Junior Software Engineer (filled)

Term: Permanent, full-time
Posted: September 2022

Ideon Technologies is transforming subsurface discovery, using the energy from supernova explosions in space to image density anomalies deep beneath the Earth’s surface. Based in Richmond, BC, on the beautiful west coast of Canada, we are a world pioneer in cosmic-ray muon tomography. Our discovery platform integrates proprietary detectors, imaging systems, inversion technologies, and artificial intelligence to provide x-ray-like visibility up to 1 km underground. We capture, measure, and transform muon data into reliable geophysical surveys and 3D density maps that help geologists identify new mineral and metal deposits with precision and confidence. As a result, they drill less and discover more – reducing cost and risk, saving time, and minimizing environmental impact – ultimately accelerating the world’s transition to low-impact mining. Watch this short video to learn a bit more about what we do.

The role

Junior software engineers at Ideon have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects from the operation of our proprietary hardware to our best-in-class customer platform and everything in between. Under the mentorship of senior engineers and subject matter experts, you will be a key contributor to our code base and have the freedom to experiment and propose implementation strategies for new features and components. As our team grows, you will grow with us and will have the opportunity to specialize in an area of interest or continue to work across our areas of competency. Your team will rely on your ability to explain and document your code. Learning new skills will be a hallmark of your time at Ideon and you will be surrounded by eager mentors. 

Specifically, this role involves:

  • developing new features and components for Ideon’s subsurface imaging discovery platform
  • breaking new features down and defining an implementation and testing strategy ensuring all requirements are met
  • creating strong unit and higher-level tests that look beyond the happy path
  • writing clear documentation; a mix of inline comments, docstrings, and markdown pages where necessary
  • finding creative solutions to the unique needs of our customers and other Ideon teams
  • learning the ins and outs of our suite of software and how it interacts with the hardware we build

Qualifications

While you will be supporting our particle physicists and geophysicists directly, you do not require experience in either domain. We’re more interested in your ability to break down technical requirements into actionable tasks for engineers – as well as your internal wiring as a good human. If you are someone who thrives in the dynamic environment of a technology start-up, loves the intricacies of code, and you’re not shy about asking questions or offering a valuable perspective, we’re probably a good match.

Your qualifications include:  

  • A degree in Computer Science or related discipline, or equivalent
  • New graduate, or a maximum of 3 year’s experience
  • Interest in developing software for industrial and scientific audiences
  • Demonstrable ability to learn and apply abstract concepts. We want to hear about your unique capstone projects or thesis!
  • Very strong Python skills and solid understanding of software engineering principals. Other languages (esp. C++) a bonus. Show us your Github!
  • Comfortable working in Linux environments and developing for them
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • References who can speak to your personal style, attitude, and coding prowess

Location

The position is based in Richmond, BC (Greater Vancouver) and can involve some work from home, but is not fully remote.

What We Offer

This is an opportunity to work with a dynamic technology start-up and spin-off from TRIUMF (Canada’s national particle physics laboratory) as we scale up our business rapidly. You will be working to advance a ground-breaking solution that will generate significant economic and environmental benefit. Our team is entrepreneurial by nature, mission-driven, and focused on doing things right to deliver great customer outcomes. We are also committed to seeking out the best brains and the most exceptional humans, wherever they come from and however they happen to be packaged.

What It’s Like Here

Great ideas and rich company culture come from diversity of thought, experience, and perspective. The Ideon culture is anchored in a set of core values that directly shape how we hire, coach, evaluate, and develop our people: 

  • Driven by industry, informed by science
    We solve industry problems with scientific rigour: listening carefully, analyzing the data, and developing solutions that our clients – and the planet – cannot live without.
  • Inspired to create, wired to deliver              
    We’re imaginative, creating new possibilities and embracing the diversity of thought and experience within our team to move with urgency, learn from our failures, and execute masterfully.
  • Unified team, personally accountable
    We have each other’s backs and operate with integrity, respect, and empathy. Success depends on leaving egos at the door, celebrating our differences, delivering promises, and owning the outcome together.
  • Boldly ambitious, exceptionally human
    We think big and have the courage to blaze new trails. We’re in this business to win, but that doesn’t mean we compromise on doing the right thing for our people, our clients, and our world.

Contact
Please send your résumé and cover letter via email to Kim Lawrence, including the job title in the subject line.