Senior Software Developer

Location: Pitt Meadows, BC - a scenic suburb of Metro Vancouver
Work Arrangement:  Hybrid: 3 days/week in-office, 2 days remote, with the option to work fully in-office if preferred.
Duration: Full-Time
Reports to: Lead Software Developer & WISI's CTO

About WISI/The Role
Join our tight-knit, passionate R&D team as a Senior Software Developer to design and build cutting-edge video delivery solutions. At WISI, we've spent nearly a century delivering innovative, carrier-grade technology to video operators worldwide. As a Great Place to Work-certified company for seven years running and a 2025 Best Workplace in Canada and BC, we're committed to a supportive, inclusive, and high-performance culture. Our headquarters in Pitt Meadows, BC offers a scenic, trail-adjacent setting, away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

You're a tech enthusiast with video processing experience, eager to tackle new languages and technologies. Your passion for software development drives you to stay current with trends, improve processes, and deliver clean, scalable code.

What You'll Do

• Collaborate with developers to plan, design, develop, test, and maintain web and embedded applications for video delivery.
• Conduct peer reviews of solution designs and code to ensure quality and reliability.
• Design tools and processes for rapid iteration and continuous software releases.
• Mentor team members, sharing best practices to foster growth and development.
• Write well-organized, optimized, and documented source code.
• Develop scientific test methods and tools for performance and load testing of products and prototypes.
• Analyze test results to identify issues, optimize performance, and inform product improvements and business planning.
  
  

Functional Accountabilities

• Video Firmware Development: Design, code, test, and optimize video processing firmware to meet carrier-grade quality standards. Collaborate with full-stack and embedded developers to integrate firmware with WISI's Inca and Tangram systems, enhancing video/audio processing, transcoding, and streaming while staying updated on industry advancements.
• Code Quality Assurance: Write and maintain accurate, reliable, developer-friendly code that's easy to understand, modify, and reuse.
• Software Maintenance and Updates: Ensure smooth, secure software operations by fixing bugs, applying patches, and enhancing functionality. Monitor performance, resolve issues, and maintain compatibility with new technologies.
• Ticket Maintenance: Keep tickets updated with clear descriptions, steps, and current information for efficient issue tracking.
• Documentation and Standards: Create and maintain detailed architectural documentation. Establish and enforce coding standards, architectural principles, and design patterns across the R&D team.
  
  

Required Skills

• 5+ years of professional software development experience in the video processing industry.
• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of video/audio codecs (MPEG-2-TS, AVC, HEVC, Dolby Digital) and streaming protocols (HLS, MPEG-DASH).
• Familiarity with video broadcast/transmission standards (ATSC, DVB, NTSC, PAL).
• Strong Proficiency in C/C++, Golang, JavaScript, Shell Scripts, Git, Linux, Docker.
• Knowledge of OOP design, patterns, and SQL/noSQL databases (e.g. Postgres, Redis, InfluxDB, MySQL).
• Experience with software development best practices, unit testing, version control (Git), and continuous integration.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies.
• Passion for writing clean, scalable, high-performance code.
  
  

Bonus Skills

• Experience with embedded processor architectures and systems development.
• Expertise with GStreamer Media Framework.
• Expertise in backend and frontend web technologies using REST.
  
  

Key Competencies

• Strong Communication Skills: Convey ideas clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences (e.g., executives, team members, customers). Collaborate effectively to align R&D objectives with stakeholders.
• Coaching: Provide guidance, constructive feedback, and mentorship to support team growth and continuous improvement.
• Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: Use data and analytics to inform decisions, assess issues systematically, and develop effective solutions.
• Attention to Detail: Review work thoroughly for accuracy and quality, identifying errors and ensuring high standards.
• Organization and Planning: Prioritize tasks, set objectives, manage resources, and meet timelines effectively.
• Technical Knowledge – Video Formats and Streaming: Deep understanding of video codecs (MPEG-2, H.264, H.265), streaming protocols (DASH, HLS), and network architecture (bandwidth management, latency optimization).
  
  

What we offer:

• Innovative Work: Be part of a small, dynamic team delivering world-class video solutions in an agile environment. Your work will shape the future of video delivery while growing your skills in a supportive, innovative culture
  
• Continuous Learning: Learning is one of our core values. Enjoy access to lunch & learns, training programs, courses, coaching, and more.
• Comprehensive Benefits: We offer competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision coverage, and an Employee and Family Assistance Program to support the wellbeing of you and your family.
• Additional health and wellness support through a health & wellness spending account to put your dollars where you need it most.
• Future-Focused: RRSP matching program - we invest in your future.
• Flexible work environment 
• Personal Recognition: Enjoy your birthday off—because it's your day.
• Community Impact: Paid volunteer hours to support causes you care about.
• Team Culture: Join a team of talented, driven, fun, and supportive colleagues.
• Annual All Hands Event: Each year, we bring together our global team (employees and owners) for several days of learning, collaboration, and team building.
• Award-Winning Workplace: Contribute to WISI's celebrated culture—Certified Great Place to Work 7 years running and recognized on the 2025 Best Workplaces lists for Canada and British Columbia.

We are an equal opportunity employer and a proudly diverse company.
We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, language, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and provide reasonable accommodations as needed to ensure an inclusive hiring process.