanning and management.

• Expertise with Linux OS, Docker containers and virtualization

• Prolonged periods of working on a computer.

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What We Offer
 

• Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 24 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:

• Company paid Extended Health, Dental, HSA, Life, AD&D, Short-term Disability, Cancer Care Program, travel insurance, Employee Assistance Plan and Well-Being program.

• Retirement Savings Plans (RRSP, DCPP, TFSA) with a company contribution and a match to a DCPP, with no vesting period.

• Company paid holidays, vacation days, and paid sick leave.

• Voluntary Life, AD&D, Critical Illness, Long-Term Disability.

• Employee Discounts on home, auto, and gym membership.

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The reference Total Target Compensation(TTC) market range for this position, inclusive of annual base salary and the variable compensation target, is between Total Target Cash (TTC) 133,400 – 166,750 CAD Annual.
 

This reflects how companies in a similar industry and geographic region generally pay for similar jobs. This range helps the Company make pay decisions as one data point among many. Where a position falls within this range is also dependent on other factors including – but not limited to – the employee’s career path history, competencies, skills and performance, as well as the company’s annual salary budget, the customer’s program requirements, and the company’s internal equity. Thales may offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s status protected by local, state, or federal law.
 

We use artificial intelligence–enabled tools as part of our recruitment process to support activities such as candidate discovery, résumé matching, and interview scheduling. These tools may help screen and assess applications and recommend potential matches based on the requirements within the job description.  All hiring decisions, including candidate evaluation, selection, and disposition, are made by human recruiters. Artificial intelligence does not make hiring decisions on our behalf.

Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 24 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following: 

• Company paid Extended Health, Dental, HSA, Life, AD&D, Short-term Disability, Cancer Care Program, travel insurance, Employee Assistance Plan and Well-Being program.

• Retirement Savings Plans (RRSP, DCPP, TFSA) with a company contribution and a match to a DCPP, with no vesting period.

• Company paid holidays, vacation days, and paid sick leave. 

• Voluntary Life, AD&D, Critical Illness, Long-Term Disability.

• Employee Discounts on home, auto, and gym membership.

Thales is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. Thales is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the interview process. Applicants selected for an interview who require accommodation are asked to advise accordingly upon the invitation for an interview. We will work with you to meet your needs. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience.