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We are seeking a talented Staff Software Engineer to join our innovative team at Blackpoint Cyber. This is a fully remote position, allowing you to work from the comfort of your home in Canada. As a crucial member of our engineering team, you will lead the design and development of cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions, ensuring that our clients are protected against ever-evolving threats.

Join Confluent as a Staff Software Engineer and become an integral part of our mission to transform the way enterprises leverage data. In this role, you will work collaboratively with a talented team to design, develop, and deploy cutting-edge software solutions that enhance our streaming platform.We are looking for individuals who are passionate about technology and thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

About Optro Optro has surpassed $300M in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR), establishing itself as a leading platform for audit, risk management, ESG, and InfoSec. More than half of the Fortune 500, including 7 of the top 10 companies, rely on Optro's technology to improve operations. The company consistently receives high marks from customers on G2.com and Gartner Peer Insights. Optro values innovation, collaboration, and community involvement. The team emphasizes breaking down barriers and supporting each other, which has helped Optro earn recognition from Deloitte as one of North America’s 500 fastest-growing tech companies for seven years running. Role Overview: Staff Software Engineer, Issues Location: Remote within Canada This senior engineering role focuses on leading complex, strategic projects within the Issues team. The position calls for technical leadership, mentoring, and hands-on architecture and development. The work spans building scalable systems, designing new product features, and supporting a culture of continuous learning and improvement. Collaboration is central, but the ability to drive work independently is also important. What You Will Do Design, build, and deliver product features from start to finish Produce clear, thorough design documentation Mentor and support junior engineers Lead architectural decisions for applications Troubleshoot and resolve software defects Develop back-end APIs using Node.js Work with the Ember single-page application (SPA) front-end Collaborate closely with engineers, designers, and product managers Contribute to Agile software development practices

Join our team at Blackpoint Cyber as a Staff Software Engineer, where you will play a crucial role in developing innovative cybersecurity solutions. You will collaborate with a talented team to design, implement, and optimize software systems that protect our clients from evolving cyber threats.

Join AuditBoard as a Staff Software Engineer specializing in issues and take your career to the next level! In this pivotal role, you'll be instrumental in developing innovative software solutions that drive efficiency and improvement across our platforms. Collaborate with a talented team of engineers and contribute to our mission of providing the best audit management software in the industry.

Grafana Labs is a leading remote-first company recognized for its open-source contributions. With over 20 million users worldwide, Grafana is the go-to visualization tool utilized to monitor various systems ranging from beehives to climate change impacts in the Alps. Our dashboards have been showcased at prestigious events including NASA launches, Minecraft HQ, Wimbledon, and the Tour de France. Additionally, we empower over 3,000 enterprises, such as Bloomberg, JPMorgan Chase, and eBay, in managing their observability strategies through the Grafana LGTM Stack, which can be operated via Grafana Cloud or self-managed with Grafana Enterprise Stack, both equipped with scalable metrics (Grafana Mimir), logs (Grafana Loki), and traces (Grafana Tempo.We are rapidly expanding while staying committed to our unique values: an open-source heritage, a collaborative global culture, and a passion for impactful work. Our team thrives in an innovation-driven environment where transparency, autonomy, and trust are at the core of our operations.If this role resonates with you, even if you don’t meet every criterion, we encourage you to apply. This could be an incredible opportunity for career growth. This is a remote opportunity, and we welcome applicants in Canadian time zones. The Opportunity You will join the team behind Grafana k6, Grafana Cloud k6, and Grafana Cloud Synthetics, which are utilized by teams globally to ensure resilient and high-performing systems. This position is with the Grafana Cloud k6 squad, responsible for building and managing our performance testing product. Grafana Cloud k6 is built around the open-source k6, targeting users who require performance testing at scale. Our enterprise and SaaS solutions enable customers to conduct load tests through distributed testing across more than 15 regions worldwide, utilizing hundreds of thousands of virtual users generating millions of requests per second.As k6 is a product created for engineers by engineers, we seek individuals who are passionate about developing high-quality tools that they would personally want to use.

Optro supports audit, risk management, ESG, and InfoSec needs for a wide range of major enterprises, including a significant number of Fortune 500 companies. With a strong presence in North America and consistent industry recognition, the company continues to grow and values teamwork, creative problem-solving, and meaningful results for clients. Role overview This remote Staff Software Engineer position centers on leading the Issues product area at Optro. The role blends technical leadership with hands-on engineering and mentorship. The person in this role will architect scalable systems, guide project direction, and help shape new product features. Success in this position requires a balance of collaboration and independent initiative, along with an interest in understanding and improving the company's products. What you will do Design, build, and launch product features from initial concept through release Write clear and detailed design documentation Mentor junior engineers and provide technical support Make architectural decisions for applications Identify and resolve software bugs Develop back-end APIs using Node.js Contribute to front-end development for the Ember Single Page Application Collaborate with engineers, designers, and product managers Participate in Agile development practices Requirements Experience leading technical projects and mentoring engineers Strong background in architecting scalable systems Proficiency with Node.js for back-end development Familiarity with Ember or similar front-end frameworks Comfort working both independently and as part of a team Interest in learning about and improving software products This role is open to candidates based in Canada and is fully remote.

Join AuditBoard as a Staff Software Engineer specializing in architecture, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping our innovative software solutions. As part of our fully remote team based in Canada, you will collaborate with talented engineers and product teams to design robust, scalable architectures that enhance our products and services.Your expertise will guide our technical direction and ensure we continue to deliver exceptional value to our clients. If you are passionate about creating high-quality software and driving architectural excellence, we want to hear from you!

About FoundThe self-employed workforce is a vibrant and rapidly expanding community of 60 million Canadians. However, self-employment poses unique challenges such as managing taxes, accounting, bookkeeping, and business banking. Found is here to address these challenges.At Found, we are dedicated to creating innovative tools that provide self-employed individuals with the security and peace of mind typically reserved for larger corporations. Our business banking solutions automate tax management and expense tracking, empowering small business owners to focus on their passions rather than their financial burdens.We invite compassionate, resourceful, and driven individuals to join us in establishing a comprehensive safety net for self-employed people.About This RoleOur engineering team plays a crucial role in transforming our product ideas into solutions utilized by tens of thousands of users weekly. We oversee the entire lifecycle from product development to ensuring robust and efficient technical operations.The Platform team focuses on maintaining the reliability and security of our systems while delivering an exceptional experience for both users and engineers. This small yet impactful group has a wide-ranging influence across reliability, security, compliance, and developer experience, supporting an engineering organization of over 30 members.We are in search of a Staff Software Engineer who excels at balancing rapid progress with safety, possesses a deep understanding of SLOs and SLAs, and has a proven track record of scaling systems effectively.We highly value engineers who can drive technical vision, mentor peers, and design scalable systems to match our growth trajectory. If you have questions, please include them in your application.Daily ResponsibilitiesArchitect future iterations of our critical systems such as databases and distributed jobs while considering our scaling requirements.Design and implement developer tools that enhance safety, reproducibility, and ease of deployment.Champion excellence in observability and monitoring, guiding incident response to ensure swift issue resolution and a positive on-call experience.Collaborate with engineering teams to uphold high technical quality across our systems while addressing technical debt, upgrades, and platform enhancements.Mentor engineers on designing reliable, fault-tolerant systems that can scale effectively.

Are you a passionate and innovative software engineer looking to make a significant impact? Join Twilio as a Staff Software Engineer (L4) and be part of a team that empowers developers and businesses to create seamless communication solutions. In this role, you will leverage your expertise to drive the development of cutting-edge software products while collaborating with a diverse team.

Toast IQ seeks a Staff Software Engineer to help shape and enhance software that supports customers directly. The team emphasizes practical solutions and a commitment to steady improvement. This position is fully remote and open to candidates based anywhere in Canada. Key responsibilities Design, build, and maintain software that strengthens the Toast IQ product suite Tackle projects focused on making the customer experience better Use technical skills to deliver dependable, high-quality code Work closely with teammates to address real-world challenges Location This role is remote within Canada. Team members collaborate virtually from across the country.

Since its inception, Fivetran has been dedicated to simplifying and ensuring reliable access to data, akin to the reliability of electricity. Our customers benefit from seamless data integration into their warehouses, ready for querying without the burden of engineering or maintenance. We take pride in empowering organizations to become genuinely data-driven through our innovative technology.About the RoleWe are seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join our Reverse ETL product engineering team.Previously known as Census, we became part of Fivetran in May 2025 to enhance our warehouse-first data movement solutions. We are now integrating our product into the Fivetran dashboard, delivering top-tier data activation capabilities to all our clients.In this role, you will be instrumental in embedding data activation features into the Fivetran platform across various aspects such as user interface, authentication, billing, data models, and more. As a senior member of a diverse and collaborative agile team, you will work alongside engineers of varying experience levels.This is a full-time position based in our Toronto office. We offer a hybrid work model that combines remote flexibility with in-person teamwork, including two days a week in the office to foster connections and collaboration.

As a result of our continued expansion and internal advancements, we are excited to announce multiple openings for Senior Software Engineers across various domains within our organization. You will have the opportunity to work under the guidance of seasoned Engineering Managers who are committed to providing mentorship, fostering autonomy, promoting ownership, and investing in your professional development. If you are ready to elevate your career to the next level, we invite you to connect with us!This position is available in a hybrid format (2 days per week at our Toronto office) or fully remote for candidates located anywhere in Canada.

At Webflow, we are shaping the future of digital experiences with our innovative AI-native platform. As a remote-first company founded on principles of trust, transparency, and creativity, we are dedicated to empowering individuals and businesses alike. Our mission is to democratize web development, enabling everyone—from budding entrepreneurs to large enterprises—to design, launch, and optimize their digital presence without obstacles. We envision a web that is more open, creative, and equitable, and we are committed to building this future collaboratively.We are seeking a passionate and skilled Staff Software Engineer to join our Applied AI team. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in developing generative AI-powered features that enhance speed, creativity, and quality in website building and design. Collaborating closely with product and machine learning engineers, product managers, and designers, you will identify and implement AI-driven solutions that elevate the user experience on Webflow. Join us in fostering an environment that emphasizes excellence, care, and curiosity.

Narvar is on an exciting growth trajectory! We are seeking a talented Staff Software Engineer to develop innovative product features that enhance the customer experience. In this pivotal role, you will shape the future of our web application by collaborating with a diverse team of Engineers, Designers, Product Managers, and engineering leadership. You will spearhead process improvements that boost team efficiency and expedite product development. As a Staff Engineer, you will cultivate a strong engineering culture focused on product excellence by mentoring engineers at all levels.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign the architecture of new product platforms aimed at driving business outcomes while enhancing existing systems.Implement scalable architecture and collaborate with a committed team on impactful projects.Write high-quality, modular, and functional code.Promote best practices in system design, coding, performance, and testing.Contribute to the development of a highly concurrent and distributed system.Create and define architectural models and roadmaps for applications and software components to meet business and technical needs, ensuring consistent usability across products and domains.Engage with cross-functional stakeholders including Product, Design, Sales, and Engineering Leadership to translate business requirements into actionable plans.Mentor junior engineers on design, coding, and troubleshooting.

At Affirm, we are revolutionizing the credit landscape to ensure it is transparent and user-friendly. We empower consumers with the flexibility to purchase now and pay later, free from hidden fees and compounding interest.The Streaming team at Affirm is crucial to our operations, shaping the strategy around event-driven architecture, stream processing, data replication, exploration, discovery, and validation. We leverage leading open-source technologies like Kafka, Flink, and Spark, and develop custom solutions as necessary to create robust real-time data processing pipelines that efficiently manage vast data volumes across our distributed systems.As a member of our team, you will engage in identifying new applications for streaming data infrastructure, designing and scaling our existing systems, and collaborating with various teams to optimize data utilization across the organization. This role demands in-depth expertise in stream processing technologies and a dedication to constructing scalable, fault-tolerant data infrastructures.

Are you ready to push the boundaries of your potential?At Coinbase, we are on a mission to enhance economic freedom worldwide. This ambitious goal requires dedication and excellence as we develop the cutting-edge on-chain platform that will shape the future of the global financial system.To help us reach our mission, we are looking for an exceptional candidate who is not only passionate about our objectives but also believes in the transformative power of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology to revolutionize the financial landscape. We need someone who is excited to make a significant impact, thrives under pressure, and values constructive feedback to continuously improve. Our ideal candidate will embrace the challenge of tackling the most difficult problems facing our company.Our work culture is intense and may not be suitable for everyone. However, if you aspire to build the future alongside high-performing colleagues who expect the same level of excellence from you, this is the perfect opportunity.Although many positions at Coinbase are remote-first, we are not remote-only. We value in-person collaboration, and participation in team and company-wide offsites is required throughout the year to foster connection and alignment.We are seeking a Staff Software Engineer to lead the Tax Engineering team within the Consumer Product Group. Tax Engineering is crucial to every trade, payment, and product Coinbase offers. Whether a user is purchasing Bitcoin, selling stocks, earning staking rewards, or utilizing an Advisor-managed strategy, our systems are responsible for calculating cost basis, tracking gains and losses, determining withholding obligations, and producing necessary reports to ensure compliance across all product lines and legal entities globally. As a Staff Software Engineer, you will define multi-quarter technical strategies, develop systems with strict correctness and scalability requirements, and set the technical direction for how Coinbase addresses one of the most complex areas in financial services.Responsibilities and ImpactOversee the architecture and development of real-time and offline systems that calculate, track, and report taxes for cryptocurrency transactions at scale, ensuring accuracy, low latency, and 24/7 availability.Establish multi-quarter technical strategies for the Tax Platform, identifying opportunities to simplify complexity, enhance reliability, and broaden capabilities as Coinbase introduces new asset types and products.

Join Us in Transforming the Grocery ExperienceAt Instacart, we believe that everyone deserves access to the food they love, while also having the opportunity to spend quality time with family and friends. We view grocery delivery not just as a service, but as a complex challenge full of possibilities to meet the diverse needs of our community. Our goal is to provide a vital service that customers trust for their grocery and household needs, while also offering flexible earning opportunities for Instacart Personal Shoppers.Instacart has become an essential resource for millions, and we are expanding our team to help propel our mission forward. If you are ready to engage in meaningful work that impacts lives, we welcome you to join us.Flexible Work EnvironmentAt Instacart, we understand that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to productivity. Our team members enjoy the flexibility to choose their ideal work environment—whether from home, a shared workspace, or their favorite café—while fostering community connections through regular in-person events. Discover more about our flexible work culture.Role OverviewThe Data Infrastructure team at Instacart is responsible for building and maintaining the systems that drive our data ecosystem, including a cutting-edge open data lakehouse based on Apache Iceberg, a multi-engine computing platform for both streaming and analytical workloads, and user-friendly tools that empower our Product, Data Science, Machine Learning, Ads, Finance, and engineering teams to work swiftly with data.We are seeking a Staff Software Engineer specializing in Data Infrastructure to join our Data Governance and Foundations Team. In this pivotal role, you will take on the responsibility of leading the architecture and implementation of our open lakehouse foundation, governance strategies, and multi-engine compute initiatives—striking a balance between current reliability and long-term scalability, maturity, and cost-effectiveness.You will collaborate closely with engineering leadership and stakeholders across various departments, including Data Science, ML Platform, Ads Infrastructure, Finance Engineering, Product Engineering, and Security. In a fast-paced environment where your architectural decisions carry significant technical and financial implications, you will have the autonomy to make impactful contributions. If you enjoy tackling complex, large-scale challenges and are willing to roll up your sleeves, this is your chance to influence the direction of our data infrastructure.

Join our dynamic team at Carta as a Staff Software Engineer, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of equity management and ownership. You will be responsible for designing and implementing robust software solutions that enhance our platform's performance and scalability. If you're passionate about technology and innovation, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a significant impact.