Senior Software Engineer - Canada

Canals

• $110K — $130K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Senior-level experience as a backend engineer for scalable systems.
  • Experience in fast-paced, product-focused environments.
  • Ownership of deliverables while ensuring high project standards.
  • Ability to guide and unblock team members provided in code reviews.
  • Experience in high-growth startups or small teams.

Responsibilities

  • Focus on backend engineering for scalability, performance, and reliability.
  • Own large, intricate projects from planning to deployment.
  • Collaborate with product and customer teams to align engineering with business objectives.
  • Balance coding tasks with guiding the team's technical direction.
  • Shape the future of Canals by scaling with customer demands.

Benefits

  • Stability of a bootstrapped, profitable company without venture chaos.
  • Impactful work improving global supply chains and reducing waste.
  • Strong engineering culture prioritizing quality and documentation.
  • Remote-first, flexible working model across the Americas.
  • High product-market fit with strong customer approval.
  • Collaborative team of engineers with diverse backgrounds.
Full Job Description
The OpportunityOur customer base is expanding fast. Existing customers want to scale, and new customers are onboarding at pace. To keep up, we need senior-level engineers who can move quickly while maintaining high quality, owning complex backend systems while shaping product features that deliver real value.

What You'll Do
  • Backend engineering work focused on scalability, performance, and reliability.
  • Own large, complex projects from planning to deployment.
  • Collaborate directly with product and customer teams to align engineering with business needs.
  • Balance hands-on coding with guiding the team's technical direction.
  • Help shape the future of Canals as we continue scaling with our customers.

What We're Looking For
  • Senior-level experience as a backend engineer building scalable, high-performance systems.
  • Experience working independently in a fast-paced, product-focused environment.
  • Comfort taking ownership of deliverables and ensuring projects are delivered to a high standard.
  • Ability to guide and unblock other engineers, providing thoughtful code reviews and architectural feedback.
  • Previous experience in high-growth startups or small teams is a plus.

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