C++ Software Developer (Open Interest)

C++ Software Developer/Engineer Talent Network (Open Interest)

Location: Opportunities Available Across Ottawa (Remote, Hybrid, and Onsite)

Employment Type: Contract, Contract-to-Hire, and Permanent Opportunities

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We support organizations ranging from innovative startups to Fortune 500 companies across a variety of industries, including:

• Aerospace & Defence
• Telecommunications
• Automotive
• Semiconductor & Electronics
• Software & Technology
• Industrial Manufacturing
• Medical Devices
• Energy & Utilities
• Robotics & Automation

Our team regularly supports a high volume of C++ hiring needs across Canada and is always interested in connecting with talented software professionals who are open to hearing about current and future opportunities.

Open Interest Posting

Are you an experienced C++ Software Developer open to exploring new career opportunities?

Actalent works with a wide range of clients and receives frequent requests for C++ talent. This posting is intended to identify professionals who may be interested in upcoming opportunities and joining our talent network. While this is not a specific vacancy, qualified candidates may be contacted regarding opportunities that align with their background, technical skills, location preferences, and career goals.

Typical Responsibilities

Depending on the specific opportunity, responsibilities may include:

• Designing, developing, testing, and maintaining C++ software applications
• Developing software for embedded, real-time, desktop, or distributed systems
• Participating in requirements analysis, software design, and code reviews
• Debugging and troubleshooting software issues
• Collaborating with systems, hardware, quality, and product teams
• Supporting software throughout the full development lifecycle
• Contributing to automation, testing, and continuous improvement initiatives

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 3+ years of professional C++ development experience
• Experience working in Linux and/or Windows environments
• Understanding of object-oriented programming and software design principles
• Experience using version control tools such as Git
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills

Additional Skills Considered Assets

• Modern C++ (C++11/14/17/20)
• Embedded software development
• Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS)
• Multithreading and concurrency
• Networking and communication protocols
• Firmware development
• Python scripting
• CI/CD tools and automated testing
• Agile development environments

Why Work with Actalent?

Through our client network, opportunities may include:

• Contract, contract-to-hire, and permanent positions
• Projects with industry-leading organizations and Fortune 500 companies
• Opportunities across multiple industries and technical domains
• Flexible work arrangements, including remote, hybrid, and onsite roles
• Dedicated recruiter support throughout your job search

For eligible contract employees in Canada, Actalent offers:

• Comprehensive benefits through Manulife
• Paid vacation pay
• Paid statutory holiday pay (where applicable)
• Employee discount and perk programs
• Ongoing career support and professional development opportunities

We also welcome applications from both incorporated consultants and individual applicants, depending on client requirements.

Equal Opportunity & Accessibility

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer committed to building diverse and inclusive workplaces. Accommodation is available upon request throughout the recruitment and selection process in accordance with applicable Canadian accessibility and human rights legislation.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ottawa, ON.

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $65.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ottawa, ON.

This is a hybrid position in Ottawa,ON.

À propos d'Actalent

Actalent est un leader mondial dans les services dingénierie et de sciences ainsi que dans les solutions de talents. Nous aidons des entreprises visionnaires à faire progresser leurs initiatives dingénierie et de science grâce à laccès à des experts spécialisés qui favorisent léchelle, linnovation et la rapidité de mise sur le marché. Avec un réseau de près de 20 000 consultants et 5 000 clients à travers les États-Unis, le Canada, lAsie et lEurope, Actalent dessert de nombreuses entreprises du Fortune 500. Nous sommes fiers dêtre lune des 500 meilleures firmes de conception de lEngineering News-Record (ENR) pour nos services de conception en ingénierie et un lauréat du prix ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® tant pour le service client que pour les talents.

Actalent est un employeur souscrivant au principe de légalité des chances et accepte toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de lâge, de la couleur, de la religion, des origines nationales, du statut dancien combattant, dun handicap, de lorientation sexuelle, de lidentité sexuelle, des renseignements génétiques ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.

Si vous souhaitez faire une demande daccommodement raisonnable, tel que la modification ou lajustement du processus de demande demploi ou dentrevue à cause dun handicap, veuillez envoyer un courriel à [email protected] pour connaître dautres options daccommodement.

Ordonnance sur légalité des chances de San Francisco: Conformément à lOrdonnance sur légalité des chances de San Francisco, pour tous les postes situés dans la ville et le comté de San Francisco, nous examinerons les candidatures des personnes qualifiées ayant un casier judiciaire ou des antécédents criminels.

Utilisation de lintelligence artificielle (IA): Nous pouvons utiliser lintelligence artificielle (IA) pour soutenir certaines étapes de notre processus dembauche, notamment la recherche, la présélection et lévaluation des candidatures. LIA aide à analyser les candidatures et les qualifications, mais les décisions finales sont prises par notre équipe de recrutement. En soumettant votre candidature, vous reconnaissez et acceptez que celle-ci puisse être examinée à laide doutils dIA.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.