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Senior Water Resources Engineer
Stantec
Ottawa, ON
- Full-time
We are seeking a senior Professional Engineer who has built the majority of their career around hydraulic and hydrologic modelling and is motivated by developing both high-quality models…
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Urban Water Resources Engineer
Stantec
Ottawa, ON
- Full-time
We are seeking a Professional Engineer who has built the majority of their career around hydraulic and hydrologic modelling and wants to continue developing as a technical specialist in…
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MEP Modeller (Mechanical)
SYSTRA
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
Develop and maintain coordinated mechanical Revit models for 17 LRT stops and 9 TPSS sites, under the direction of the Mechanical Engineer.
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Java developer with Python and Linux expereince
Smart IT Frame LLC
Toronto, ON
- Contract
Role: Application Developer Software Engineer with Java, Python and Linux exp
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Staff Product Engineer
Parallelz
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
AI is central to how we work. Every engineer pairs with capable agents, and agentic workflows run through how we triage, build, review, ship and operate. Our team and advisors include…
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Software Engineer in Algorithms & Optimization
RideCo
Waterloo, ON
- Full-time
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Senior DevOps Engineer – Azure DevOps & GitHub Actions
BeachHead
Toronto, ON
- $65 to $68 CAD / hour
- Contract
Working with one of our top financial clients, this role calls for a Senior DevOps Engineer – Azure DevOps & GitHub Actions to build and support CI/CD pipelines, standardize DevOps tools…
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Senior Platform Software Engineer – Frontend
DSI Recruiting
Toronto, ON
- $135,000 to $160,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
Our client is seeking a hands-on Senior Platform Software Engineer (Frontend) to build the shared web foundation for a next-generation enterprise application platform. The role develops the…
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Senior Platform Software Engineer – Backend
DSI Recruiting
Toronto, ON
- $130,000 to $160,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
Our client is seeking a hands-on Senior Platform Software Engineer (Backend) to implement shared cloud-native services and reusable .NET SDKs for a next-generation enterprise application…
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Quality Engineer / SDET – AI Chatbot
Pacer Group
Toronto, ON
- $40 to $45 CAD / hour
- Contract
Job Title: Quality Engineer / SDET – AI Chatbot
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Senior Electrical Systems Modeling & Controls Engineer
Litens Automotive Group
Concord, ON
- Full-time
We are seeking a hands-on engineer to develop and integrate electrical and electromechanical plant models for electrified products. The role focuses on electric motors, inverters and power…
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Agent Security Engineer
Belmont Lavan
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
Belmont Lavan is hiring an Agent Security Engineer to secure autonomous AI agents before and after they reach production. Agents now call tools, hold credentials and act on live systems, so…
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Mechanical Engineer – Plant Layout and Piping
Saltworks Technologies
Richmond, BC
- Full-time
Join our team as a Mechanical Engineer – Plant Layout and Piping and help turn our modular equipment, tanks, and utilities into complete, working industrial plants. Reporting to the Plant…
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Mechanical Engineer – Modular Equipment
Saltworks Technologies
Richmond, BC
- Full-time
Join our team as a Mechanical Engineer – Modular Equipment and design the factory-built process modules and tanks at the core of our product lines. Reporting to the Product Team Lead,…
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Mechanical Engineering Services Manager
Saltworks Technologies
Richmond, BC
- Full-time
…coordination, the CAD library, engineering standards, and automation…
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AI security research engineer
Epsilon Solutions Ltd.
Toronto, ON
- Contract
Technical Security Research Engineer to research, prototype, evaluate, and operationalize emerging cybersecurity capabilities. This is a hands-on role for someone who can move from a…
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Senior Full Stack Java Engineer
Miratech
ON · Ontario, CANADA
- Full-time
We are looking for a Senior Full Stack Engineer to design, develop, and support scalable cloud-native applications that power Workforce Management (WFM), Customer Experience (CX), and…
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Senior Data Engineer
ZoomInfo Technologies LLC
Toronto, ON
…care deeply, challenge each other, and celebrate wins. With tools that amplify your impact and a culture that backs your ambition, you won’t just contribute. You’ll make things happen…
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Senior Data Scientist
Ipsos in Canada
Vancouver, BC
- $100,000 to $110,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
Ingest and assemble data from various disparate sources using a variety of tools, including Python and SQL.
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Senior Software Engineer
Ipsos in Canada
Vancouver, BC
- $100,000 to $110,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
Ingest and assemble data from various disparate sources using a variety of tools, including Python and SQL.
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Content & Communications Lead, Pontosense
Pontosense
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
Technical and clear: the story has to be accurate enough for an engineer and simple enough for everyone else.
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React Native Engineer
Collabera
Toronto, ON
- $70 to $72 CAD / hour
- Contract
Leverage GitHub Copilot and AI-assisted development tools throughout the engineering workflow
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Content & Communications Lead, Pontosense
Pontosense
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
Technical and clear: the story has to be accurate enough for an engineer and simple enough for everyone else.
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Systems Engineer
DUCA Financial Services Credit Union Ltd.
Toronto, ON · North York, ON
- Full-time
DUCA is looking for a Systems Engineer to join our growing team!
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Senior Project Manager (Engineering)
Avia NG Airport Consultants
Toronto, ON · Greater Toronto Area, Canada
- Full-time
Knowledge of engineering design software and project management tools, including AutoCAD Civil 3D and Microsoft Office Suite.

RideCo

Software Engineer in Algorithms & Optimization

Waterloo, ON, N2J 2Z2, Canada

Full-time

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Job type: Full-time
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 4, 2026

Original job description

This is an opportunity in the exciting and fast-growing transportation technology industry. Public transit is being transformed from a system of static, scheduled fixed-routes, to a dynamic on-demand network, and you will be one of the pioneers shaping this transformation.As the newest member of our Algorithms & Optimization team, you will contribute to the complex suite of algorithms that power RideCo’s core ridesharing platform. The ideal candidate must possess a sound grasp of Algorithms and Data Structures, strong critical thinking and reasoning skills, and the ability to produce readable, maintainable, and working software programs from abstract concepts and ideas. You will thrive in a small-team environment with fast-paced agile iterations, where every developer contributes code that delivers a meaningful impact to our customers and the company.Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:At RideCo, you will be switching hats between Software Engineer, and Data Scientist depending on the problem at hand. As a Software Engineer, you will:<ul><li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Contribute to a distributed platform architecture design for smart partitioning of the problem space, caching mechanisms, and microservices.</li><li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Build systems to intelligently automate manual bottlenecks in service rollouts.</li><li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Expand the system’s capabilities to new features and use-cases while maintaining a high level of performance.</li><li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Work with the team to convert prototypes for novel optimization algorithms into a production-ready and deployable product.</li><li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Build tools to gain greater visibility into the performance of our optimization engine.</li></ul>As a Data Scientist, you will<ul><li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Enhance the accuracy of the ETAs in RideCo’s real-time traffic forecasting system.</li><li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Analyze ridership data to develop models to predict ride-demand, which will be used to reposition RideCo’s fleet of vehicles.</li><li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Fine-tune the hyperparameters in RideCo’s Optimization algorithms to extract greater value from the system.</li></ul>Your playground / what you’ll learn:At RideCo you’ll get a chance to play, learn and build with the following tools and technologies, and as part of a cross-functional team that is the world’s foremost innovator in on-demand transit software.<ul><li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Languages: Python, Rust, JavaScript / Typescript (Angular)</li><li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Web Stack: Django, Flask, Gunicorn, Nginx</li><li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Mobile: Ionic, hybrid apps for Android and iOS</li><li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Logistics Engine: algorithms for real-time vehicle routing, Optimization</li><li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Mapping/Routing: OpenStreetMap, Open Source Routing Machine, Traffic forecasting algorithms</li><li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Infrastructure: AWS, Terraform, Redis, PostgreSQL, Celery, RabbitMQ</li><li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Health/Monitoring: AWS CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana, Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana</li><li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Development Processes: Agile, CI/CD, Jenkins, zero-downtime software updates </li></ul>Qualifications and Experience:Required:<ul><li dir="ltr" role="presentation">A deep and intuitive understanding of Algorithms and Data Structures.</li><li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Ability to process, assimilate, and explain complex and abstract concepts from research publications.</li></ul>Preferred:Specialized knowledge. Seeking candidates with expertise in two or more of the following:<ul><li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Combinatorics and Discrete Optimization</li><li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Online Algorithms</li><li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Data Science / Machine Learning</li><li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Open Street Maps or Open Source Routing Machine</li><li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Distributed computing / Web Scale architectures.</li></ul>Education:<ul><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical discipline.</li></ul>Compensation and Benefits:<ul><li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Base Salary: $80 - $100K </li><li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Work-Life Balance & Additional Perks: Flex-time work schedules, vacation time, bi-weekly catered lunches, social events, casual dress code</li><li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Benefits Plan: Medical, dental, prescription, life/health spending accounts and more</li><li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Work Environment: Located in KW's most desirable work space in the heart of Uptown Waterloo </li><li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Commuter Program: Complimentary rides to and from work in Waterloo Region</li></ul>Who we are:<a href="http://www.rideco.com">http://www.rideco.com</a>RideCo powers on-demand transit. Public transit agencies and fleet operators use RideCo's cloud-based software platform to provide on-demand shared rides in dynamically routed buses and vans. RideCo is growing rapidly, and it is the most adopted on-demand paratransit and microtransit software among the 10 largest cities in the United States.  Our marquee clients include Philadelphia’s SEPTA, San Antonio Metro, and Houston Metro.   RideCo’s software powers a diverse range of use cases, including paratransit, residential/ suburban travel; first-mile-last-mile connections for transit hubs; and corporate employee transportation.  The success of these services is supported by the industry's best customer service, including a 95% plus customer retention rate.  We are investing to scale up and capture the growing demand for on-demand shared rides solutions.RideCo is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We hire the best talent and strive to build a meritocratic culture.  In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you require special accommodation to complete any portion of the application or interview process, please mention this in your application. <span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Aptos; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">Why is this role open? Existing Vacancy RideCo is committed to a fair and transparent recruitment process. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) or automated decision-making tools to screen, evaluate, or select candidates. All applications are reviewed and assessed by our hiring team.

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Responsibilities

Develop and maintain RideCo’s distributed ridesharing platform, productionize optimization algorithms, automate service rollouts, and improve system performance and monitoring. Analyze ridership and traffic data to improve ETA forecasting, predict demand, reposition vehicles, and tune optimization algorithms.

Requirements

Candidates must have a strong understanding of algorithms and data structures and be able to interpret and explain complex, abstract concepts from research publications. A bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related technical discipline is required; expertise in two or more listed areas is preferred.

Skills

Algorithms
Data Structures
Critical Thinking
Software Engineering
Data Science
Combinatorics
Discrete Optimization
Online Algorithms
Machine Learning
OpenStreetMap
Open Source Routing Machine
Distributed Computing
Web-Scale Architectures
Python
Rust
JavaScript

Benefits

Flexible Work Schedules
Vacation Time
Catered Lunches
Social Events
Casual Dress Code
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Prescription Coverage
Life Insurance
Health Spending Accounts
Commuter Program

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Algorithms
Data Structures
Combinatorics
Discrete Optimization
Online Algorithms
Data Science
Machine Learning
OpenStreetMap
Open Source Routing Machine
Distributed Computing
Web-Scale Architectures
Python
Rust
JavaScript
TypeScript
Angular
Django
Flask
Gunicorn
Nginx
Ionic
Real-Time Vehicle Routing
Traffic Forecasting
AWS
Terraform
Redis
PostgreSQL
Celery
RabbitMQ
Agile

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