Software Developer - Vancouver - Ideon Technologies Inc.

Description

Software Full Time Richmond, BC Hybrid $95,000 - $115,000 CAD per year

Founded and based in Richmond, BC, Ideon Technologies uses the energy from supernova explosions in space to image deep beneath the Earth's surface. The world pioneer in cosmic-ray muon tomography, Ideon has developed the REVEAL Subsurface Intelligence Platform, comprising an advanced suite of proprietary data-generation hardware, software, AI-powered services, and multi-physics fusion that provide x-ray-like visibility deep underground and unlock the exponential power of integrated spatial data.

By transforming muon data into reliable 3D density maps, Ideon helps geologists identify, map, characterize, and monitor mineral deposits with confidence. This reduces risk and cost of traditional methods, while saving time, optimizing return, and minimizing environmental impact across the mining value chain. In turn, this is helping accelerate the world's transition to low-impact mining and transform how companies recover the critical minerals required to power the global shift to clean energy – improving peoples' lives and enhancing economic prosperity.

We are a dynamic tech scale‑up of nearly 70 employees (and growing). We are a team that is entrepreneurial by nature and focused on doing things right to deliver great customer outcomes. And we are committed to seeking out the best brains and the most exceptional humans, wherever they come from and however they happen to be packaged.

The Role

We are seeking a Software Developer who will report to the Director, Software Engineering and collaborate closely with a team of software developers, data scientists, geoscientists, applied scientists, and IT infrastructure/DevOps professionals.

Working in an Agile environment, you will contribute to developing and maintaining our innovative cloud-based software solutions. This is a hands‑on role, focused on coding, debugging, and optimizing software applications across the stack.

You will focus on the following activities:

• Develop and maintain scalable, efficient cloud‑based applications and services.
• Build and integrate APIs and systems to support seamless data flow and interoperability.
• Collaborate with data scientists and senior developers to integrate AI and ML models into software products.
• Support efforts to optimize cloud infrastructure for performance and scalability.
• Participate actively in code reviews, applying best practices in coding and software design.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve technical challenges to maintain software reliability.
• Stay informed about emerging technologies and contribute ideas for improvements.

Success in the role looks like:

• Demonstrable, focused, and impactful contributions to maintaining and enhancing scalable and performant cloud‑based solutions
• Excellent ability to manage the full software development lifecycle of Agile software development projects—from initial design through to successful implementation, deployment and evaluation.

Priorities in the first few months will include:

• Team Integration: Quickly familiarize yourself with Ideon's technology stack, software development practices, and team workflows.
• Project Participation: Engage actively in ongoing software development projects, delivering reliable and effective solutions.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify and propose enhancements in system performance, integration processes, and user experience.

Qualifications

Must-haves – You'll need the following to move forward in the hiring process (and be successful in the role).

• Education: Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 4+ years of professional software development experience within a company, preferably with cloud-based services.
• Programming Skills: Proficient in Python with solid coding, debugging, and optimization skills.
• Cloud Technologies: Practical experience with Azure cloud services (e.g., Azure Functions, App Services, Cosmos DB, Azure ML, Kubernetes).
• Understanding of RESTful API design and microservices architectures.
• Knowledge of database technologies (SQL and NoSQL)
• DevOps: Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Docker containerization, and orchestration with Kubernetes.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills in English; comfortable collaborating within diverse teams.
• Legally eligible and currently documented to work full-time in Canada.

Nice-to-haves – While it would be nice to if you had some of the below, we're happy to train, coach and share our experience.

• AI/ML Knowledge: Exposure to AI and ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn) and their integration into software products.
• Exposure to big data processing frameworks and tools (e.g., Spark, Databricks).
• Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform or ARM templates.
• Familiarity with geoscience workflows or geospatial data visualization in geology, mining, or related fields.

We also look for the following from all new Ideon team members:

• Experience or excitement for working in a tech scale‑up; happy to wear a few hats and learn on the fly.
• An ambitious, can‑do attitude; you get that we're doing challenging work and are excited to dive in.
• Enthusiastic and confident to take initiative and be adaptable in an agile, fast‑paced environment.
• Solid teamwork skills; you're accountable to yourself and your team and will jump in to help where you can.
• Creative solutioning mindset with great problem‑solving skills.
• Insatiable curiosity paired with a drive to deliver.
• Able to work well under pressure and to meet committed deadlines.
• Great interpersonal skills; able to build relationships with colleagues, customers, and external stakeholders.
• Able to contribute something "extra" to our culture beyond the work that you do, like wowing people with your home-baked goods, sharing improv comedy skills, or organizing sports games.

More Role Details

Location: Our office is located at # Viking Way, just off the No. 6 Road exit on the east‑west connector in Richmond, BC, Canada. Lots of free parking is available and a bus stop is one block away.

This is a hybrid role. We love seeing folks in the office 2+ times a week; you're welcome to work from home the remainder of the week or come into the office all 5 days if you prefer. Our "be an adult" approach means you have the flexibility to determine your in‑office schedule while factoring in the positive impact of face‑to‑face connection and communication with your leader and teammates.

Hours of work: 8 hrs/day, M‑F. Typical working hours are 9AM‑5PM-ish pacific time; some employees shift slightly earlier or later based on business and personal needs. As Ideon is a high technology company, you may be asked to be flexible with your hours due to business requirements.

What We Offer

Salary: The annual salary range for this role, in Canadian dollars, is $95,000 - $115,000. Early equity option allocations upon hire plus the opportunity to earn performance‑based option allocations annually are also highlights of our total rewards package.

• An opportunity to work with a dynamic tech scale‑up. You will contribute to advancing a ground‑breaking solution that generates significant economic and environmental benefit.
• Tuition support ($2500/year).
• Extended health and dental benefits, employee assistance program, and health/personal spending accounts to cover things that may not fall into other categories (i.e. exercise classes, transit, daycare, pet insurance).
• Minimum 3 weeks paid time off to start, including an annual paid closure between the Christmas and New Year's stat holidays.
• 5 paid sick days + other leaves per employment standards legislation.
• For hybrid roles, 2 weeks/year work‑from‑almost‑anywhere.
• Parental leave top‑up.
• Employee referral bonus.
• Casual dress – we like our jeans and hoodies (but if a prom dress makes you happy, go for it).
• Free parking & tasty snacks at the office
• While we work hard, we also sprinkle social events and learning opportunities into our days (in person and virtually).

How to Apply, Accommodation Requests, and Hiring Process

Optional cover letters help us learn more about you beyond what's on your resumé (i.e. what you're looking for, role or industry shifts, chocolate or vanilla, cats or dogs, etc.). Also – please submit your documents as PDF files (they display the best).

We aim to provide an approachable and accessible hiring process for every candidate. If there are accommodations our team can make so you can show up as your best self, please let us know in your application.

Once you have submitted your application (via Collage), you will receive a confirmation email outlining what to expect during the hiring process.