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Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 1, 2026. First seen by Alion on Jul 25, 2026. EXFO scores A on the Alion truth index.

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EXFO is a Quebec City-based maker of test, monitoring and analytics solutions for communications networks, supplying optical and Ethernet test equipment, fiber monitoring software and service assurance tools to telecom operators, equipment makers, data center operators and hyperscalers. Founded in 1985 by Germain Lamonde, it has more than 2,000 employees in over 25 countries, with sites including Montreal, Southampton, Oulu, Valencia and Queretaro. It hires software developers and QA analysts, electro-optical assemblers and repair technicians, planners and warehouse staff, plus regional sales managers, sales engineers and customer success managers.

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Concepteur logiciel

  • Québec, QC
  • Permanent | Temps plein
  • Mode hybride / Hybrid

À propos d'EXFO

EXFO est un chef de file mondial en matière de solutions intelligentes de test, de surveillance et d'analyse de réseaux. Nos technologies soutiennent les plus grands fournisseurs de services de télécommunications, fabricants d'équipements réseau et fournisseurs de services Web à travers le monde.

Présente dans plus de 25 pays et comptant plus de 2 000 employés, EXFO est le leader mondial des tests de fibre optique et possède le plus important déploiement de solutions d'assurance de services actifs. Nos solutions matérielles et logicielles permettent à nos clients d'accélérer les transformations technologiques liées à la fibre optique, à la 5G, à la virtualisation, à l'Internet des objets (IoT) et à l'analytique des données.

Sommaire du rôle

À titre de Concepteur logiciel, vous aurez comme principales responsabilités les développements de logiciels reliés au contrôle d'instruments optiques.

Vous participerez à la définition des requis, à l'analyse, à la conception, au développement, à la validation et à la documentation des logiciels.

Responsabilités principales

  • Participer à l'architecture, à l'analyse et au design des composantes logicielles.
  • Développer et maintenir l'architecture logicielle de nos produits.
  • Rédiger et compléter les spécifications techniques.
  • Configurer les projets, fixer les dépendances et déterminer les liens entre les composantes.
  • Créer ou modifier les tests automatisés associés et s'assurer que le code testé répond aux requis fonctionnels.
  • Participer à l'intégration des composantes dans la plateforme.
  • Participer à l'évolution et à l'amélioration continue de l'application.

Profil recherché

  • Connaissances pertinentes en développement par couches et par composantes, méthodologies d'encapsulation et d'abstraction, concepts de réutilisation et facilité d'évolution.
  • Excellente connaissance d'un ou plusieurs langages de programmation et des outils de développement associés (C++, C#, ou équivalent).
  • Expérience dans l'intégration du logiciel avec le matériel et les systèmes embarqués.
  • Bonne connaissance des méthodologies de gestion de sources et de contrôle de versions.
  • Capacité à rédiger des documents techniques.
  • Expérience avec la méthodologie Agile.

Exigences

  • 5 à 10 années d'expérience pertinente dans un poste en recherche et développement (ou équivalent).
  • Maîtrise du français et de l'anglais, tant à l'oral qu'à l'écrit.

Pourquoi joindre EXFO?

  • Faites partie d'un leader mondial en innovation et en technologies de pointe.
  • Collaborez avec des équipes multidisciplinaires hautement qualifiées.
  • Développez des solutions logicielles qui alimentent les technologies de demain.
  • Évoluez dans un environnement de travail collaboratif, flexible et axé sur l'innovation.
  • Contribuez au développement de produits utilisés partout dans le monde.

Le français et l'anglais sont requis, à l'oral comme à l'écrit. La maîtrise de l'anglais est essentielle puisque vous collaborerez avec des équipes internationales et interagirez avec des collègues, partenaires et clients à l'extérieur du Québec.

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Software Design Engineer

  • Quebec, QC
  • Permanent | Full time
  • Hybrid

About EXFO

EXFO is a global leader in intelligent test, monitoring, and network analytics solutions. Our technologies support the world's leading telecommunications service providers, network equipment manufacturers, and web service providers.

With operations in more than 25 countries and over 2,000 employees worldwide, EXFO is the global leader in fiber optic testing and has the industry's largest deployment of active service assurance solutions. Our hardware and software solutions help customers accelerate technological transformations related to fiber optics, 5G, virtualization, the Internet of Things (IoT), and data analytics.

Role Summary

As a Software Design Engineer, your primary responsibility will be the development of software related to the control of optical instruments.

You will participate in the definition of requirements, analysis, design, development, validation, and documentation of software.

Key Responsibilities

  • Participate in the architecture, analysis, and design of software components.
  • Develop and maintain the software architecture of our products.
  • Write and complete technical specifications.
  • Configure projects, establish dependencies, and define relationships between components.
  • Create or modify associated automated tests and ensure that the tested code meets functional requirements.
  • Participate in the integration of software components into the platform.
  • Contribute to the evolution and continuous improvement of the application.

Desired Profile

  • Relevant knowledge of layered and component-based software development, encapsulation and abstraction methodologies, software reuse concepts, and ease of evolution.
  • Excellent knowledge of one or more programming languages and their associated development tools (C++, C#, or equivalent).
  • Experience integrating software with hardware and embedded systems.
  • Good knowledge of source management and version control methodologies.
  • Ability to write technical documentation.
  • Experience working in an Agile environment.

Requirements

  • 5 to 10 years of relevant experience in a research and development environment (or equivalent).
  • Proficiency in both French and English, spoken and written.

Why Join EXFO?

  • Join a global leader in innovation and cutting-edge technologies.
  • Collaborate with highly skilled multidisciplinary teams.
  • Develop software solutions that power the technologies of tomorrow.
  • Grow your career in a collaborative, flexible, and innovation-driven environment.
  • Contribute to products used by customers around the world.

Proficiency in both French and English, spoken and written, is required. English is essential as you will collaborate with international teams and communicate with colleagues, partners, and customers outside of Quebec.

EXFO is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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