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Staff Software Engineer, Backend

Jobgether
3 days ago
Full-time
Remote
Canada

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Staff Software Engineer, Backend based in Canada.

This role sits at the intersection of deep backend engineering, system architecture, and AI-driven product innovation. You will act as a senior technical leader responsible for shaping the architecture and direction of high-impact, AI-powered products used by hundreds of thousands of businesses. The position blends hands-on engineering with strategic technical planning, with a strong emphasis on building scalable systems and enabling rapid product iteration. You will partner closely with product, design, and engineering leadership to translate ambiguous ideas into well-defined technical roadmaps. A significant part of your impact will come from mentoring engineers, removing technical blockers, and raising the overall engineering bar. This is a high-ownership role designed for someone who thrives in fast-moving, innovation-driven environments and enjoys solving complex backend challenges at scale.

Accountabilities:

  • Lead the technical design and architecture of backend systems powering AI-driven and 0-to-1 product initiatives.
  • Write high-quality, production-ready code while also developing prototypes and proof-of-concepts to validate architectural decisions.
  • Drive system scalability, reliability, and performance across distributed backend services.
  • Collaborate closely with Product, Design, and Engineering leadership to translate business goals into clear, executable technical plans.
  • Identify, reduce, and eliminate technical debt while continuously improving system design and engineering practices.
  • Act as a technical mentor and force multiplier for backend engineers, supporting growth and resolving complex technical challenges.
  • Maintain a forward-looking technical roadmap and ensure a healthy backlog of well-defined, build-ready engineering work.
  • Integrate and promote AI-assisted development workflows and LLM-based capabilities within engineering systems and processes.

Requirements:

  • 7+ years of professional software engineering experience with a strong backend focus.
  • Proven experience operating at Staff or senior technical leadership level, owning architecture and system design decisions.
  • Strong backend expertise, ideally with Kotlin (TypeScript experience considered a plus).
  • Solid understanding of cloud infrastructure, particularly AWS and Kubernetes.
  • Hands-on experience integrating AI/LLM capabilities into production or customer-facing products.
  • Strong track record of building scalable, high-growth or early-stage products in fast-paced environments.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to align technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Strong ability to balance rapid execution with long-term architectural thinking.

Benefits:

  • Competitive compensation aligned with senior technical leadership roles
  • Flexible PTO and strong work-life balance support
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and wellness coverage options
  • Remote-friendly work environment with collaboration opportunities in shared spaces or team events
  • Generous parental leave and family support programs, including fertility and adoption benefits
  • Professional development stipend for learning and career growth
  • Retirement savings plan (401k-style benefit with employer contribution options)
  • Home office support and additional workplace setup benefits
  • Inclusive, collaborative, and innovation-driven culture focused on experimentation and AI-first development
How Jobgether works:
We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.
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