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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 over 4,000 customers in over 100 countries, 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 with offices in Waterloo and Ottawa, Canada; Atlanta, GA, Herndon, VA, Westminster, CO; and Singapore. 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 Engineering org is focused on producing software that solves the most important problems facing digital forensics and incident response professionals today. Our algorithms make sense of data that is often hidden, corrupted, or incomplete. We write well-tested, performant code and build intuitive UIs because we know that minutes can make a difference in national terrorism cases and life-or-death situations. We are a community of smart, passionate, humble people who recognize that solving the industry’s toughest problems requires constant collaboration, continuous learning, and frequent doses of humour.

The Magnet Review Team is looking for a talented engineer to join our growing team, responsible for building the next generation of digital forensics products enhancing collaboration between various stakeholders in the agency org.

We value what is different about you, whether it is your education, work experience, life experiences or background

What You Will Accomplish:

·         Design and implement new features;

·         Provide technical leadership without a formal reporting structure within and across teams;

·         Continuous improvement on existing features;

·         Take ownership over the quality of the code you produce – write clean and testable code;

·         Collaborate with your direct team members as well as the engineering org to drive innovation;

·         Adapt to changes as they arise from business & customer needs;

·         Be an active team member with fellow talented developers and software testers;

·         Accountable and take ownership of your projects.

What We Are Looking For:

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. 

There are a few must haves, but we will keep that list short:

·         Bachelor’s degree in a Computer Science related field, or equivalent practical experience;

·         Professional experience as a Software Developer;

·         Strong and proficient in C# and .NET;

·         Strong experience with containerization and orchestration tools, including Docker and Kubernetes;

·         Strong JavaScript UI framework knowledge (e.g., ReactJS);

·         Fluency in JavaScript, HTML, and CSS;

·         Cloud and SaaS experience.

Nice-to-Haves:

·         Python;

·         Terraform;

·         AWS cloud ecosystem experience;

·         Typescript;

·         Vitest or other E2E testing frameworks;

·         Experience with search for big data;

·         Familiarity with monitoring and alerting tools (e.g., Grafana, AlertManager).

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.

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: $69,600 - MID: $87,000 - MAX: $104,400 CAD

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 

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 aoda@magnetforensics.com 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.