Job Description

We are looking for a Senior C++ / Python Software Developer to join one of our expert teams at Spiria, working on cutting-edge automation and autonomy software for industrial drilling applications.

This is a hands-on senior role for an engineer who thrives on building reliable, deterministic software that operates in real production environments — where precision and correctness truly matter.

You will play a key role in developing core automation logic, machine behavior systems, and software integration across control, execution, and on-machine layers.

This role requires a presence at the office.

As a Senior C++ Developer, you will :

• Design, develop, and optimize high-performance C++ software for automated and autonomous drill operations. 
• Implement and maintain core libraries, control logic, planners, and reusable components for machine automation. 
• Contribute to automation and autonomy development, with a strong focus on reliability, safety, and deterministic behavior. 
• Integrate automation logic into deterministic execution loops on embedded or industrial Linux platforms. 
• Ensure software quality through code reviews, unit and integration testing, and Agile/Scrum practices. 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across Machine Software, Controls, and Display.

The keys to your success :

• 8+ years of professional experience in C++ development. 
• Strong proficiency in Python for tooling, testing, or automation workflows. 
• Advanced experience in Unix/Linux environments. 
• Experience developing automation or autonomous machine software. 
• Strong understanding of software architecture and production-grade coding standards. 
• Fluent in English and/or French (spoken and written). 

Nice to have :

• Experience with real-time or performance-critical systems. 
• Knowledge of Angular or other web user interfaces development framework is an asset
• Experience with automation architectures, planners, or state/behavior machines. 
• Experience in machine control, motion control, or autonomous operation logic. 
• Familiarity with on-machine software deployment and debugging. 
• Experience with Angular or modern web frameworks, particularly configuration, visualization, or operator interfaces. 
• Experience collaborating with senior engineers and contributing to technical discussions and design decisions. 

What we offer :

• Vacation bank of 3 weeks per year.
• 5 additional fixed days off during the winter holidays.
• Flexible personal days to handle life’s ups and downs.
• Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP) and RRSP with employer contributions.
• Group insurance with broad coverage.
• Telemedicine and Employee Assistance Program via Telus Health.
• Paid training, certification and association expenses.
• Spiri-Flex reimbursements of $300 per year for health, ergonomics, and connectivity-related expenses.

Employment details:

• Salary range: $90 000- 120 000, based on a 37.5-hour workweek.

Work Life Balancing work and personal life is essential. That’s why our work mode is completely hybrid. Spiria offers you great flexibility in your choice of workplace. At home, at one of our offices or elsewhere, it’s up to you. If you commit to working at least half of the time in a Spiria office, you will have your own exclusive workstation.
About us! Powered by a passion for technology, Spiria designs and develops custom digital products that simplify the world for industry leaders who want to run better businesses, deliver more value to their customers and generate growth through digital transformation. As we grow, we stay true to what we love: quality software, technological innovation, and creative collaboration.
We are committed to the principle of employment equity and encourage women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ individuals, and other marginalized persons to apply.
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*Bilingualism is essential for this role. The person in this position will need to collaborate with internal and external clients across North America in both French and English for all their tasks.