Senior Software Designer / Concepteur(trice) logiciel senior

As a Senior Software Developer, you will play a key role in maintaining and evolving EXFO’s MDR (Manufacturing, Development and Research) product line. In addition to contributing to software development, you will have the opportunity to support your team in planning and coordinating work, in close collaboration with the tech lead. This position represents an excellent opportunity for an experienced developer who wishes to further develop technical leadership and team coordination skills within a collaborative and stimulating environment. Your Role More specifically, as a Senior Software Developer, you will be expected to:

• Actively participate in the development, evolution, and maintenance of EXFO’s software applications;
• Support the tech lead in the technical coordination of work and in mentoring developers on the team;
• Contribute to development planning, code review, and the implementation of best practices;
• Propose and implement improvements to enhance software quality, stability, and performance;
• Participate in migrating certain software components from Windows to Linux;
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (QA, hardware, optics, systems) to ensure smooth component integration;
• Document your work and ensure traceability of changes.

What We’re Looking ForTechnical Skills

• Excellent proficiency of C# and related development tools;
• Practical knowledge of both Windows and Linux environments (experience in migration or cross-platform development is a major asset);
• Knowledge of LabVIEW (a secondary asset);
• Experience with source control, versioning (Git, GitLab), and development best practices;
• Ability to design, maintain, and evolve robust and modular software architectures.

Desired Qualities

• Strong interest in teamwork and collaboration;
• Excellent communication skills and a willingness to share knowledge;
• Sense of responsibility, rigor, and commitment to quality work;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Interest in developing technical leadership and team coordination skills.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field;
• Experience: Minimum of 5–8 years of relevant software development experience in an industrial environment;
• Languages: Proficient in French and capable of communicating effectively in technical English.

Why Join EXFO?

• Work within an experienced and passionate team in a high-tech environment;
• Contribute to the evolution of strategic products at the core of EXFO’s optical solutions;
• Develop your technical leadership within a multidisciplinary team;
• Enjoy a flexible hybrid work model combining remote work and on-site presence at the Québec office;
• Join a company where excellence, rigor, and collaborative innovation are at the heart of its engineering culture.