C++ Software Engineer

Software Engineer

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Summary

The Software Engineer will cooperate with team members, Software architects, and Test & Verification team on the successful delivery of high-quality designs. The selected candidate will deal with design and development of medical-grade software, compliant with medical standards per internal development process. Furthermore, the Software Engineer will focus on maintainability, scalability, and testability of the software modules and work on improvements of personal as well as team ability to estimate and deliver on time.

Your Primary Responsibilities

• Requirements analysis

• Planning and execution of design and code reviews

• Implementation of software modules

• Creating the necessary documentation

• Cooperation in prototype construction and test

• Implementation of technical changes in series of products/product maintenance

• Participation in the identification and assimilation of the best practices in software development

• Application of defensive programming principles, continuous integration

General Tasks

• Compliance with the quality, occupational safety and environmental regulations.

• Implementation of the instructions of the quality/environmental management representative and the occupational safety specialist.

• Growing design blocks ownership responsibility based on the seniority progression

Your Experience, Skills, and Competencies

• Knowledge of system development and software design

• Strong understanding of Object-oriented Paradigm, design patterns

• Experience with desktop application development or firmware/embedded SW (functional as well as object-oriented)

• Experience with programming in C++ (C# or Python is an advantage)

• Proficient use of software development tools and Microsoft Office

• Good written and spoken English skills

• Min. Bc. degree in Software engineering or Computer science

• Proactive approach, good communication skills, team-player

Your Nice-to-have’s

• Knowledge in the fields of electrical engineering and communication protocols

• Knowledge of Linux and/or QNX operating system

• Self-motivated person

• Occasional travelling (Less than 10% per year)

Benefits

• Extra week of vacation (25 days/year)
• 5 sick days per calendar year
• 1 day of paid time off for charitable activities/year
• Flexi Pass vouchers with a nominal value of 1000 CZK/month
• Contribution to supplementary pension insurance 1000 CZK/month (after the probationary period)
• Flexible working hours (core 10 – 15:00)
• Every year, wages are reassessed from 1 April
• Meal vouchers in the form of a flat rate – monetary value (123,90 CZK/day)
• Monetary allowance for working from home (max. 2 days/week)
• MultiSport for only 300 CZK/month
• Bonuses for recommending a new employee up to CZK 110,000
• Free refreshments at the workplace (juice, hot drinks – coffee, tea; healthy snacks and fruit/vegetables 2 times a week)
• Training, language courses, career advancement
• Dog-friendly office, Family-friendly environment
• Corporate events – Summer Party, Christmas Party, Family Day, SportDay, Board Game Afternoon, Meet & Greet and more
• Free parking for employees and shower at the workplace for athletes

Novanta is proud to be an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, military and veteran status, disability, genetics, or any other category protected by federal law or Novanta policy.

Please call +1 781-266-5700 if you need a disability accommodation for any part of the employment process.