Your Impact Starts HereWe're looking for a
Senior Software Engineer (Infrastructure/Developer Tooling) who's passionate about building scalable systems and elevating the developer experience across the organization. You'll play a critical role in shaping Homebase's AWS-based infrastructure and internal tooling strategy - driving technical direction, influencing architecture, and enabling teams to move faster with confidence.
This is a high-impact role where you'll operate as both a technical leader and a force multiplier for engineering velocity.
These are the key ways you'll contribute and create impact in this role:- Lead the design and evolution of infrastructure, developer platforms, and internal tooling that enable Homebase engineers to build, test, and ship efficiently at scale
- Own and deliver large, ambiguous problem spaces end-to-end - from identifying opportunities, defining problems, and designing architecture to implementing and rolling out scalable solutions
- Build scalable backend services, automation systems, and internal developer tools using Ruby, Golang, and modern software engineering practices
- Architect and optimize AWS infrastructure for reliability, scalability, cost-efficiency, and performance
- Improve developer workflows by identifying friction points and building thoughtful, product-minded solutions that increase engineering velocity and reduce operational overhead
- Set technical direction and best practices for infrastructure, platform engineering, and developer experience, influencing decisions across teams
- Act as a technical leader and escalation point for complex infrastructure, platform, and production challenges
- Mentor junior engineers, partnering with them on projects they lead and supporting their growth through hands-on collaboration and guidance
- Partner cross-functionally with product, platform, and security teams to align infrastructure and developer tooling investments with business goals
- Drive innovation through experimentation with AI-powered observability, automation, and workflow improvements
- Continuously improve system reliability and developer productivity through metrics, feedback loops, and iterative enhancements
The Foundation for Success - These are the experiences and strengths that will set you up for success in this role:
- 5+ years of experience in Software Engineering, Infrastructure Engineering, Platform Engineering, or related fields
- Strong experience building production software and internal tooling using Ruby and/or Golang (Python experience is also valuable)
- Proven ability to lead complex technical initiatives and deliver outcomes across ambiguous or undefined problem spaces, from problem definition and architecture through implementation and rollout
- Strong software engineering fundamentals, including system design, API development, debugging, testing, and maintainable architecture patterns
- 3+ years of experience with AWS or other cloud platforms in production environments
- Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform preferred), CI/CD systems, and modern cloud infrastructure practices
- Strong understanding of containerized systems, distributed architectures, and deployment workflows
- Demonstrated impact improving developer experience and internal tooling through data-driven decisions and strong product thinking
- Strong expertise in observability, reliability, and incident response practices
- Experience serving as a technical leader in on-call rotations, handling incidents and guiding resolution
- Experience mentoring engineers and collaborating closely with junior team members on projects you lead
- Ability to operate effectively across both software development and infrastructure domains, balancing long-term platform investments with day-to-day operational excellence
- AI fluency: you've explored AI tools and can identify opportunities to leverage automation and intelligence to improve developer workflows
The Homie Way - These principles guide everything we do-from how we work and make decisions to how we show up for each other.
- Be Customer Obsessed - Solve problems with empathy and creativity.
- Move Fast, Learn Fast - Experiment, take action, and grow every day.
- Own Your Impact - Think big, focus on what matters, and make decisions you stand behind.
- Master Your Craft - Excellence fuels impact-show up, step up, and make your mark.
- Win Together - Put goals over roles, lead with trust, and connect to our mission and each other.
What We Offer (Canada) - Ownership & Savings: Stock options + TFSA/RRSP with 4% company match
- Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents
- Time Flexibility: Flex time off + company holidays + designated focus periods
- AI Access, For Real: We invest in builders and believe that curiosity shouldn't have a paywall. That means you'll have access to paid AI tools with minimal restrictions, so you can build, experiment, and level up your craft.
- Family Support: Maternity/Parental Leave EI top-up support offered (after 6 months of service)
- Work Your Way: Work From Anywhere Month + meeting-free weeks yearly
- 🛡 Protection Plans: Life insurance + short/long-term disability coverage
- Workspace Perks: Meals provided, team offsites, and Customer Days
- Our Hybrid Rhythm: We believe collaboration drives impact. That's why Tuesday and Wednesday are our required in-office days-a time to move faster as a team, build deeper connections, make better decisions, and build together.
What We Offer (United States)- Ownership & Financial Security: Stock options + 401(k) with 4% match
- Comprehensive Healthcare: Medical, dental, and vision coverage + FSA options
- Flexible Time: Flexible PTO + company holidays
- AI Access, For Real: We invest in builders and believe that curiosity shouldn't have a paywall. That means you'll have access to paid AI tools with minimal restrictions, so you can build, experiment, and level up your craft.
- Family Support: Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave (after 6 months of service)
- 🛡 Protection Plans: Life insurance + short/long-term disability coverage
- Work Your Way: Work From Anywhere Month + meeting-free weeks yearly
- Workspace Perks: Meals provided, commuter benefits, team offsites, and Customer Days
- Our Hybrid Rhythm: We believe collaboration drives impact. That's why Tuesday and Wednesday are our required in-office days-a time to move faster as a team, build deeper connections, make better decisions, and build together.
What to Expect During the Interview Process - Meet the Talent Acquisition team, Ryan H
- Meet the Hiring Manager, Het P.
- Participate in Technical Interviews
- Background Check + Offer Stage
- Welcome to the team, Homie
Belonging at Homebase - We're committed to fostering a welcoming space where every Homie can be their full self. Experience comes in many forms-so if you're excited about this role, even if you don't meet 100% of the qualifications, we encourage you to apply!
