Senior Software Developer (8-Month Contract)

Date Posted: Apr 6, 2026

Preferred Location: Nepean, ON, Canada

Alternate Location(s): Not Available

Internal Requisition ID: 2026-130

Requisition Type: Replacement Position

Remote Type: Remote

On Call Required: No

Travel Required: No

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**Description** Why You’ll Love Working at Ross Video: At Ross Video, you’ll be part of a team energized by innovation, building the cutting-edge technology that powers the world’s most watched live productions and events. Our products are designed to be intuitive, reliable, and to deliver exceptional results—because our customers’ success is everything to us. If you’ve ever watched live television, breaking news, major sports, or a Hollywood award show, you’ve seen our technology in action. Join us behind the scenes and help make unforgettable live moments possible.

**Job Overview:** You are a key contributor to the evolution of Ross Video’s industry-leading IP-based live production control systems. Working within a collaborative, Agile environment, you help shape cutting-edge software that supports broadcast and streaming productions around the world. With a strong foundation in C/C++ and modern software design principles, you thrive in developing scalable, high-performance applications that power everything from traditional studios to next-generation cloud-based workflows. You are passionate about solving complex problems, eager to learn new technologies, and motivated by the opportunity to create tools that impact global live production. Your deep understanding of IP networking, Linux environments, and emerging media-over-IP standards positions you to make a lasting impact within a growing, innovative team

This position is an eight (8) month contract.

Who you report to: Senior Manager, Software Development - IP Solutions

**What The Job Is All About:**

• Design and implement application software for embedded and server-based Linux environments, including containerized deployments
• Develop new features and extend existing capabilities within the application framework
• Create interfaces and protocols for efficient communication between system components
• Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve application-level and system interaction issues
• Provide accurate estimates for development tasks and project timelines
• Participate in collaborative design discussions, code reviews, and Agile ceremonies

**Who You Are:**

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field—or equivalent practical experience
• Minimum 5 years of experience in software and embedded system/server development
• Proficient in C/C++, with additional experience in one or more of: Python, Go, or Java
• Strong grasp of Agile development practices, version control systems (e.g., Git), and issue tracking tools (e.g., Jira)
• Comfortable working in Unix/Linux environments with scripting languages and command-line tools

• Familiar with Video-over-IP technologies and related standards such as:

• NMOS IS-04, IS-05, IS-08, IS-10
• NDI, SRT, Dante, ST 2110, SMPTE 2022-7

• PTP, mDNS

• Solid foundation in IP networking, including:

• Multicast streaming, IP addressing
• Network switch configuration and troubleshooting

• Cloud-ground video transport concepts

• You take ownership, love solving problems, and work well in a collaborative environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and a proactive communication style
• Curious, creative, and ready to adapt in a fast-paced development environment

**Bonus Points Of You Have The Following:**

• Experience with live production or broadcast industry workflows
• Familiarity with SDKs and APIs for media-related software development

**What We Offer:** Ross provides competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the flexibility you need to do your best work, including flexible hours, generous paid time off, and a wellness allowance. You’ll also have the opportunity to share in our success through our employee share ownership program and grow your career with ongoing learning and development support. We value connection and collaboration, with plenty of events and opportunities to build relationships across the company. Most importantly, you’ll be part of a team that’s passionate about what we do and how we do it.

**Salary Information:** The pay range for this role in Canada is: $116,500 - $150,000 CAD …