About the Role
As a Staff Software Engineer at Xtract One, you will specialize in SaaS and hardware products for physical security applications. You will be a prominent technical leader driving innovation, shaping technical strategy, and delivering high-impact solutions. This role involves setting technical direction, influencing architectural decisions, and mentoring the engineering team, offering a unique opportunity to make substantial contributions to the organization's technical excellence and long-term success.
Responsibilities
- Own the delivery of architected systems from start to finish, ensuring quality and scalability in production.
- Take ownership of key software projects, including firmware/OS integration and edge processing optimization.
- Contribute to the continuous adoption of AI within the software landscape.
- Set and enforce high standards for code quality, testing, and software development best practices across hardware and software.
- Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to drive continuous improvement and innovation.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- 8+ years of experience with a demonstrated ability to influence architecture across teams.
- Extensive experience with infrastructure-as-code and serverless technologies.
- Strong leadership and communication abilities.
- Proven success in delivering complex and scalable software solutions with strategic business impact.
- Familiarity with SOC 2 Type II and security best practices.
- Demonstrated track record of mentoring and developing engineering talent.
- Expertise in AWS Cloud, focusing on data ingestion, business intelligence, and security.
- Experience with STM32 firmware boards.
- Experience with sensor-integrated IoT hardware is highly desirable.
- Experience with AI Spec-Driven development.
Skills
- AWS Cloud
- Data Ingestion
- Business Intelligence
- Security Best Practices
- STM32 Firmware
- IoT Hardware
- AI Spec-Driven Development
- Infrastructure-as-Code
- Serverless Technologies
Location
- 55 York Street, Suite 1100, Toronto Ontario, M5J 1R7
Work Type
- Hybrid
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 8+ years
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
Salary/Compensations
- $119,000-$161,000 CAD
Benefits
- Benefits
- Sick Days
- Bonus
- Stock Options
About the Company
- Xtract One is a technology company dedicated to making the world safer through intelligent, frictionless security solutions.
- We design and deliver advanced threat detection screening systems that help organizations protect people, property, and public spaces.
- Our solutions combine cutting-edge hardware, AI-powered analytics, and real-time insights to detect weapons and potential threats in high-traffic environments.
- Xtract One enables safer, more welcoming experiences while maintaining the highest standards of security.
- With teams across North America, Xtract One brings together engineers, technologists, and business professionals who are passionate about innovation, collaboration, and real-world impact.
- We are driven by a shared mission to redefine security—making it smarter, more human-centric, and seamlessly integrated into everyday environments.
Equal Opportunity
- Our recruitment process may utilize artificial intelligence (AI) tools to enhance efficiency and ensure a fair and comprehensive review of applications.
- We are committed to using AI responsibly and ethically, with a focus on fairness and minimizing bias.
- Xtract One is committed to creating an inclusive, accessible work environment and providing accommodations for individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code.
- If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process or while employed with us, please notify Human Resources at HR@xtractone.com , and we will work with you to meet your needs.
