Senior Software Developer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 8, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 7, 2026. Rockwell Automation scores A on the Alion truth index.
Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world’s manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better.
We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you we would love to have you join us!
Job Description
As a Senior Software Developer on the Fleet Core team within OTTO by Rockwell Automation, you will help develop, test, maintain OTTO Fleet Manager software used by customers to operate autonomous vehicle fleets. You will work with software developers, product partners, and other engineering teams to turn requirements into practical, reliable software solutions across the product lifecycle. You will report to the Manager, Fleet Core and will work Hybrid in Kitchener, ON.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Develop reliable software features for OTTO Fleet Manager and related applications that help customers operate autonomous vehicle fleets.
- Translate product and technical requirements into practical, maintainable software solutions through iterative development.
- Contribute to product priorities such as data-backed workflows, integrations, supportability improvements, and test automation.
- Collaborate with software developers, product partners, and other engineering teams to deliver customer-focused features and improvements.
- Participate in code reviews, design discussions, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement activities while taking ownership of assigned work and communicating progress.
The Essentials : You will Have:
- Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Years of Relevant Work Experience.
The Preferred: You might also have:
- Typically requires minimum of 5 years of related experience.
- Post-secondary diploma or degree in Software Development, Computer Science, or a related field.
- 3+ years of relevant software development experience.
- Experience with object-oriented programming with C++ or Python.
- Experience with C#.
- Experience developing software that works with APIs, services, integrations, databases, or other data-backed workflows.
- Familiarity with common software development tools and workflows, including source control, scripting, issue tracking, documentation, and code review.
- Experience presenting detailed technical documentation to provide practical, iterative solutions.
- Experience with robotics, fleet management, industrial automation, or related operational software.
- Experience with containerized applications, Linux environments, or deployment workflows.
- Experience with databases, object-relational mapping, data integration, or data administration.
- Experience with observability, analytics, or data presentation tools.
- Experience with software build systems, package management, or application configuration.
What We Offer:
- Health Insurance including Medical and Dental
- Health Care Spending Account (HCSA - dependent on the plan chosen)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Retirement plans
- Paid Time off
- Volunteering Time off
- Employer Savings Plan Matching (includes RRSP, TFSA, and EPSP)
- Employer Paid DC Pension
- Maternity and Parental Leave Top-Up
- Fitness Reimbursement Program
- Flexible Work Schedule where you will work with your manager to enjoy a work schedule that can be flexible with your personal life.
For this role, the Base Salary Compensation is from $100,000 - $150,000 CAD Annually. Actual pay will be based on factors such as skills, knowledge, education, and experience.
This posting is for a newly created position within our organization.
At Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and veterans.
If you are an individual with a disability and you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact our services team at +1 (519) 618-4899.
Rockwell Automation’s hybrid policy aligns that employees are expected to work at a Rockwell location at least Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays unless they have a business obligation out of the office.