Sr. Software Developer (Compiler Construction)

OPENTEXT 
OpenText is a global leader in information management, where innovation, creativity, and collaboration are the key components of our corporate culture. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to partner with the most highly regarded companies in the world, tackle complex issues, and contribute to projects that shape the future of digital transformation.

As a global leader in secure information management, OpenText empowers businesses to stay ahead of the ever-evolving cyber threats. Our cybersecurity portfolio is formidable, offering innovative solutions that safeguard organizations from malicious attacks, data breaches, and cyber vulnerabilities. By joining our team, you'll be at the forefront of developing and implementing state-of-the-art security technologies, protecting critical assets and sensitive information for clients worldwide. In the race to innovate, OpenText customers have a clear advantage.  Our portfolio spans the following areas: DevOps | IT Operations| Cloud | Security | Info Governance | Big Data, Machine Learning, & Analytics.

Your Impact:

OpenText Fortify is the industry-leading provider of Application Security solutions that empower organizations to develop secure software. OT Fortify offers a comprehensive portfolio of application security solutions with the flexibility of testing on-premise and on-demand to cover the entire software development lifecycle. Over 80% of security breaches exploit application vulnerabilities, and at OpenText, you will be at the forefront of one of the fastest-growing segments in the security market. You will work with bright, motivated teammates to implement solutions to some of the toughest code analysis problems in the industry. We develop complex algorithms to scan the code of over 20 different programming languages. Development and testing are done using agile methodologies and techniques.

What the role offers:

As a Senior Software Developer, you will:

• Design, implement new features for static code analysis product. 
• Add support for programming languages and frameworks.
• Maintain the codebase using good software engineering practices.
• Evaluate the quality of security results and implement improvements with low computational cost.
• Collaborate with software engineers, security researchers, and quality engineers to develop reliable, cost-effective, and high-quality solutions.
• Possess 5-8 years of previous professional experience.

What you need to Succeed:

• B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Computer Science or equivalent, with emphasis on programming languages, static program analysis, and compiler internals.
• Proficiency in large-scale software development in Java, with emphasis on code quality, including performance and memory usage.
• Good knowledge of compiler construction (frontends, IR, backend, type inference, program transformations) in one or more programming languages.
• Passionate about compilers, interpreters, programming languages, and frameworks.
• Knowledge of compiler related topics (LLVM, MLIR, Rust HIR/MIR etc.).
• Experience with development on multiple platforms.
• Inventive, adaptable, independent, and a self-starter.

One last thing:

OpenText is more than just a corporation, it's a global community where trust is foundational, the bar is raised, and outcomes are owned. 

Join us on our mission to drive positive change through privacy, technology, and collaboration. At OpenText, we don't just have a culture; we have character. Choose us because you want to be part of a company that embraces innovation and empowers its employees to make a difference.

OpenText's efforts to build an inclusive work environment go beyond simply complying with applicable laws. Our Employment Equity and Diversity Policy provides direction on maintaining a working environment that is inclusive of everyone, regardless of culture, national origin, race, color, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, family status, age, veteran status, disability, religion, or other basis protected by applicable laws.

If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please contact us at hr@opentext.com. Our proactive approach fosters collaboration, innovation, and personal growth, enriching OpenText's vibrant workplace.