Product Developer (AI Focused)

About the role

SSI is looking for a permanent, full-time Product Developer (AI Focused) to join our Product Development team in Victoria, British Columbia. This position will allow the successful candidate to work in-office, hybrid, or remote depending on location. The Product Developer specializing in Artificial Intelligence focuses on building the foundational systems, services, and tooling required to enable AI-driven capabilities across our shipbuilding software solutions.

SSI is a global software company servicing the needs of the offshore and marine industries worldwide for over 30 years. We offer a fully inclusive culture and workplace welcoming all people with relevant skills and experience to our flat organizational structure, working with self-directed teams using Agile Principles and our own defined SSI Principles.

Responsibilities

• Uphold and demonstrate SSI’s guiding principles in all business activities.
• Represent ShipConstructor Software Inc. professionally and provide excellent service to internal and external customers.
• Take initiative, be proactive, and contribute positively within and beyond your team.
• Clarify requirements and expectations to ensure a thorough understanding of assigned work.
• Design, develop, test, and maintain software in accordance with SSI coding standards and development guidelines.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve software defects, performance issues, security concerns, and other technical problems.
• Complete assigned tasks within agreed timelines and budgets, escalating risks or variances promptly.
• Document technical issues, resolutions, and development decisions for future reference.
• Research, evaluate, and recommend tools, technologies, and process improvements that enhance software quality and team productivity.
• Contribute to the creation, maintenance, communication, and enforcement of development standards and best practices.
• Demonstrate leadership through collaboration, knowledge sharing, and effective participation in team meetings and discussions.
• Plan, prioritize, and execute work efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related discipline.
• Solid experience in software development with a focus on backend or systems engineering.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C#, or C++.
• Experience designing and building scalable, distributed systems.
• Experience with AI/ML infrastructure or MLOps tooling (e.g., MLflow, Kubeflow, Azure ML).

Nice-to-have skills

• Exposure to data engineering frameworks and streaming technologies.
• Experience working with large datasets, ideally in engineering or CAD-related domains.
• Knowledge of containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with spatial data and CAD systems.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package including full benefits, competitive wages, and profit-sharing.
• Education benefits and self-paced learning opportunities.
• Opportunity to work from home on a full or partial basis.

Pay

$90,000 - $135,000 CAD