Senior Software Engineer & Designer

Forsite Consultants Ltd•Calgary, AB

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Forsite is actively looking for a Senior Software Engineer & Designer to join our GTC Team. At Forsite, we don’t just work together – we support, challenge, and grow together. We believe in flexibility, collaboration, and fostering an environment where everyone can thrive. Forsite Consultants Ltd. is a leading provider of integrated forest land development and management services. Our staff are industry leaders in forestry, technology, analytics, strategic planning, resource and land management/stewardship and professional forestry. We are a company that is committed to innovation and is constantly growing with clients across North America and abroad in multiple sectors. We take pride in our team culture, where supporting one another is second nature. We are a dynamic, people-focused business that thrives by delivering value to our customers, creating opportunities for our employees, and drawing on our expertise for sustainable solutions that balance economic, environmental and social goals. We will apply our skills, knowledge and technologies to be the best forest management company. We foster and sustain a safe and respectful environment of diversity and inclusion where everyone can reach their full potential. If you’re looking for a workplace that values collaboration, innovation and having fun while making a meaningful impact, you’ll fit right in.

Requirements

Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science, Geomatics, Remote Sensing, Applied Mathematics, Forestry, or a closely related discipline
Demonstrated experience in software development and system design, with advanced proficiency in Python and at least one compiled language (Rust, C++, or equivalent)
Demonstrated experience in statistical modelling and quantitative data analysis applied to large, complex spatial or point cloud datasets
Experience with LiDAR data processing, remote sensing analysis, or natural resource data pipelines
Track record of authorship or substantive contribution to peer-reviewed or professional technical publications
Experience conducting code reviews in a collaborative development environment
Proficiency with version control systems (Git)

Nice To Haves

Experience with forestry inventory methods, airborne LiDAR acquisition, or related natural resource remote sensing applications
Familiarity with point cloud libraries and geospatial data formats (e.g., LAS/LAZ, GeoTIFF, Shapefile)
Experience with high-performance or distributed computing environments
Experience in an applied research or industry-academia collaborative setting

Responsibilities

Design and develop software architecture and processing pipeline components for forestry LiDAR data, including systems built in Python, Rust, and JavaScript
Lead the design of scalable, maintainable data processing workflows for large-volume point cloud and natural resource datasets
Perform data analysis and develop statistical models for R&D projects related to LiDAR point cloud processing and other natural resource datasets
Evaluate emerging methodologies and advance the current state of the science in LiDAR-based natural resource assessments
Contribute to the preparation, authorship, and peer review of scientific and technical publications in remote sensing and related disciplines
Conduct code reviews and maintain code quality standards across the analytics and GTC teams
Work collaboratively with forestry specialists, data scientists, and project managers to integrate software solutions into operational workflows
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members on software development best practices and analytical methods