Senior Software Developer, Backend

Location: Canada - Remote

Department: Engineering

Location Type: REMOTE

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

• Python, Django, Kubernetes, PostgreSQL, AWS

• Drive the design, architecture, and delivery of complex backend systems that enable 3D and computer vision experiences at scale.
• Lead the development of mission-critical APIs, data pipelines, and services that support high-traffic applications used globally.
• Partner with product and engineering leadership to define technical direction, identify foundational investments, and plan for scale and performance.
• Serve as a force multiplier by mentoring senior engineers, conducting architecture reviews, and enabling high-quality, high-velocity development across teams.
• Champion engineering excellence and set the technical bar for backend systems in terms of scalability, resiliency, observability, and maintainability.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives that span multiple teams and stakeholders across the business.
• Help shape the long-term technical vision and culture of the engineering organization.
• Influence hiring, onboarding, and growth strategies to ensure a strong and healthy team over time.

• 8+ years of software development experience building and operating scalable, reliable systems in production environments.
• Strong experience with complex ETL flows and high-throughput systems is highly preferred.
• Deep understanding of computer science fundamentals (algorithms, data structures, networking, databases).
• Proven experience designing and scaling distributed systems focusing on performance, observability, and fault tolerance.
• Strong architectural instincts and the ability to make high-leverage technical decisions that impact multiple teams and systems.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and mentor senior engineers, guide teams through ambiguity, and elevate engineering practices across the board.
• Exceptional ownership mindset — you drive initiatives forward, raise the bar, and deliver lasting impact.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-autonomy, product-driven environment.
• Experience with e-commerce and catalog management is preferred.
• Familiarity with our stack (Python, Django, Kubernetes, PostgreSQL, AWS) is strongly preferred, but deep expertise in analogous systems and a willingness to learn are welcome.

• Were a remote-first company that encourages our employees to work from where theyre most productive.
• We work in tight-knit teams to cultivate an ownership mentality.
• We cherish curiosity and an obsession for details because we know these details are invaluable over the long run.
• Were hyper-focused on our achievements and our ability to execute our promises. We act with urgency.
• Work anywhere in the world for up to 3 months!
• We value families, by offering a parental leave program
• We offer a work-from-home stipend
• Your birthday (and our companys birthday) is a day off!

• You upload your resume and complete a brief questionnaire.
• 3 technical assessments: 2 coding + 1 system design
• Culture fit assessment
• Meet the founder