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Sr Software Developer

Waterloo, ON · On-site

CA$86K - CA$130K/yr

As a Sr Software Developer, you will: * Provide strong leadership for the team, wielding technical and business influence beyond team boundaries. * Drive multi-team initiatives spanning diverse ...

Agfa

Senior Software Developer Cloud

Waterloo, ON

We are seeking a Senior Software Developer to join our Waterloo team. As a vital member of our team, you will be involved in the full software development lifecycle, including design, implementation ...

Dialpad

Sr. SDET

Kitchener, ON · On-site

Your role As a Senior Software Developer in Test (SDET) in the Contact Center QA team, you're both a skilled developer who builds elegant, scalable test frameworks and a quality advocate who leads a ...

Dialpad

Sr. SDET

Kitchener, ON · On-site

Your role As a Senior Software Developer in Test (SDET) in the Contact Center QA team, you're both a skilled developer who builds elegant, scalable test frameworks and a quality advocate who leads a ...

Dialpad

Staff Software Engineer (Platform)

Kitchener, ON · On-site

Your role As a Staff Software Engineer, you'll own the platformization roadmap for shared services ... This position reports to our Senior Director of Platform Engineering and has the opportunity to be ...

Targeted Talent

Senior DevOps Engineer

Waterloo, ON · Remote

We are looking for an experienced Senior DevOps Engineer for our client. This is a permanent ... Previous experience as a Software Engineer/Developer will be regarded highly. You Have: * 4+ years ...

Targeted Talent

Senior DevOps Engineer

Waterloo, ON · Remote

We are looking for an experienced Senior DevOps Engineer for our client. This is a permanent ... Previous experience as a Software Engineer/Developer will be regarded highly. You Have: * 4+ years ...

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How much do senior software engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 2, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior software engineer in Kitchener, ON is $115,537.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $96,097.00 and $130,618.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a senior software engineer?

A senior software engineer designs, codes, tests, and maintains computer software. While these are your primary responsibilities as a senior software engineer, you may also have supervisory duties. These include overseeing a team of junior software engineers or developers. The senior software engineer title is sometimes used interchangeably with senior developer, and positions for both may share similar job duties and responsibilities. In general, software engineers are distinguished from developers in that software engineers apply engineering principles to software development.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a senior software engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Senior Software Engineer, you need advanced programming skills, deep understanding of software architecture, and several years of experience in software development, often supported by a relevant degree. Familiarity with tools like Git, CI/CD pipelines, cloud platforms, and expertise in technologies such as Java, Python, or JavaScript are typically required. Leadership, problem-solving, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for mentoring teams and collaborating across departments. These skills ensure the delivery of robust, scalable solutions and drive successful project outcomes in complex technical environments.

What are some common challenges senior software engineers face when mentoring junior team members?

Senior Software Engineers often mentor junior colleagues, which can be incredibly rewarding but also presents challenges. Balancing mentorship with project deadlines can be demanding, as it requires strong time management and communication skills. Additionally, adapting explanations to different learning styles and levels of experience can be tricky. However, effective mentorship helps build a stronger team and can lead to enhanced leadership opportunities for the senior engineer.

What is the difference between Senior Software Engineer vs Software Developer?

AspectSenior Software EngineerSoftware Developer
CredentialsBachelor's or higher in CS or related field; experience often 5+ yearsBachelor's in CS or related field; entry to mid-level experience
Work EnvironmentDesigning complex systems, leading projects, mentoringWriting code, developing features, debugging
Industry UsageUsed across tech companies, startups, enterpriseCommon in software firms, startups, freelance work
Search & ComparisonOften compared for experience level, responsibilitiesCompared for entry-level to mid-level roles

The main difference between a Senior Software Engineer and a Software Developer lies in experience, responsibilities, and scope. Senior Software Engineers typically have more experience, lead projects, and mentor others, while Software Developers focus on coding and feature development. Both roles are essential in tech companies, but the Senior Software Engineer position involves higher-level planning and leadership.

What does a senior software engineer do?

A senior software engineer designs, develops, and maintains software applications, often leading projects and mentoring junior team members. They analyze requirements, write code, perform testing, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and efficiency. Proficiency in programming languages, problem-solving skills, and experience with development tools are essential for this role.
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Senior Software Development Engineer in Test

Magnet Forensics

Waterloo, ON • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Retirement

Re-posted 10 days ago

Job description

Who We Are; What We Do; Where We're Going
 
Magnet Forensics is a global leader in the development of digital investigative software that acquires, analyzes, and shares evidence from computers, smartphones, tablets, and IoT-related devices. We are continually innovating so our customers can deploy advanced and effective tools to protect their companies, communities, and countries.
 
Serving thousands of customers globally, our solutions are playing a crucial role in modernizing digital investigations, helping investigators fight crime, protect assets, and guard national security.
 
With employees based around the world, Magnet Forensics has been expanding our global presence. As a part of Magnet Forensics, you can expect to make a difference in the world, no matter what role you play. You'll be supported through learning and development, not to mention an incredible team with unbelievable talent and integrity.
 
If you think you would be the right person to join our team working towards this goal, we would love to hear from you! 

Role Overview 

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to join our engineering team, supporting the development and deployment of our next-generation AI-powered products. In this role, you will architect, build, and maintain production-grade test infrastructure and automation frameworks to ensure the reliability and performance of our cloud platform. You will write high-quality, maintainable code for testing tools, CI/CD pipelines, and validation systems that serve as critical engineering infrastructure. You will work closely with developers, product managers, and other SDETs to design and implement robust cloud test strategies, automation frameworks, and validation tools.

The successful candidate will flourish making meaningful contributions and elegant solutions, be determined, and manage major turning points independently in a fast-paced environment. You'll approach test automation as a software engineering discipline, applying the same rigor to test code that you would to production code, treating test infrastructure as a product that serves internal customers (developers) with the same care as customer-facing features.

What You'll Do

  • Architect and build reusable test frameworks and libraries that serve as shared infrastructure across teams;

  • Design and implement testing SDKs and tools that enable other engineers to write better tests faster;

  • Contribute to the product codebase by improving testability, instrumentation, and observability;

  • Conduct code reviews for test automation pull requests, ensuring best practices and maintainability;

  • Apply software engineering principles (design patterns, SOLID) to test automation architecture;

  • Define and maintain an automation roadmap aligned with team goals and product evolution;

  • Act as a subject matter expert in test strategy and tooling within your domain;

  • Mentor and coach other SDETs or SWEs on Quality Engineering best practices;

  • Engineer end-to-end CI/CD pipelines including build orchestration, deployment automation, and infrastructure-as-code for test environments;

  • Validate deployments across multiple cloud environments;

  • Work closely with development to improve the quality of the product.

What We're Looking For

  • 5+ years of experience in Software Development in the Quality Engineering field with a strong focus on cloud automation;

  • Strong software engineering skills with demonstrated proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, C#, Java), including:

    • Object-oriented design and design patterns

    • Writing clean, maintainable, well-documented code

    • Version control (Git) and code review practices

    • Software architecture and system design principles

  • Experience with or strong interest in AI-powered development workflows;

  • Experience building production-quality automation frameworks, testing libraries, or developer tools from scratch;

  • Strong understanding of software architecture, APIs, SDKs, and system integration testing with hands-on experience designing and implementing APIs for test frameworks or validation tools;

  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and cloud-based testing environments;

  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail;

  • Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Nice to Have Skills

  • Familiarity with testing LLM-powered applications and agentic systems;

  • Experience with infrastructure-as-code (CDK, Terraform, CloudFormation);

  • Familiarity with software design patterns and refactoring techniques;

  • Background in distributed systems or cloud architecture;

  • Knowledge of observability patterns (structured logging, distributed tracing, metrics instrumentation);

  • Familiarity with monitoring and alerting tools (e.g., Grafana, DataDog, CloudWatch);

  • Experience with BDD, contract testing (Pact);

  • Familiarity with AWS: S3, DynamoDB, OpenSearch;

  • Exposure to security testing, performance testing, and regression strategies;

  • Knowledge of Docker containers.

Compensation & Benefits 
The Compensation range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. Please note that the actual compensation may vary depending on location and job-related factors such as qualifications, experience, knowledge and skills. If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location and you are selected for an interview, the Talent Acquisition Partner can share more information with you.  If the compensation structure for the role includes an incentive component (i.e. most Sales roles) the range below represents total target compensation (TTC) (base salary + variable).
 
$125,000 - $175,000 (CDN) a year
 
Position Type: New Position
 
 
 

Magnet is proud to offer benefits such as: 
 
- Generous time off policies 
- Competitive compensation 
- Volunteer opportunities  
- Reward and recognition programs   
- Employee committees & resource groups  
- Healthcare and retirement benefits 
 
Indicators of Success
 
We're looking for someone who checks off most, but not all, of the boxes listed in "skills and experiences".  It's more important to us to find candidates who can display indicators of success through skills they have developed and experiences they have been a part of, than to find folks who have "been there, done that".  We want to be part of your development journey, and we'll learn as much from you as you learn from us. 
 
How We Work
 
At Magnet Forensics, we take a hybrid-flexible approach to support your productivity and work-life balance. If you're within a comfortable travel distance to one of our offices, you'll occasionally join us in person. How often you'll come in depends on your department and team needs, typically ranging from weekly to monthly. These in-person moments help us build stronger connections, spark new ideas, and celebrate our successes together. Most days, you can choose what works best for you, while staying in tune with your team's goals.
 
We're excited to welcome you to our team and look forward to achieving great things together - both in the office and wherever you work best!
 
The Most Important Thing
 
We're looking for candidates that can provide examples of how they have demonstrated Magnet CODE in their previous experiences:
 
CARE - We care about each other and our mission to make a difference in the world.
OWN - We are accountable for our results - while never forgetting to act with integrity, empathy, and respect.
DEDICATE - We put our heart and soul into meeting the needs of our customers and helping them serve the people they protect.
EVOLVE - We are constantly innovating and exploring new ways to work together to make an impact with our work.
 
Here at Magnet Forensics, we are committed to continuous learning and are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. This commitment will be reflected in our hiring processes and embedded in our values and how we treat one another. If you're interested in this role, but do not meet all of the qualifications listed above, we encourage you to apply anyways.
 
Magnet Forensics is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics or any other basis forbidden under federal, provincial, or local law. We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process and work environment. Accommodation is available to all applicants upon request throughout the hiring process. Please contact [email protected] should you require any accommodations.
 
All offers of employment at Magnet are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check. All background checks will be conducted in accordance with all applicable laws. Magnet will consider each position's job duties, among other factors, in determining what constitutes satisfactory completion of the background check. Refusal to consent to a background check may be grounds for revoking an offer of employment.
 
US Applicants: Magnet Forensics participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
 
Magnet Forensics handles and uses personal data of job applicants in line with its Recruitment Privacy Policy found here. 
Magnet does not use artificial intelligence (defined as a machine-based system that infers from input to generate outputs such as predictions, content, recommendations, or decisions) for screening, assessing, or selecting applicants. Should this practice change, we will update this disclosure accordingly.
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