Developer, Software

Job Description

Posted Friday, August 28, 2026 at 7:00 AM

Why Redlen Technologies?

Redlen Technologies is a pioneering company that has revolutionized the semiconductor crystal growth and fabrication process.
At Redlen Technologies, innovation is at the heart of everything we do. Our founder's visionary work with the Canadian Space Agency laid the foundation for our groundbreaking Cadmium Zinc Telluride (CZT) sensors, revolutionizing medical imaging, security imaging, and non-destructive testing. We are driving a quantum leap forward in medical CT scanners, elevating diagnostic accuracy while reducing radiation dose- a technological feat that has earned us global recognition. With a commitment to excellence, we have earned the trust of Fortune 500 industry customers, leading to our acquisition by Canon Inc. for $430M - a testament to our industry leadership.

With over 200 dedicated professionals, we take pride in fostering a work environment where Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) professionals thrive. As an equal opportunity employer we demonstrate that diversity drives innovation, and we are passionate about building a future where every employee contributes to our mission-driven success.Redlen's teams, mirroring the multifaceted diversity of Canadian society, exemplify our commitment to leveraging a wide range of ideas and backgrounds as a driving force for innovation, business excellence, and pioneering advancements in STEM.

The Software Developer, Manufacturing Test Software is a key member of Redlen's Test Software team, responsible for developing, maintaining, and enhancing software systems that support the testing, characterization, and manufacturing of semiconductor radiation detectors, detector modules, and associated electronics. This role focuses on creating software applications, test automation tools, data management systems, and visualization platforms that enable efficient manufacturing operations, product validation, troubleshooting, and continuous process improvement. Working closely with Test Engineers, Process Engineers, Product Engineers, Manufacturing Engineering, and Production teams, the Software Developer helps ensure reliable data collection, analysis, and traceability throughout the product lifecycle.

This role is eligible for Redlen’s Hybrid Framework, with a minimum requirement of 3 days per week onsite at our Saanichton production facility. As the role and team directly support manufacturing, it is not open to remote work.

Responsibilities

Manufacturing Test Software Development

• Develop, maintain, and enhance test software applications used for characterization, calibration, validation, and production testing of semiconductor detectors, detector modules, and associated electronics.
• Create and maintain graphical user interfaces (GUIs), APIs, and software tools used by engineering and manufacturing personnel.
• Support automated test systems used in R&D, New Product Introduction (NPI), and high-volume manufacturing environments.
• Develop software that interfaces with test instruments, embedded controllers, motion systems, and manufacturing equipment.

Manufacturing Systems Integration

• Support integration of test software with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), production databases, and other factory information systems.
• Develop tools to streamline manufacturing workflows and improve operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support process automation and digital manufacturing initiatives.

Quality, Deployment, and Support

• Perform software testing, debugging, validation, and release activities.
• Maintain source code repositories and software documentation.
• Support software deployment and configuration management within manufacturing and engineering environments.
• Investigate and resolve software-related issues affecting production and test operations.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on software reliability, performance, and maintainability.

Experience

• Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience as a Software Developer or similar software development role.
• Experience developing and supporting software applications in engineering, manufacturing, industrial automation, or laboratory environments.
• Experience with the full software development lifecycle, including design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
• Experience developing applications that interact with databases, instruments, or hardware systems.
• Experience working in a collaborative, cross-functional technical environment.

Technical Skills

Required

• Proficiency in Python and C/C++.
• Expe