Data Recovery Engineer - Data Recovery Expert (Calgary, AB)
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Employment Type: Full-time
Company: Data Recovery Expert - Canada’s most advanced certified data recovery laboratory
About Data Recovery Expert
Data Recovery Expert is a fully equipped, industry‑leading certified laboratory based in Calgary. Our facility is recognized for its advanced technology, cleanroom environment, and deep expertise in complex data recovery and digital forensics. We work with individual clients, corporations, law firms, and government organizations, delivering high‑precision diagnostics and recovery services for all types of storage media.
We are expanding our technical team and seeking a skilled Data Recovery Engineer who thrives in a hands‑on, engineering‑driven environment.
Role Overview
As a Data Recovery Engineer at Data Recovery Expert, you will work with cutting‑edge tools and proprietary technologies to diagnose, repair, and recover data from damaged or malfunctioning storage devices. You will collaborate with experienced engineers and forensic specialists in a modern, fully certified laboratory.
Key Responsibilities
- Diagnose and repair HDD, SSD, NVMe, USB, RAID, and mobile storage devices
- Perform firmware‑level analysis, microcode repair, and service area reconstruction
- Conduct cleanroom operations for mechanical drive recovery
- Analyze and rebuild damaged file systems across multiple platforms
- Document recovery procedures and maintain accurate case records
- Support forensic and corporate recovery projects when required
- Follow laboratory standards, certification requirements, and security protocols
Required Qualifications
- Degree or diploma in Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, IT, or related field
- Strong understanding of storage device architecture and data access protocols
- Experience with professional tools such as PC‑3000, DeepSpar, MRT, JTAG, ISP, or similar
- Proficiency with file systems (NTFS, APFS, EXT, HFS+, exFAT, etc.)
- Ability to perform micro‑soldering and board‑level diagnostics
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
- Clear written communication for technical documentation
Preferred Assets
- Experience in digital forensics or incident response
- RAID reconstruction and virtualization experience
- Cleanroom (Class 100 / ISO 5) handling
- Certifications (ACE Lab, CompTIA, CHFI, etc.)
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation and performance‑based bonuses
- Work inside Calgary’s most advanced certified data recovery laboratory
- Access to modern equipment, cleanroom facilities, and continuous training
- Opportunities to grow into forensic, enterprise, and R&D‑level recovery
- Supportive, engineering‑focused team culture
How to Apply
Please send your resume and a brief cover letter to lab@datarecoveryexpert.ca.
Only selected candidates will be contacted.
Senior and Technitian Data Recovery Engineers.
for Clean Room, Firmware, Head Swap, Logical Recovery.
JOB DUTIES
Performing diagnostics and data recovery on HDD, SSD, Memory cards RAID, NAS, single drives and multi-disk configurations with mechanical and surface issues, including corrupted, damaged failing heads, stuck heads, spindles, failed motors PCB boards, firmware. ALso required microsoldering skills and reverse ingineering.
REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s degree or higher in mechanical or electrical engineering or computer science-related studies
Minimum 10 years of experience in data recovery, or computer programming fields.
Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience with Linux-based operating systems such as Ubuntu or Centos and other Linux systems.
Knowledge and experience with Microsoft, Unix, Linux, iOS, Apple file system level recognizing, work and editing.
Police clearance required,
Responsibilities
Use software tools to find data, repair logical damages and recover customer data on storage media of all types
Work within an international team of software developers and IT experts
Setup of network and hardware server equipment
Advising customers on the technical details of data recovery
Due to our 24-hour emergency service, employees in the laboratory have a one-week on-call duty, which rotates within the team
Salary:
We offer $90 000 USD Per year (full time 21 days)
We offer $50 000 USD Per year
(part time, remote job based on result)
Bonuses and benefits:
1. 100% medical benefits coverage (company HSA)
2. Full company coverage cellphone package.
3. Toward your house rent, or room rent coverage $500 per month maximum.
4. One time family moving across North America help available
up to $3000
Free flexible working time is 6-10 hours a day except weekends.
Weekends are paid separately with double payment.
Overtime paid 50%
We pay for job, not for time but not less than fixer rate 90K per year + bonuses, benefits and points.
Please sent resume to:
lab@datarecoveryexpert.ca
