Senior Software Engineer, Backend (ML Feature Platform)

Team: IT

Location: Canada

Commitment: Full-time

Workplace Type: remote

Accountabilities:

• Design, build, and enhance scalable backend services that support machine learning feature management, storage, and serving.
• Own the delivery of key technical initiatives, leading projects from design through implementation while navigating ambiguity and balancing technical trade-offs.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, engineers, analysts, and other stakeholders to define technical solutions aligned with business objectives.
• Improve the reliability, scalability, and availability of critical platform components by implementing monitoring, operational best practices, and performance optimizations.
• Identify opportunities to improve engineering processes, platform capabilities, and system architecture while driving continuous technical innovation.
• Promote engineering excellence through high-quality code reviews, technical documentation, design discussions, and knowledge sharing.
• Mentor fellow engineers by providing technical guidance, constructive feedback, and leadership throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Participate in on-call rotations and operational support to maintain platform health and ensure reliable service delivery.

Requirements

• 4+ years of professional experience designing, developing, and deploying scalable backend systems using languages such as Python or Kotlin.
• Strong expertise building distributed systems with technologies such as AWS, Kubernetes, MySQL, or comparable cloud-native infrastructure.
• Experience designing extensible architectures and delivering complex technical solutions in large-scale production environments.
• Proven ability to write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code while safely implementing significant changes within large codebases.
• Strong understanding of software engineering best practices, system reliability, monitoring, and operational excellence.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to balance technical requirements, product priorities, and business objectives.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with the ability to influence technical decisions.
• A growth mindset with a proactive approach to learning, mentorship, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Competitive annual base salary of CAD $153,000–$213,000, based on experience, skills, and location.
• Remote-first work environment with opportunities available across eligible Canadian provinces.
• Equity awards as part of the total compensation package.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with premiums fully covered for employees and eligible dependents.
• Flexible spending wallets for technology, wellness, food, lifestyle, and family-related expenses.
• Competitive vacation allowance and paid holidays to support work-life balance.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with discounted share purchasing opportunities.
• Inclusive workplace committed to accessibility, diversity, and professional growth.