Role: Technical Consultant for R&D tax credits in software and computer science.
Objective:
- Assist clients in evaluating their projects to determine eligibility for R&D tax credits under Canada's SR&ED program.
- Write concise technical reports (2 pages) explaining how and why the projects qualify.
Key Responsibilities:
Direct Activities:
- Conduct meetings with client technical architects to educate them about the SR&ED program.
- Investigate and analyze clients' technical work through interviews, project documentation, and other sources.
- Draft technical reports in a specific format, detailing project eligibility under SR&ED guidelines.
Indirect Activities:
- Continuously research and stay updated on current technology trends (e.g., AI, blockchain).
- Self-study technical topics to expand knowledge relevant to clients' technology stacks.
Requirements:
- Education: Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Software/Computer Science.
- Experience:
- Software development.
- Technical writing (e.g., patents).
- Client interaction in a consulting environment.
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
- Technical Skills:
- Strong understanding of software engineering principles.
- Familiarity with modern development tools and technical terminology.
- Soft Skills:
- Proficiency in English (written and spoken).
- Ability to self-learn and analyze detailed technical data.
Logistics and Conditions:
- Preferably work from the office or a controlled remote location.
- Must overlap at least 4 hours with EST (9 am - 1 pm EST).
- Required infrastructure: touchscreen laptop, fast and stable internet connection, and power backup.
- Very fast and stable internet connection (A MUST); Power backup (A MUST)