Staff Software Engineer

About this role

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 IoT-related devices. We are continually innovating so our customers can deploy advanced and effective tools to protect their companies, communities, and countries. Serving thousands of customers globally, our solutions are playing a crucial role in modernizing digital investigations, helping investigators fight crime, protect assets, and guard national security.

With employees based around the world, Magnet Forensics has been expanding our global presence. As a part of Magnet Forensics, you can expect to make a difference in the world, no matter what role you play. You’ll be supported through learning and development, not to mention an incredible team with unbelievable talent and integrity. If you think you would be the right person to join our team working towards this goal, we would love to hear from you! Role OverviewWe’re looking for a seasoned Staff Software Engineer who thrives on technical depth and broad influence.

You’re as comfortable designing architecture as you are shipping code, and you care deeply about developer experience, scalability, and performance. You’ve likely led modernization efforts, built shared frameworks or design systems, and enjoy helping others adopt better patterns at scale. As a Staff Software Engineer on the Artifacts Knowledge Team, you’ll play a pivotal role in defining our cloud-native data enrichment service, ensuring it meets the demands of performance, reliability, and future growth.

You’ll collaborate closely with Senior Engineers, Technical Leads, and Product Managers to architect robust solutions, drive informed design decisions, and champion best practices. Beyond technical leadership, you’ll actively mentor and empower the team—multiplying their skills and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. This is a hands-on technical leadership role: Part Architect, Part Builder, and Part Mentor.

You’ll lead by example, designing a scalable data enrichment service, and guiding engineering teams toward better patterns, tooling, and practices. NOTE: Candidates must reside in Canada.