Thales Group Hiring for Software Developer – Tech Specialist, Research & Technology at Toronto, ON Full Time

Thales people architect solutions that support 85 million mainline and suburban passenger journeys, worldwide, every day. Our Rail Signalling and Communication systems are used on metro lines across major cities, and 72,000 kms of route, 52,000 trains per day in 16 countries are controlled by our Traffic Management Systems. Together We deployed the first-ever nationwide ticketing system which processes over 50 million ticketing transactions in 100 cities daily.

Thales provides world-leading Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC) and interlocking for mass rail transit applications globally. The Centre of Competence for Urban Rail Signalling is located right before you at mid-town Toronto. As the largest office in Canada, we house a department for every step of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)! This includes Software, Hardware, Systems Design, Verification & Validation, Operations, etc. The supporting corporate shared services teams in Finance, Human Resources and IT is also located at the office. Our office space was designed to provide a sustainable, healthy workplace that expresses TRSS’s brand while increasing collaboration. Features include Greenguard furniture, EnergyStar appliances, low-emitting adhesives, sealants, and sliding glass doors on internal offices provide daylight and views to the outside. Come join the big Transport family, here in Toronto!

As a research and technology (R&T) Software Developer, you are expected to have a diverse skill set in terms of software implementation of advanced algorithms, mechanical and electrical design, and data analysis of prototype experimental platforms.

You will work as part of the Software Team within the Research and Technology department to develop, build, test and evaluate the next generation of driverless, autonomous urban rail solutions for the mass transit market. You will be challenged to implement technology “proof-of-concepts” on revenue rail systems and support new product introduction for the global market.

Key Responsibilities:
Contribute to the overall architecture design of the next generation automated train solution

Perform all phases as related to software development: model, compile, build, debug, simulation, testing, validation and documentation

Analyze and write software requirements using company standard methodology

Provides support to product team and other departments as required to help with engineering productization of new solutions

Use and setup tools and systems for data collection and evaluation of large datasets. Experience with ‘big data’ algorithms is an asset

Perform prototyping in simulation environments and with “proof of concept” platforms

To implement control algorithms, optimization algorithms, nonlinear Kalman Filters, and other algorithms in C++

Analyze control system dynamics, parameters and models to generate reports

Provides support to product team and other departments as required to help productize new software solutions

Keeps abreast of relevant technology developments as related to the R&T project

Comfortable in an Agile work methodology

Assists in providing leadership and motivation to staff

Required Skills and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical, Computer Engineering or Computer Science

Minimum 5 years of coding experience in C/C++

Proficiency with a least one scripting/productivity language (Python preferred)

Experienced Linux/Unix/POSIX system developer with knowledge in Linux kernel

Knowledgeable of object oriented techniques, design patterns, multithreading, socket programming

Working knowledge of modern software engineering practices, methods & tools

Knowledge of communication protocols, file systems, networking, and security

Strong communication, organizational and problem-solving skills

Capability of writing professional technical reports and documentations to support engineering development

Experience with real-time, safety critical systems

Preferred Skills and Experience:
Experience developing to strict coding standards such as AUTOSAR C++, MISRA C++, SEI Cert C++ guidelines

C/C++ software development to CENELEC 50128 standards

Database experience, both design and usage

SQL language and relational databases

Cloud Computing experience: Kibana, Grafana, Postgres, Docker, and Jenkins

Experience in one or more of the following: Deep Learning, Computer Vision and Machine Learning

Theoretical knowledge in the field of optimization, controls, computer vision, or signal processing is an asset

Knowledge of railway signalling techniques would be an asset

Thales is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. Thales is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the interview process. Applicants selected for an interview who require accommodation are asked to advise accordingly upon the invitation for an interview. We will work with you to meet your needs. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience.