Process Automation Software Engineer (MEMS)

Location: Ottawa, Canada — on-site

Salary: CAD 70,000–102,000 per year, flexible.

Company

hirify.global develops optical and photonic solutions for networks, cloud computing, data centers, telecommunications, and advanced manufacturing.

What you will do

• Work with physicists and hardware engineers to understand device behavior, instrumentation, and system requirements.
• Design and develop software for automated MEMS wafer and semiconductor manufacturing stations.
• Take station software from initial development through deployment, sustained operation, and high-volume production.
• Integrate software with instruments, sensors, and other equipment.
• Investigate, document, and resolve software, equipment, and process issues.
• Apply software development practices including design and API documentation, unit testing, continuous integration, and reliability improvements.

Requirements

• Engineering degree in computer engineering, software engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field.
• Meaningful software development experience covering design, implementation, debugging, and maintenance.
• Experience developing software that interacts with hardware or instruments.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a careful, quality-focused approach.
• Curiosity and willingness to learn across software, physics, electronics, instrumentation, and manufacturing.
• Clear communication skills and ability to work effectively with people from different technical backgrounds.

Nice to have

• Production experience with Python, C#, or VB.NET.
• Experience collaborating across teams in a large codebase.
• Experience with agentic coding tools.
• Git, CI/CD pipelines, Visual Studio, or the .NET Framework.
• Electrical or optical instrumentation experience.
• Experience in high-volume manufacturing, including manufacturing execution systems (MES).
• Knowledge of software design patterns or instrument automation.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible time off.
• Physical and mental health and wellness benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement and career growth support.
• On-site amenities including a free gym, games room, prayer room, subsidized meals, and free coffee and tea.
• Employee stock options and incentive plans.
• Collaborative, innovative, and inclusive workplace with accommodation support during the hiring process.