Full-Time
Principal Software Developer
Cloud
Posted on 8/4/2025
AspenTech
1,001-5,000 employees
Asset optimization software for process industries
No salary listed
Montreal, QC, Canada
In Person
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- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering or related technical field.
- 8+ years of progressive software development experience.
- Proficient with at least one of the following languages: Java, Go, Nodejs, C#.
- Strong software architecture knowledge.
- Strong debugging skills.
- Experience with microservice architecture.
- Experience with one or more of the following: Container Orchestration Platform (Kubernetes, k3s or others), Cloud (Azure, AWS), Docker, Helm, Database: MongoDB, Postgres, Scripting Languages: Python, Bash, Continuous Integration: Github Actions, Gitlab pipelines, Jenkins, Linux, Observability and Monitoring, Identity and Access Management (IAM).
- Experience with agile development principles and continuous integration.
- Excellent project management skills; self-directed and capable of working effectively in a deadline environment.
- Willingness to contribute ideas and solutions while honoring and supporting the ideas of others.
- Language requirement: French: A1 (advanced), English level C1 (advanced), the position requires interactions with international clients.
- Work closely with the Software Development team and Product Managers.
- Actively contribute ideas for improvements and solutions to technological challenges.
- Show a passion for continuous learning and staying up to date on new technology and trends.
- Deliver well-structured and maintainable code supporting consistent user experience and product quality.
- Provide leadership and guidance to entry level developers.
AspenTech provides industrial software that optimizes asset design, operations, and maintenance across the full lifecycle for capital-intensive process industries. Its offerings help customers improve efficiency, reduce costs, and boost operational performance by analyzing industrial data, modeling assets and processes, and applying optimization and lifecycle maintenance strategies. The software suite targets chemicals, energy, and engineering & construction, distinguishing itself with a specialized focus on asset optimization for these sectors rather than broad, general-purpose tools. The goal is to help clients maximize asset performance and reduce total operating costs through integrated design, operation, and maintenance solutions.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Bedford, Texas
Founded
1981
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Emerson acquisition completed March 2025 integrates Inmation Data Platform with hardware.
- AspenTech AVA launched 2026 embeds agentic AI in operational workflows.
- ASI maturity in 2026 cuts modeling time 50-90% and boosts team collaboration.
What critics are saying
- Emerson prioritizes hardware sales over software, diluting AspenTech innovation by November 2026.
- Schneider Electric's AVEVA erodes 15% market share in engineering by May 2027.
- SSI Group's HYSYS competitor captures 15% oil simulation market by February 2027.
What makes AspenTech unique
- Aspen Tempest orchestrates workflows between geomodels and simulators for Big Loop optimization.
- Aspen Hybrid Models embed Industrial AI in Aspen Plus and HYSYS simulators.
- AspenTech Subsurface Intelligence integrates OSDU for cloud-native upstream AI workflows.
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Benefits
Remote Work Options
Professional Development Budget
Flexible Work Hours
Company News
Aspen, July 21st 2025 - Rooted in a legacy of environmental stewardship dating back to 1910, ZEGNA announces the launch of the "Oasi Zegna Global Initiatives" in Aspen, Colorado.
Emerson has completed its acquisition of all outstanding shares of Aspen Technology, making AspenTech a wholly owned subsidiary. The acquisition followed a tender offer for $265 per share, with 72% of shares tendered. AspenTech's shares have ceased trading on NASDAQ. Antonio Pietri will retire as CEO, with Vincent M. Servello appointed as President. The transaction was advised by Goldman Sachs, Centerview Partners, and Davis Polk & Wardwell.
Emerson Electric Co. agreed to buy the rest of Aspen Technology that it doesn’t already own in a deal that values the industrial-software company at a fully diluted market value of $17 billion.
Emerson has agreed to acquire the remaining shares of AspenTech that it does not already own for $265 per share, in a deal valued at $7.2 billion. Emerson currently holds approximately 57% of AspenTech's shares. Once the transaction is completed, AspenTech will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Emerson. The acquisition is expected to be finalized in the first half of 2025.
Emerson Electric has agreed to acquire the remaining shares of Aspen Technology for $7.2 billion, enhancing its shift towards industrial technology. This deal values AspenTech at an operating value of $16.8 billion, with a share price of $265, a 10.4% premium over a previous offer. The acquisition, expected to close in June, will make AspenTech a full subsidiary of Emerson. The purchase will be financed through cash and debt, with Goldman Sachs and CenterView Partners advising Emerson.