Location

This is a hybrid position. You must be in the Ottawa, Canada office, at least three days a week. 

Kinaxis is looking for a talented candidate to work within our Data Server team. This team is responsible for developing and maintaining the unique versioned database that sits at the base of our technology stack. The buck stops with us for customer issues; every single one of Kinaxis's worldwide customers depends on the Data Server operating correctly and performantly. If you're ready to take on that responsibility, and want to face unique challenges you won't see with other teams, we might just be for you.

This is an 8-or 12-month position, starting January 2025. 

• Balance complexity, execution time, and memory footprint to deliver performant solutions 
• Design algorithms and data structures that minimize memory footprint and perform efficiently 
• Enable scalable and performant operations of our multi-threaded query engine  
• Harness the power of our automated test infrastructure and the creative energy of our testers to ensure your code keeps working correctly, with high performance 
• Advance your knowledge and application of modern C++ to optimize the code to achieve the above goals 
• Collaborate closely with your Agile team members and other stakeholders
• Perform additional projects as needed

• Have finished at least 3 years of studies in a Computer Science or Software Engineering (or equivalent) program, including at least 2 previous co-op work terms
• Non-academic C++ programming experience, including development with multi-threading
• Strong technical skills
• Insatiable drive for improving performance
• Good collaborative skills and positive attitude
• A creative thinker that is good at problem solving

We’re accepting applications now through end of day on October 1, 2024. All submissions will be reviewed during this time, as well as after the posting closes. 

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Work With Impact: Our platform directly helps companies power the world’s supply chains. We see the results of what we do out in the world every day—when we see store shelves stocked, when medications are available for our loved ones, and so much more. 

Work with Fortune 500 Brands: Companies across industries trust us to help them take control of their integrated business planning and digital supply chain. Some of our customers include Ford, Unilever, Yamaha, P&G, Lockheed-Martin, and more. 

Social Responsibility at Kinaxis: Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee weighs in on hiring practices, talent assessment training materials, and mandatory training on unconscious bias and inclusion fundamentals. Sustainability is key to what we do and we’re committed to net-zero operations strategy for the long term. We are involved in our communities and support causes where we can make the most impact.

People matter at Kinaxis and these are some of the perks and benefits we created for our team:

• Flexible vacation and Kinaxis Days (company-wide day off on the last Friday of every month)
• Flexible work options
• Physical and mental well-being programs
• Regularly scheduled virtual fitness classes
• Mentorship programs and training and career development
• Recognition programs and referral rewards
• Hackathons

For more information, visit the Kinaxis web site at www.kinaxis.com or the company’s blog at http://blog.kinaxis.com.

Kinaxis strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply to our welcoming community. We strive to make our website and application process accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at recruitmentprograms@kinaxis.com. This contact information is for accessibility requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.