Senior Software Engineer

About Birdseye

Birdseye is a venture-backed company at the forefront of artificial intelligence technology, revolutionizing the retail and e-commerce industries. We are pioneers in crafting a superior, personalized online shopping experience for consumers. Our passion for artificial intelligence, coupled with our commitment to innovation in the retail and shopping sectors, positions us as leaders in the tech landscape. We invite those who share our passion for cutting-edge technology and the future of e-commerce and retail to explore a career with us.

We recently raised a $3.5M USD seed round, backed by Drive Capital.

Our current focus is the BirdseyePost direct mail platform. This technology allows e-commerce brands to execute large scale direct marketing campaigns from a centralized, intuitive entry point. You will be joining the team to push the frontier on one of the oldest marketing channels, ripe for disruption using modern technologies.

Our Core Values

• Ownership Mindset
• Meritocratic Excellence
• Transparency
• Be Kind

About The Position

We’re looking to hire a senior software engineer who loves their work and is both interested in building scalable systems and delivering features with high velocity. You’ll work alongside the CTO & engineering team to build features from zero to one, which includes owning design, implementation, and testing. This position is a hybrid/remote position.

If you are in the GTA or surrounding areas, it is hybrid. If you live outside of Ontario, it is fully remote.

About The Team

We’re a lean but strong engineering team with a mix of machine learning, data, backend, and frontend expertise. We work cross functionally with high collaboration and ship features to last with a high bar for quality. Your addition to the team will strengthen our backend domain knowledge and enhance the experience of our customers during high growth.

Tech Stack: NextJS, React, Python, FastAPI, SQLModel, Postgres, Redis, GCP Pub/Sub, Kubernetes, Terraform, Github Actions, Databricks, Apache Spark, Typescript, NextJS, React

Qualifications & Fit

• Demonstrates a first principles mindset towards generalized problem solving, not just in the context of engineering
• Several years of professional experience in back-end development, ideally within our tech stack
• Strong CS fundamentals & engineering best practices
• Demonstrated experience delivering technically challenging projects to completion
• Strong problem solving and communication skills
• Proven ability to be a self-starter, work independently, learn quickly

Bonus Points

• You also have data engineering experience (much of your work will be connecting the dots between data engineering and front-end)
• Experience with GCP, Terraform, or Github Actions for CI/CD
• Experience working in a service-oriented and event-driven architecture
• Experience with authentication
• Worked with e-commerce data
• Experience using OpenAPI
• Experience working with protocol buffers

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Fast paced learning environment. You’ll have the opportunity to learn and lead.
• Ownership. You’ll have the opportunity to push forward and own the stack.
• A culture that values diversity, inclusivity, and equal opportunity for all.

Birdseye is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Join us at Birdseye to propel your career forward while shaping the future of e-commerce and retail through innovative AI technology.

We look forward to hearing from you

At Birdseye, we're looking for people with passion, grit, and integrity. You're encouraged to apply even if your experience doesn't precisely match the job description. Your skills and passion will stand out—and set you apart—especially if your career has taken some extraordinary twists and turns. At Birdseye, we welcome diverse perspectives and people who think rigorously and aren't afraid to challenge assumptions.