As a Software Engineer on the Nexus Team, you'll design and build reliable systems, collaborate on technical solutions, and contribute to a SaaS product that supports digital investigations while encouraging continuous improvement and teamwork.
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!
Your Team:
The Magnet Forensics Nexus Team is on a mission to help organizations collect forensic data quickly, securely, and at scale. Nexus is used by private companies to investigate critical issues like IP theft, workplace harassment, and cybersecurity incidents. We are looking for a Software Engineer to help us grow and evolve this powerful product.
In this role, you’ll work closely with engineers and product management to build features that solve real-world problems. You’ll have the opportunity to shape the systems that power our critical investigations - balancing performance, reliability, and speed to deliver meaningful value to our users.
Why join this team in particular?
We are a brand-new product and have a juicy list of product ideas to build out our capabilities - your ideas will shape the direction of a product that’s making a real difference. On the Nexus Team, your work directly supports investigations that protect people and uncover the truth. You’ll collaborate with equally passionate teammates, influence decisions, and see the impact of your contributions in the real world.
What you are capable of:
- Designing and building systems that are reliable and maintainable.
- Contributing to technical design and architecture discussions and helping determine effective solutions.
- Breaking down problems into smaller problems to deliver incremental value to our users.
- Collaborating with your peers to understand customer needs and translate them into practical technical solutions.
- Own the development and maintenance of features, making trade-offs that balance quality, speed and scope while keeping long-term maintainability in mind.
- Participate in a culture of continuous improvement by always being curious, encouraging experimentation, and reflecting on how we work.
- Writing automated tests and contributing to CI/CD pipelines.
- Supporting your teammates, reviewing their code, offering feedback, and knowledge sharing to help their growth and development.
What you bring:
- Typically, 3+ years of experience in software development (or equivalent skills), ideally in a SaaS environment.
- Familiarity using front end technologies and frameworks (Like React and TypeScript!).
- Understanding of object-oriented programming (We use C# and ASP.NET Core!).
- Comfortable operating independently on well-scoped tasks; and proactively seek input on ambiguity or risky work.
- Hands-on experience with cloud providers (bonus if it’s AWS!).
- Experience building features from start to finish.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with peers and stakeholders.
- Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Travel: 5-10%.
NOTE: Candidate must reside in Canada.
Nice to Haves:
- Background in a microservice architecture or event-drive architectures.
- Familiarity scripting and operating systems (e.g., Powershell, Linux, Windows).
- Knowledge of tools and technologies such as Elasticsearch, OpenSearch, DynamoDB, OpenSearch, and Docker.
- Experience troubleshooting production escalations in a cloud environment.
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 (ie. most Sales roles) the range below represents total target compensation (TTC) (base salary + variable).
Compensation Range:
MIN: $88,900 - MID: $127,000 - MAX: $152,400 CAD
Magnet Forensics 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
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.
Top Skills
Asp.Net Core
AWS
C#
Docker
DynamoDB
Elasticsearch
Opensearch
React
Typescript
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