Posted 8 months ago
Backend Developer
@ Octasic Inc.
Montréal, Quebec
Overview
Octasic Inc. is hiring a senior backend developer to design, build and maintain mission-critical back-end and embedded software for wireless and multimedia systems. The role requires at least 10 years of experience, strong C++ skills and a willingness to contribute to front-end work. The posting states a full-time employment type, a Canadian security clearance eligibility requirement and competitive compensation.
Responsibilities:
- Design, develop and maintain mission-critical back-end and embedded systems
- Write and maintain unit tests
- Participate in code reviews and architecture discussions
- Assist in system validation and debugging of complex issues
- Mentor junior developers
Requirements summary:
- At least 5 years of software development experience
- Strong hands-on C++ experience with embedded systems
- Solid understanding of embedded systems, real-time constraints and concurrency
- Proficiency with unit testing frameworks
- Eligible to obtain a Canadian security clearance
- Rust experience is a plus
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Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-03-11
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Software development |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office, Laboratory |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required), Master’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering |
| Security clearance | Other clearance |
| Perks mentioned | Stock or equity, Employee discount, Wellness, Transit support, Free or discounted meals |
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Octasic Inc.
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We solve complex real-world wireless and media processing designs
Full company description
Octasic Inc. is a global provider of media and wireless baseband processing silicon and software solutions for the converged carrier, enterprise and end-point communication equipment markets. The company’s leading quality VoIP, HD video and multi-standard wireless basestation multi-core DSP solutions are based on Opus, a unique asynchronous DSP architecture. Founded in 1998, Octasic is a privately-held company headquartered in Montreal, Canada, with offices in Cyprus and India.
- LinkedIn followers
- 11,460
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 191
- Reported office locations
- 2901 Rue Rachel E, 30, MONTREAL, Québec H1W 4A4, CA
- 1027 25th Main Road, 1st, Bangalore, Karnataka 560102, IN
- Themis Court, 1 Anastasiou Sioukri, Unit 402, Limassol, Limassol PC. 3105, CY
- Business categories
- Semiconductor
- Telecommunications
- Wireless
- Manufacturing
- Other recorded names
- Octasic
- Specialties
- Telecommunications
- Wireless
- Software
- and hardware
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 16,500,000
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Octasic Inc. is a global provider of media and wireless baseband processing silicon and software solutions for the converged carrier, enterprise and end-point communication equipment markets. The company’s leading quality VoIP, HD video and multi-standard wireless basestation multi-core DSP solutions are based on Opus, a unique asynchronous DSP architecture. Founded in 1998, Octasic is a privately-held company…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Telecommunications |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | MONTREAL, Québec |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1998 |
| Specialties | TelecommunicationsWirelessSoftwareand hardware |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 48 |
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Founded in 1998, Octasic is a privately held company headquartered in Montreal, Canada, with Research and Development facilities in Canada and India and a global sales support network. Octasic is a leading provider of SoCs (System on Chip), software and hardware integrated platforms for the global wireless and multimedia gateway markets. Our hardware and software platforms are the foundation for next-generation wireless systems for Defense, Law Enforcement and National Security Agencies.
We choose Octasic for:
- A workplace at the cutting edge of technology to be in contact with wireless technology experts in a growing company;
- Competitive compensation (salaries, benefits, gym membership discount, stock options purchase program, public transit reimbursement, shower on the premises and beverages and snacks free every day);
- Work-life balance;
- Friendly and collaborative work atmosphere and many social activities all year long;
- Working for a company involved in its community;
- Proximity to various public transportation services (Angus Shuttle, 10 min. walk from Prefontaine station).
About the role:
We are seeking a highly skilled and versatile Software Developer with at least 10 years of professional experience. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in embedded systems and mission-critical software, who enjoys working close to the hardware layer while contributing to robust back-end architectures.
As a Senior Developer, you will work closely with product teams and customers to design, build, and maintain scalable, reliable systems. Your focus will be on back-end and embedded software development, though experience with or interest in front-end technologies is considered an asset.
What you'll do:
- Collaborate across teams to translate product and business requirements into robust technical implementations;
- Design, develop, and maintain mission-critical back-end and embedded systems;
- Write and maintain unit tests to ensure code quality and prevent regressions;
- Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and delivery processes;
- Assist in system validation, debugging, and troubleshooting of complex issues;
- Mentor junior developers and promote best practices in software design and maintainability;
- Engage professionally with customers and stakeholders to ensure satisfaction.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field;
- 5+ years of experience in software development;
- Strong hands-on experience with C++, including work on embedded systems and mission-critical applications;
- Eagerness to learn and work with Rust (experience with Rust is a plus);
- Solid understanding of embedded systems, real-time constraints, concurrency, and software architecture;
- Proficiency with unit testing frameworks and methodologies;
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently or collaboratively;
- Eligible to obtain a Canadian security clearance;
- Willingness to participate occasionally in front-end development tasks, such as contributing to user interfaces that interact with embedded systems.
Nice to have:
- Familiarity with JavaScript, TypeScript, and modern web frameworks (e.g., Vue.js, React);
- Understanding of responsive and adaptive UI principles;
- Experience contributing to front-end components or web-based tools used to interface with embedded systems.
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