Senior Software Engineer (Product)

Owl.co

• $150K — $250K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field.
  • 5+ years of experience in software development focusing on product engineering.
  • Proficient in programming languages like Python or Java.
  • Experienced with modern web frameworks and technologies.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and critical thinking ability.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with product managers and designers to define user needs and technical specifications.
  • Design, develop, and enhance product features and functionalities.
  • Implement software development best practices to ensure code quality and performance.
  • Contribute to architectural decisions and improve the technical stack.
  • Participate in code reviews and mentor junior engineers for skill development.
  • Foster a culture of knowledge sharing and collaboration among team members.

Benefits

  • Work alongside industry leaders from Meta, Microsoft, and Goldman Sachs.
  • Join a market leader with a 100% customer retention rate and proven ROI.
  • Be part of a lean team that values swift decision-making and innovation.
  • Engage in a product with established market fit in AI-driven enterprise solutions.
  • Receive 100% coverage for healthcare premiums and additional support for family.
  • Take advantage of RRSP matching for future savings.
  • Enjoy 4 weeks of paid time off plus 5 personal/sick days.
  • Participate in daily team lunches to foster camaraderie.
  • Attend bi-annual offsites to strengthen team bonds.
Full Job Description
We are seeking a talented Senior Software Engineer to join our Product team. In this role, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to design and develop innovative products that enhance our platform's functionality and user experience.

We have engineering hubs in New York City, Toronto and Vancouver, and this role is 5 days per week onsite in one of those offices. We optimize for people who like to think deeply, whiteboard with other sharp engineers, and ship ambitious systems together in person.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Collaborate with product managers and designers to understand user requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
  • Design, develop, and maintain product features and enhancements for our platform.
  • Implement best practices in software development to ensure code quality, security, and performance.
  • Contribute to architectural decisions and continuously improve the technical stack.
  • Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers.
  • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a culture of knowledge sharing and learning.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field.
  • 5+ years of experience in software development, with a focus on product engineering.
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or similar.
  • Experience with modern web frameworks and technologies.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure.
  • Familiarity with microservices architecture and APIs.
  • Experience in Agile development methodologies.

Benefits
  • Industry Leaders: Our technical leadership comes from Meta, Microsoft, X, and Goldman Sachs, bringing world-class expertise to our agile team.
  • Market Leadership: We hold the largest market share in our space, offering a proven ROI and maintaining a 100% customer retention rate, with renewals consistently doubling their previous terms.
  • Lean & Impact Driven Team: Our small, nimble team makes swift decisions and encourages direct communication and innovation through a flat organizational structure. You'll make real, meaningful contributions right from the start.
  • Established Product-Market Fit: AI-Driven Product that helps shape an AI-powered enterprise solution for insurance companies across the US and Canada.
  • Healthcare benefits: we cover 100% of the premiums for you and 70% for your family (medical, dental & vision) 🩺
  • RRSP matching to help you save for your future 💰
  • Recharge: 4 weeks of paid time off & 5 additional personal/sick days â›±
  • Daily team lunches 🥑
  • Bi-annual offsites: we'll make sure everyone at Owl has an opportunity to can hang out with teammates IRL at least twice a year

Salary Range: $150,000 - $250,000 CAD

Our salary ranges are benchmarked and are determined by role and level. The range displayed on each job posting reflects a range target for new hire salaries for the position and could be higher or lower based on a multitude of factors, including job-related skills, experience, location, and relevant education or training.

Department Engineering Locations Vancouver, Toronto Yearly salary CAD150,000 - CAD250,000 Employment type Full-time

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