Senior Software Engineer

Senior Software Engineer - REMOTE - based in Canada or United States -

CANDIDATES MUST HAVE RECENT STARTUP EXPERIENCE

About the Role:

A fast-growing, VC-backed startup is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to help scale its platform, which serves as a command center for Creative Strategists. The product bridges the gap between performance marketing and creative teams by integrating creative analytics, research, and strategy. The platform is used by top-tier eCommerce and DTC brands.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Design and build high-quality, scalable backend APIs and services using Node.js and TypeScript.
• Develop and optimize system integrations, particularly with Meta API and asynchronous message queue systems.
• Implement AI-powered workflows, leveraging tools such as OpenAI SDK or similar AI/ML services.
• Enhance data management processes, including data modeling and ETL, using MongoDB or similar document-based databases.
• Deploy and maintain cloud infrastructure with AWS or comparable platforms, including containerization and CI/CD pipelines.
• Ensure high-performance data processing through scalable services and real-time system architecture.
• Collaborate with product, engineering, and leadership teams to evolve platform capabilities.
• Contribute to long-term strategy, helping scale backend systems and AI-driven features.
• Mentor junior engineers, promoting engineering excellence and best practices.

Job Requirements:

• 10+ years of experience building and maintaining large-scale software applications.
• Strong backend development skills in Node.js and TypeScript.
• Proven experience scaling systems from early-stage to production-grade ("1 to 100").
• Hands-on experience with SaaS platforms.
• Experience with API integrations (especially Meta API) and message queue systems.
• Experience developing and implementing AI/ML-based features.
• Proficiency with MongoDB or equivalent databases, and optimizing ETL pipelines.
• Experience with AWS, containerization, and CI/CD workflows.
• Comfortable working in a remote, fast-paced startup environment.
• AdTech industry experience is a strong plus.
• Must be able to work during Eastern Time Zone hours (West Coast candidates must be willing to start early).
• Education from top-tier Computer Science programs (e.g., MIT, CMU, Stanford, Waterloo) is preferred.