The Ottawa team has deep technical roots, a global reputation for innovation, and an important and expanding role within IBM. Today, over 400 world-class developers and support staff unite to supply vital technologies and components to many of IBM's strategic brands. Not only does the Ottawa lab support IBM's brands and several key open source initiatives, but the lab is also known for its industry-leading expertise in software engineering best practices, tools and services.
About Ottawa
Recently voted the sixth best city in the world for quality of life, Ottawa has a long history of successful commercial activity. It is this productivity that, even in the days of Confederation, made Ottawa the capital of Canada. Ottawa not only serves as a vital hub to all Canadian commercial activity, but also it is a gateway to Quebec and a wholly different culture just minutes away.
Ottawa also boasts having a "big city" culture with a small town feel. It is fully possible to work in downtown Ottawa and live in cottage country only 20 minutes away.
Ottawa lies at the confluence of three rivers, the Ottawa, the Rideau, and the Gatineau. This unique geographical feature grants Ottawa the perfect balance of city life and natural leisure activities like hiking, kayaking, skating, golfing, and fishing on more than 36 000 hectares of natural parks.