Principal Software Developer

the role looks like: Faster, higher-quality technical decisions, with clear tradeoffs and reduced rework. Scalable, well-architected systems and platforms that support growth and increase team velocity. Reliable, efficient compute systems and thoughtful integration of AI-first practices, with strong technical leadership demonstrated through hands-on impact. Priorities in the first few months will include: Build a deep understanding of Ideon’s systems and architectural challenges while establishing credibility through hands-on contribution. Partner with senior engineers to identify high-impact areas and contribute to key technical initiatives and decisions. Identify opportunities to improve system design, developer experience, and platform consistency.

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 training and experience 12+ years of professional software development experience, including 3+ years operating in senior technical leadership roles as a Staff, Principal, Lead, or Architect-level individual contributor. Strong backend expertise (e.g., Python, Go, Java, C#) and hands-on experience building cloud-native systems in Azure or similar environments. Deep experience with distributed systems, APIs, and platform engineering practices. Background in HPC or large-scale compute workloads, including CPU-, memory-, and GPU-intensive systems. Proven ability to influence teams through technical depth, execution, and experience with containers, Kubernetes, CI/CD, and infrastructure-as-code. Proven ability to influence engineering teams through technical depth, credibility, and execution. Well-developed communication skills in English at a fluent or professional level; able to be assertive and respectful Legally able and currently documented to work full time hours in Canada We also look for the following from all new Ideon team members : Experience in or excitement for working in a tech scale-up; happy to wear a few hats and adjust 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. 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. Experience deploying and operating AI/ML systems in production environments. Familiarity with agentic AI, LLM orchestration, MCP servers, or developer-focused AI tooling. Experience with GPU-accelerated computing, CUDA, or optimizing scientific workloads. Exposure to domains such as geoscience, industrial systems, hardware-software integration, or scientific applications. More Role Details Location : Ideon’s office is located at #150 - 4611 Viking Way in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada. Ideon is a hybrid workplace, with some roles required to work fully in office (it’s tricky to manufacture from home!). 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. During your first few months, it’s anticipated you’ll spend more time in the office to support role-specific onboarding and relationship building. 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 $135,000 - $190,000 . 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. Financial support for accreditation membership, exams, continuing professional development (i.e. P.Eng, P.Geo, CPA) 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/remote roles, 2 weeks/year work-from-almost-anywhere. Parental leave top-up. Employee referral

bonus. Casual dress – we like our jeans and hoodies. 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). Ideon’s salary ranges are set by role and level, benchmarked against similarly sized Vancouver-area companies. Most new hires start below the top of the range, unless their experience significantly exceeds role

requirements. You’ll be asked to share your salary expectations during the application process. What It’s Like at Ideon Great ideas and rich company culture come from diversity of thought, experience, and perspective. The Ideon culture is anchored in a set of core values that directly shape how we hire, coach, evaluate, and develop our people: Driven by industry, informed by science Inspired to create, wired to deliver Unified team, personally accountable Boldly ambitious, exceptionally human How to Apply, Accommodation Requests, and the 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. Apply Now See all open positions Powered by Collage

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