Software Developer (Compiler Construction) - #452472

Opentext - The Information Company

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.

AI-First. Future-Driven. Human-Centered.

At OpenText, AI is at the heart of everything we do—powering innovation, transforming work, and empowering digital knowledge workers. We're hiring talent that AI can't replace to help us shape the future of information management. Join us.

As a global leader in secure information management, OpenText empowers businesses to stay ahead of the ever-evolving cyber threats. Our Cybersecurity Enterprise 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.

Fortify is the industry-leading provider of Application Security solutions that empower organizations to develop secure software. 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 Fortify, you will be at the forefront of one of the fastest-growing segments in the security market.

Learn More About Fortify Static Application Security Testing (SAST)

• Security from the Inside Out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGZrTtx7rLo
• Fortify Static Code Analyzer: https://software.microfocus.com/en-us/products/static-code-analysis-sast/overview
  
  

Your Impact

As a Lead Software Developer, 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 Lead Software Developer, you will:

• Design and implement static analysis algorithms based on recent relevant computer science research and literature.
• Develop new analysis features and add support for new languages and language features.
• Apply recent research developments from computer science literature where we can benefit from upgrading our algorithms and program representations.
• Write specifications for features as they are implemented.
• Analyse the quality of security finding results and product performance characteristics.
• Maintain the Fortify SCA code base using good software engineering practices.
• Collaborate with a project team of other software engineers, security researchers, and quality engineers, to develop reliable, cost-effective, and high-quality solutions.
  
  

What You Need To Succeed

Master's degree or Ph.D. (preferred) in Computer Science or equivalent, with emphasis on programming languages, static program analysis, compilers, or software security.

Solid enterprise Java backend engineering skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Ability to effectively communicate design proposals and specifications.

Qualified candidates have prior expertise in or knowledge of one or more of the following areas:

• Background in knowledge of compiler internals, static code analysis algorithms (abstract interpretation, dataflow, higher order analysis, buffer analysis, shape analysis, separation logic, context-insensitive incremental analysis).
• Background in Compiler construction (frontends, IR, type inference, program transformations) in one or more programming languages
• Background in the software security domain
• Programming skills in additional coding languages and frameworks and desire to learn new programming languages
• Compiler tools (LLVM, MLIR, Rust HIR/MIR, Eclipse JDT, etc.)
• Build systems (make, cmake, gradle, ant, mvn, msbuild, sbt)
• Experience with software systems running on multiple platform types.
  
  

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 [email protected]. Our proactive approach fosters collaboration, innovation, and personal growth, enriching OpenText's vibrant workplace.