Senior Software Engineer

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! 

Magnet Forensics is on the lookout for a Senior Software Engineer to join the Customer Hosted Review Team which is responsible for building the next generation of Digital Forensics products enhancing collaboration between various stakeholders in the agencies.

The Customer Hosted Engineering Team focuses on producing software that solves the most important problems faced by digital forensics and evidence review professionals today. Our web-based interface enables examiners to easily review, visualize, and report on the evidence they recover.

Why Join the Customer Hosted Review Engineering Team?

Not only do we know the products we work on can make a difference in national terrorism cases and life-or-death situations, but we are also a community of smart, passionate, humble people who recognize that solving the industry’s toughest problems requires constant collaboration, a hunger to learn, and frequent doses of humor.

NOTE: Candidates must reside in Canada.

Role Expectations:

• Analyze requirements, break down tasks and estimate effort;
• Design robust, performant and secure solutions;
• Develop efficient, modular, and maintainable software solutions;
• Participate in code reviews;
• Troubleshoot, debug and fix defects;
• Take initiative, build strong teams and communicate effectively;
• Guide best practices for building, delivering and maintaining multiple source code projects;
• Understanding the intent of the product, and using that knowledge to make product design, and architecture decisions.

Skills Required:

• 4+ years of experience with C#;
• 2+ years of ReactJS or similar frontend framework; 
• Proficiency with API architectures (REST or GraphQL);
• Proficiency using Git based version control systems;
• Proficiency using relational databases (MySQL or PostgreSQL);
• Proficiency in a testing framework (i.e. XUnit, Jest, PyTest, or etc.);
• Experience with Jenkins/GitLab/Azure DevOps.

Nice-To-Haves:

• Experience with other Object-Oriented languages (i.e. Python);
• Experience in Linux environments, including shell scripting, etc; 
• Experience with Infrastructure as code environments (Argo, Helm, or Terraform);
• Experience with Distributed Document Stores (i.e. Elasticsearch, Redis, PostgreSQL JSONB, and etc.);
• Experience working with Kubernetes;
• Experience with alerting, observability, tracing, and general telemetry (Prometheus/Grafana/OpenTelemetry);
• Experience working in high security environments.

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: $107,200 - MID: $134,000 - MAX: $160,800 CAD

Magnet Forensics 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. 

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 View email address on jobs.jobcopilot.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.