P&P; Optica (PPO) is using brand new technology to transform an old industry that affects everyone on the planet: the food industry. We apply a complex and highly sophisticated mix of hardware, software and huge datasets to improve both the safety and quality of the food we eat. P&P; Optica (PPO) is using brand new technology to transform an old industry that affects everyone on the planet: the food industry.

We apply a complex and highly sophisticated mix of hardware, software and huge datasets to improve both the safety and quality of the food we eat. PPO is on a mission to become the world's leading food information company. We are moving beyond simple detection to provide real-time, actionable insights that help food processors optimize yield, reduce waste, and ensure safety at a global scale.

This role is a hybrid role, where you’ll work primarily from PPO’s office in Waterloo Ontario. To ensure a smooth onboarding and integration, this role requires 5 days a week on‑site for the first 3 months, transitioning to 3 days a week on‑site on an ongoing basis. On‑site days are full days during standard daytime business hours.

The salary range for this role is $110,000 - $115,000 CAD annually.

Internal equity: This posting is for a current vacancy within our software team. PPO is looking for a Senior Software Developer to design and implement high-quality software across our product ecosystem. This is a broad, high‑impact engineering role: you'll spend most of your time on general software development and design, with meaningful involvement in the machine learning infrastructure that runs on our systems.

Working within an agile workplace and a steady release cadence,



you will deliver and maintain robust software, lead code reviews and design sessions, and collaborate across the broader organization to drive our technology forward. Design and develop software for complex, multi-instrument smart imaging systems—spanning edge inference, cloud upload, and the user display.

Technical Leadership: Act as the senior developer on major roadmap initiatives, taking accountability for scoping, architecting, and delivering epics.

Scale & Performance: Architect and optimize systems capable of processing over 16 million data points per minute for 24/7 industrial production environments.

ML Tooling: Build and enhance infrastructure and tooling for the ML model lifecycle to reduce time-to-market. Develop and maintain tools for both cloud infrastructure (AWS) and remotely deployed edge systems.

Code Quality: Write clean, scalable, and well-tested code (primarily Python, with some JavaScript), championing unit, integration, acceptance, and UI testing.

Deployment Strategy: Support on‑site system commissioning and deployment, prioritizing long‑term automation while handling short‑term manual interventions as required. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work alongside other teams to systematically address technical debt and solve fundamental data challenges. Maintain clear,



comprehensive documentation of software internals, deployment processes, and development standards.

Leverage generative AI programming tools to automate routine tasks and accelerate engineering velocity. Proven track record of architecting and scaling distributed systems, with a strong grasp of modern software development processes and tooling. Strong proficiency in Python and industrial coding best practices, backed by deep expertise in Linux systems.

Hands‑on experience designing and implementing real-time data processing solutions. Professional experience operating within cloud environments, specifically AWS. Demonstrated ability to mentor junior developers and foster a culture of quality, curiosity, and continuous improvement.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill complex technical concepts for diverse audiences. Willingness to participate in an organization‑wide on‑call rotation. We make sure you have the time and flexibility you need with flex days and vacation time that help you recharge and show up as your best self.

Health Benefits: PPO offers very competitive benefits, including health, dental, vision and more for you and your dependents. Depending on your role, you might work from home, our office or both. Learning is woven into everything we do, from hands‑on collaboration to formal training and education.

P&P; Optica is committed to supporting a culture of diversity across our organization. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. #

📌 Senior Software Developer, Application Performance Management (Ontario)
🏢 Pu0026P Optica
📍 Ontario