Senior Software Designer

Senior Software Designer

Location:

Quebec, Quebec, CA Ville Saint-Laurent, Quebec, CA

Job Type: Full‑time | Workplace Type:
Hybrid | Offer number: 5310

EXFO develops smarter testing, monitoring and analytics solutions for the global communications industry. We are trusted advisers to fixed and mobile network operators, hyper‑scalers and leaders in the manufacturing, development and research sector. They count on us to deliver superior visibility and insights into network performance, service reliability and user experience. Building on over 35 years of innovation, EXFO’s unique blend of equipment, software and services enable faster, more confident transformations related to 5G, cloud‑native and fiber optic networks.

Since our beginnings in 1985, diversity has been one of EXFO's core values, fostering an inclusive corporate culture. We welcome people with a wide range of skills and experience into a culture that values innovative ideas, teamwork, and a customer‑ and market‑focused approach. We seek the active contribution of everyone, with respect for the individual, the environment and the community. This is how we fulfill our purpose: to ensure the connected world meets the highest expectations, to bring together people, communities and businesses.

As a Senior Software Developer
, you will join the R&D team responsible for our PIC (Photonic Integrated Circuit) inspection platform. This system integrates several exciting technologies, including robotics, vision, instrument control and artificial intelligence (AI). You will participate in all stages of development, from design to evolution and maintenance, and contribute to the continuous improvement of our development practices, particularly through the integration of AI as a development tool.

An expert in C#, you are recognized for your efficiency and ability to deliver quickly thanks to your mastery of the art of compromise. You are driven, whether it involves solving complex problems, validating new technologies, creating proof of concepts, or supporting customers. Passionate about user experience (UX), you strive to design intuitive, efficient, and elegant solutions.

• Actively participate in the design, development, and maintenance of software applications critical to our products;
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of user experience
  , with a focus on usability, performance, and interface reliability;
• Provide quick and effective solutions to internal and external needs: bug fixes, enhancements, prototypes, proofs of concept, or customer support requests;
• Collaborate closely with development, QA, design, and product teams to ensure the quality and consistency of deliverables;
• Participate actively in code reviews and in defining best development practices;
• Contribute to the integration and validation of new technologies within existing products;
• Document your work and ensure traceability of all implemented changes.

• Expert knowledge of C# and the .NET ecosystem;
• Strong experience in interface design and the implementation of UX/UI best practices
  ;
• Experience with WPF is an asset;
• Experience integrating and debugging complex systems;
• Proficiency with version control tools (Git, Git Lab, etc.).

• A true team player
  , who values collaboration and knowledge sharing;
• Autonomous, rigorous and results‑oriented;
• Curious and passionate about new technologies and innovative approaches;
• Comfortable working in an agile
  , multidisciplinary environment;
• Able to manage multiple priorities and deliver high‑quality solutions quickly.

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field;
• Experience: Minimum of 5 to 8 years of relevant software development experience;
• Languages: Strong command of French and the ability to communicate effectively in technical English
  .

• Work on cutting‑edge technological products used worldwide;
• Apply your expertise in an environment that values efficiency, creativity and quality
  ;
• Collaborate with passionate colleagues in multidisciplinary teams
  ;
• Benefit from a hybrid work model
  , flexible between remote work and our Québec office;
• Join a company where technical excellence
  , innovation and team spirit are at the heart of our engineering culture.

Diversity is an asset that has made EXFO strong since its inception because it enriches us. For more information about diversity and inclusion at EXFO, read our DEI Statement.

For positions located in Quebec, the language requirement is French. However, in the context where the incumbent evolves in an international work environment and where the activities take place mainly outside Quebec, we favour bilingualism as a linguistic requirement.