Software Architect - Waterloo, Canada - Avidbots

Description

Avidbots Corporation is a pioneering leader in the field of robotics, dedicated to developing cutting-edge autonomous cleaning solutions for commercial and industrial environments. Our mission is to revolutionize the way cleaning and maintenance tasks are performed by introducing innovative, efficient, and sustainable robotic technologies. Avidbots is committed to delivering intelligent and autonomous robotic solutions that not only enhance operational efficiency but also promote a cleaner and healthier world.

Our groundbreaking autonomous cleaning robots, specifically the Neo 2 and Kas, are redefining the cleaning industry by offering state-of-the-art technology, advanced navigation, and data-driven insights to businesses across the globe. These robots are designed to perform tasks such as scrubbing and sanitization, and maintain cleanliness in a wide range of industries, including airports, shopping malls, warehouses, retail, and more.

Headquartered in Kitchener, ON, Canada, we are an employee-focused organization that has been certified a Great Place to Work consecutively for the last 5 years and one of Deloitte's Fast We are looking for passionate and talented individuals to join our team and contribute to the development of our cutting-edge technology.

About this role:

As our team grows, we are in need of a Software Architect to lead technical planning and design for our growing robot fleet and operational cyber security. You will play a pivotal role in designing and implementing secure, robust, and scalable web infrastructure and operational technology for our autonomous cleaning robots. Your expertise will help ensure the safety, security, and seamless operation of our robots as they work across various industries and environments. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team that leverages your skills to provide secure and efficient solutions in a dynamic and forward-thinking environment.

How you will make a difference:

• Participate in the overall development of long term planning efforts, technical roadmaps, and other technical planning of the organization while leading the technical planning for our robot fleet security
• Lead and participate in the selection of cloud security tools and controls, including existing enterprise tools that can extend into the cloud, cloud-native security controls and third-party offerings;
• Provide technical leadership on best practices and stay up-to-date with industry-leading practices and technologies
• Review and collaborate with team leads to ensure that their software architecture fits with the overall architecture and long term goals
• Lead the design and architecture of our robot and cloud cybersecurity systems
• Coach and mentor more junior level software engineers on software development practices, by providing quality feedback
• Create, revise, and maintain design/technical documentation.
• Spend at least 30% of time developing our code base and helping the teams with the project particulars of implementation

Requirements:

• 10+ years of software development experience
• 4+ years of experience reviewing/approving technical design decisions, creating design artifacts, and/or leading software development teams in a technical role
• BASc in computer science / computer engineering or equivalent
• Strong software development background in C++ (C++11, 14) and Python
• Background with embedded systems and IoT devices
• Familiarity with IT Governance, data governance, architecture, and security frameworks such as ISO27001, IEC 62443, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, COBIT, SABSA, TOGAF, MITRE, OWASP, CIS;
• Familiarity working knowledge of Linux (application level, scripting)
• Scripting expertise in: PowerShell, Bash, Golang, C, JS, etc.
• Passionate about designing and developing high quality, scalable and robust software products
• Strong verbal and written communication skills(able to summarize and explain complex issues and technical problems effectively and efficiently)

Bonus:

• Background in robotics and ROS
• Experience in software architecture of mobile robots (AMRs) or edge computing solutions
• Experience with Google Cloud and Microsoft Azure public cloud platforms and their related technologies including but not limited to deployment, automation, networking and security

***Applicants must be currently authorized to work in Canada for any employer

Avidbots is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse workforce. As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. We are a diverse Canadian company founded by international students, and we are proud of the strengths our diversity brings. We hold our executives to the same standards as all of our employees, and we believe work should be a safe space for all. Avidbots has an absolutely zero tolerance policy for discrimination or hate against members of any race, religion or sexual orientation. We also offer a professional working environment and culture and believe that work / life balance is critical to ensure the happiness/well-being of our people.

Upon request, Avidbots will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.