Who We Are; What We Do; Where we’re Going

Magnet Forensics is a global leader in the development of digital investigative software that acquires, analyzes, and shares evidence from computers, smartphones, tablets and other IoT related devices. We are continually innovating so that our customers can deploy advanced and effective tools to protect their companies, communities, and countries.

Grayshift and Magnet Forensics have come together as one organization to accelerate innovation and transform digital investigations for our customers. We’re pleased to share that the combined organization is operating as Magnet Forensics.

The combination of mobile, cloud and computer forensics expertise under the Magnet Forensics name underscores our dedication to providing comprehensive, end-to-end DFIR solutions. This includes our commitment to helping with access to modern digital devices lawfully with our renowned product suite. And, our focus on innovating for the DFIR community, along with our shared mission, continues to be the top priority.

Where we are today, is not where we will be tomorrow. 

The Opportunity:

The Artifacts organization is responsible for the addition and maintenance of digital data recovery. The number of software applications that captures user data is ever growing; through the continuous investigation of these applications, the Artifacts teams look for ways to gather more information from these sources so they can be used in digital investigation cases.

The Computer Artifacts team is responsible for all applications that can be found in a desktop operating system, including Windows, Mac, Linux, etc. We are inquisitive, meticulous, and dedicated in our quest to understand and support some of the most popular applications and file formats in desktop applications. We are a group of smart, passionate, humble people, working together with constant communication, collaboration, and frequent doses of humour to tackle our mission.

As a Senior Software Developer in the Computer Artifacts Team, you will often be required to work on data recovery of larger applications and breaking down problems into smaller components that will allow the team to tackle together. We are looking for someone with strong problem-solving skills and mentorship skills to guide our code base to handle the ever-changing landscape of software applications.

What You Will Accomplish:

• Design, maintain and develop new Artifacts for our various products;
• Restructure code when needed and improve domain boundaries;
• Take ownership over the quality of the code you produce – writing code that is clean and testable;
• Provide technical leadership without a formal reporting structure within and across teams;
• Help support the work of your peers by pair programming, reviewing code, and providing constructive feedback;
• Collaborate actively with your direct team members of developers and testers as well as the engineering org to drive innovation;
• Adapt to changes as they arise from business & customer needs;
• Take ownership and accountability of your projects.

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience;
• Strong and proficient in any object-oriented programming languages (C#, C , Java);
• Experience in providing technical leadership with peers and stakeholders;
• Demonstrate resourcefulness to overcome difficult, complex, and unique challenges;
• Ability to work and collaborate effectively with a distributed team of smart, funny, and interesting people (local & across North America);
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Curious and growth oriented.

• Possess post-secondary education in software engineering, computer engineering, computer science, math, electrical engineering, or related field;
• Experience in C/C ;
• Experience in Azure DevOps;
• Experience in AWS ecosystem.

The Most Important Thing:

We’re looking for candidates that can provide examples of how they demonstrated Magnet CODE in their previous experiences.

CARE -We care about each other and our mission to make a difference in the world.

OWN -We are accountable for or results – while never forgetting to act with integrity, empathy, and respect.

DEDICATE -We put our heart and soul into meeting the needs of our customers and helping them serve the people they protect.

EVOLVE -We are constantly innovating and exploring new ways to work together to make an impact with our work

We’re committed to continuous learning and are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. This commitment will be reflected in our hiring processes and embedded in our values and how we treat one another. If you’re interested in this role, but do not meet all of the qualifications listed above, we encourage you to apply anyways.

Magnet Forensics is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics or any other basis forbidden under federal, provincial, or local law.

We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process and work environment. Accommodation is available to all applicants upon request throughout the hiring process. If you require accommodation, please let our talent team know, or you can email aoda@magnetforensics.com.

All offers of employment at Magnet are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check. All background checks will be conducted in accordance with all applicable laws. Magnet will consider each position’s job duties, among other factors, in determining what constitutes satisfactory completion of the background check. Refusal to consent to a background check may be grounds for revoking an offer of employment.