Staff Software Engineer

The Role
We are seeking a Staff Software Engineer with a strong blend of technical expertise, hands-on experience, and entrepreneurial mindset to join our growing team. In this role, you will be key in developing and enhancing our industry-leading document manipulation solutions, driving innovation with new features while maintaining and improving the existing codebase. As a Staff Software Engineer at our company, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping both the product and the company's future direction. You'll have the opportunity to influence not just the code you write, but also the strategic decisions that guide our tech stack and development processes. We embrace new technologies and approaches, so a passion for learning and pushing boundaries is essential.
If you're passionate about building world-class software, enjoy solving complex challenges, and want to be part of a dynamic, forward-thinking team, we'd love to hear from you.
Responsibilities:

• Contribute as a technical leader of our core C++ development team, designing and implementing cutting-edge features and optimizing the functionality of our flagship product, Apryse SDK.
• Engage in the full software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering and architectural design to implementation, testing, and ongoing maintenance.
• Architect novel solutions and research emergent technologies to meet the growing demands in the document processing space.
• Conduct research and propose technical solutions for new projects.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, providing mentorship and supporting other engineers.
• Take ownership of complex features and improvements, with responsibilities growing alongside your experience.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ development with strong software design and problem-solving skills.
• 10+ years of experience working on complex software projects.
• 5+ years of experience leading and architecting solutions and mentoring engineers.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• A passion for continuous learning and innovation, staying current with emerging technologies and best practices.

Assets:

• Interest or experience in computer graphics, document formats (PDF, SVG, XPS, PostScript), and image compression technologies.
• Familiarity with advanced raster and vector image processing algorithms.
• Experience in multidisciplinary teams, with a flexible approach to problem-solving.
• An entrepreneurial mindset with a desire to go beyond the status quo.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• A comprehensive extended benefits package including health, dental and vision for you and your family, with company paid offerings.
• A great team environment and resources, supporting you to do the best work of your life and providing unlimited career growth potential.
• Highly autonomous and entrepreneurial environment.
• Annual recurring WFH allowance for you to purchase items you need for your home office.
• Ongoing support for learning development so you can master your craft.
• Work with the hardware you're most comfortable with (Windows or Mac).
• Diverse and inclusive workplace where we all learn from each other.

Company Description
As the industry-leading provider of document software development (SDK) technology powering everything from traditional desktop software to innovative web and mobile applications, at Apryse we are committed to delivering cutting-edge technology solutions that empower our clients to achieve their goals. With a broad international portfolio of combined companies, products, and leading technologies, we are actively changing the way the world works with documents to make work better and life simpler.
Customers like IBM, Autodesk, DocuSign, Boeing, Microsoft (and many more!) come to us to realize their web and mobile strategies for document management, editing, and collaboration as the #1-ranked commercial document SDK of choice for companies worldwide. As a result, you can find our document technology in thousands of solutions, including those of household names, used by millions across virtually every industry. Our XODO app alone has 25M unique installs -- and counting -- and the highest ratings among PDF productivity apps on the largest online app marketplaces.
Ready to join our team?
If you are interested in helping Apryse deliver on its commitments and taking your career to the next level, we invite you to apply online now. Additionally, we view the above section as a guide, not a checklist. We welcome diverse and non-traditional backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you do not have every requirement listed.
The compensation for this position is commensurate upon experience, with a range between $140,000 - $180,000 CAD in on target earnings.
We are committed to a work environment that is inclusive to all and free of discrimination. It is our policy to be an equal opportunity employer without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, veteran status, citizenship status or any other factors prohibited by law. Apryse will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals.