Staff Software Engineer

Saris AI

• $120K — $150K *
Montreal, QC H1A 0A1In-Person
Enterprise Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of software engineering experience at a staff or equivalent level
  • Proficient in Python (Django, Flask, FastAPI) and TypeScript (React)
  • Experience with Docker and cloud platforms (AWS/GCP)
  • Skilled in designing, building, and scaling distributed systems
  • Knowledge of relational and non-relational databases (PostgreSQL, Redis)
  • Expertise in API design (REST, GraphQL) and deployment processes
  • Ability to thrive in fast-moving, high-ambiguity environments

Responsibilities

  • Own and architect core systems end-to-end
  • Build and scale AI-powered software for financial workflows
  • Lead complex projects from problem definition to production
  • Partner with product and leadership for technical and business strategy
  • Drive engineering excellence in code quality and system reliability
  • Identify and create reusable abstractions and tooling to speed up development

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness packages
  • Flexible working hours and remote work options
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Collaborative and inclusive work culture
  • Support for mentoring and team growth programs
Full Job Description
Your mission is to
  • Own and architect core systems end-to-end, driving design decisions across the platform
  • Build and scale AI-powered software systems that power real-world financial workflows
  • Lead complex, ambiguous projects from problem definition 12 production, setting technical direction along the way
  • Partner closely with product and leadership to shape both technical and business strategy
  • Drive engineering excellence across the team (code quality, system design, reliability, scalability)
  • Identify and build reusable abstractions, infrastructure, and tooling to accelerate development velocity
Who You Are
  • 8+ years of experience as a software engineer, with time operating at a staff or equivalent level
  • Deep experience with Python (Django, Flask, FastAPI), TypeScript (React), Docker, and cloud platforms (AWS/GCP)
  • Strong experience with designing, building and scaling distributed systems
  • Strong background in relational + non-relational databases (PostgreSQL, Redis)
  • API design chops (REST, GraphQL), deployment know-how
  • Comfortable operating in high-ambiguity, fast-moving environments with high ownership
  • Strong communicator who can influence technical decisions across teams


Bonus Points If You
  • Have built complex workflow orchestration systems
  • Know your way around cloud infra
  • Have experience building integrations or data pipelines
  • Love mentoring and growing teams
* Ladders Estimates

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