Staff Engineer, Search Systems

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.

Join Narvar's Growing Team! We are on the lookout for talented Senior Software Engineers specializing in Distributed Systems. In this pivotal role, you will develop innovative products that enhance the post-purchase experience for leading brands within the retail sector. As a key member of our engineering team, you will influence decisions regarding the scalability and expansion of our platform while taking ownership of reliability and scalability metrics.Key Responsibilities:Collaborate with a team of passionate engineers to foster technical growth within your group.Embrace and implement modern engineering practices that empower your team to deliver high-quality services frequently.Engage with your team to design, estimate, develop, and deploy new products and features.Tackle complex technical challenges and spearhead innovations that enhance system availability, resilience, and performance.

At Elastic, we empower individuals and organizations to uncover the insights they seek in real time, leveraging their data at scale. As the Search AI Company, we connect the precision of search with the intelligence of AI, enabling businesses to unlock their full potential. Our Elastic Search AI Platform is trusted by over half of the Fortune 500, delivering robust, cloud-based solutions for search, security, and observability that ensure data protection while maximizing AI capabilities.Role Overview:We are seeking a talented Principal Software Developer I to join our dedicated Elasticsearch - Distributed Systems team. You will play a pivotal role in enhancing Elasticsearch's scalability, performance, and resilience. This team is responsible for optimizing node communication within Elasticsearch clusters, as well as managing data indexing, allocation, and replication across nodes.

At Elastic, we are redefining the way organizations harness the power of search and AI. As a leading Search AI Company, we empower individuals and businesses to unlock the full potential of their data in real-time, at scale. Our Elastic Search AI Platform, utilized by over 50% of the Fortune 500, merges the precision of search technology with the intelligence of AI, enabling users to achieve impactful results efficiently. Our comprehensive, cloud-based solutions for search, security, and observability ensure that organizations can fully realize the promise of AI while safeguarding their critical data.Role Overview:We are seeking a talented and experienced Principal Software Developer II to join our esteemed Elasticsearch - Distributed Systems team. This role focuses on optimizing Elasticsearch for scale, performance, and resilience. You will play a critical role in managing node communication within the Elasticsearch cluster and overseeing data indexing, allocation, and replication across nodes.

Join Movable Ink, where we empower marketers with cutting-edge data-activated content generation and AI-driven decision making. Trusted by some of the world's most innovative brands, we help maximize revenue, streamline workflows, and enhance marketing agility. With headquarters in New York City and a diverse team of nearly 600 professionals, our reach extends across North America, Central America, Europe, Australia, and Japan.We are on the lookout for a skilled Senior Backend Engineer specializing in Distributed Systems to join our Activation Team. This dynamic group is dedicated to transforming extensive data sets into actionable insights. In this role, you will design and implement robust distributed software systems capable of processing data at high speeds and scale. The position offers the chance to innovate and create substantial impact by developing sophisticated multi-tiered systems that deliver exceptional value to our esteemed clients. You will be responsible for crafting and deploying high-quality, scalable AI solutions while producing technically impressive products.

Join Huawei Canada as an AI Systems Engineer specializing in Serverless Distributed Computing.About Our Team: The Distributed Data Storage and Management Lab is at the forefront of research in distributed data systems. We are dedicated to creating next-generation cloud serverless products that integrate essential infrastructure and databases. Our research tackles complex data challenges such as cloud-native disaggregated databases, innovative pay-by-query user models, and enhancing low-level data transfers using RDMA. Our teams are instrumental in developing advanced cloud serverless data infrastructures and implementing state-of-the-art networking technologies for Huawei's global AI ecosystem.Your Role:Design and implement frameworks and engines for cutting-edge serverless computing optimized for AI workloads, including LLM training/inference and reinforcement learning.Evaluate and enhance the performance of end-to-end AI systems by focusing on distributed scheduling, data flow, and memory utilization across extensive clusters.Conduct research and assess breakthrough technologies in distributed computing, serverless infrastructure, reinforcement learning, and LLM-driven AI agents.Engage collaboratively with research, product, and platform teams to evolve conceptual AI agent or RL research into scalable production systems.Provide thought leadership through innovation, technical presentations, and patent contributions.Stay informed on industry trends by assessing emerging tools and frameworks (e.g., Ray, SkyPilot, vLLM, DeepSpeed, Mojo, etc.) to guide the team.The total target annual compensation for this position ranges from $127,000 to $225,000 based on education, experience, and demonstrated expertise.

Category-defining tech. Career-defining work.At Cockroach Labs, we are not just another tech company; we are pioneers in creating a scalable, cloud-native distributed SQL database. Our mission is to empower innovative companies by providing them with the tools they need to build and expand their applications seamlessly. We embrace challenges head-on and focus on delivering impactful solutions that truly matter.Because when our customers win, we all win.The RoleWe are on the lookout for a passionate backend software engineer to join our KV team, which is dedicated to enhancing our open-source, cloud-native distributed SQL database. This team plays a critical role in developing the foundational elements of CockroachDB, including Resource Management (data sharding, placement, rebalancing), Admission Control, the Transaction Layer (transactional APIs, distributed transactions, and concurrency control), and the Replication Layer (Raft, distributed lease management, and configuration changes). Collectively, these subsystems form the backbone of CockroachDB, enabling its remarkable scalability and resilience.

About UsAt Magnet Forensics, we pride ourselves on being a global frontrunner in the creation of digital investigative software. Our cutting-edge tools are designed to acquire, analyze, and share evidence from a variety of digital devices including computers, smartphones, tablets, and IoT devices. We are dedicated to continuous innovation, empowering our customers to deploy state-of-the-art solutions that protect their businesses, communities, and nations.With a client base spanning thousands worldwide, our solutions are instrumental in modernizing digital investigations, assisting law enforcement in combating crime, safeguarding assets, and enhancing national security.As we expand our global footprint, Magnet Forensics is committed to making a positive impact through every role within our organization. Join an incredible team characterized by remarkable talent and integrity, where you will be supported in your professional growth and development.If you believe you have the skills and passion to contribute to our mission, we would love to hear from you!

Atlas Search is an innovative multi-cloud service that empowers users to perform intricate full-text and vector search queries utilizing the MongoDB Query Language. This allows our users to direct their energies towards relevance and data retrieval, freeing them from the complexities of managing large-scale data searches. Our dedicated team is at the forefront of developing cloud-based distributed systems software that governs the entire lifecycle of search indexes, encompassing data ingestion, index creation, partitioning, performance optimization, availability, and backup management. As our product rapidly gains popularity among customers, you will have the opportunity to contribute to significant architectural enhancements. This position is based in Toronto, ON, and follows a hybrid work model.

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.

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 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.

Join Solink as a Staff Software Engineer, where you will play a key role in designing and developing cutting-edge software solutions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement innovative features that enhance our product offerings and improve user experience. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where your contributions will make a significant impact.

Role overview Xero is hiring a Senior Software Engineer for the Vancouver, BC office at 333 Seymour St. The focus is on solving large-scale engineering challenges and shaping distributed systems that serve millions. This goes beyond delivering features: the work includes refactoring complex monolithic systems and building reliable, scalable software. Key responsibilities Modernize legacy systems by decomposing monolithic components and moving toward distributed, scalable architectures. Improve the developer experience by evolving CI/CD pipelines, enhancing tooling, and supporting test-driven development. Work with technologies such as C#, .NET, React, AWS, and Kubernetes. Design and implement solutions that align with long-term engineering goals and frameworks. Collaboration and mentorship This senior role offers autonomy in code design decisions and the chance to influence engineering standards across Xero. Senior Engineers mentor peers, help teammates work through technical challenges, and contribute to a culture that values learning and technical excellence. Team culture Work closely with engineers, product owners, and designers in an agile environment. The team emphasizes continuous learning, regular code reviews, and open knowledge sharing to maintain high standards. Collaboration and technical mastery are central to the team's approach. Work environment This position is based in Vancouver and follows a hybrid work model, combining time in the office with remote work.

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.

Discover OktaAt Okta, we are revolutionizing identity management. Our mission is to enable individuals to securely utilize any technology, anytime, on any device or application. Through our versatile Okta Platform and Auth0 Platform, we deliver secure access, authentication, and automation, placing identity at the forefront of business security and growth.We value diverse perspectives and experiences at Okta. We're not just seeking candidates who meet every requirement; instead, we are looking for lifelong learners who can enrich our team with their unique insights.Join us in creating a world where identity is in your hands.The TeamOur Workforce Identity Cloud Security Engineering group is at the cutting edge of innovation, turning visionary ideas into top-notch security software solutions that support large-scale, mission-critical applications. Our security engineering team possesses a unique skill set that merges security expertise with the ability to design, implement, and deploy security features seamlessly, enhancing product functionality without hindrance. We are committed to elevating customer safety and privacy through robust security services integrated with the Okta core product.The RoleWe are in search of a seasoned and enthusiastic Staff Software Security Engineer to join our Workforce Identity Cloud Security Engineering group. This role focuses on architecting and developing security solutions that strengthen our frameworks and infrastructure. You will be encouraged to implement defense-in-depth strategies, adhere to industry security standards, and uphold the principle of least privilege, thereby enhancing our security posture.This high-impact position is set within a security-focused, dynamic organization that is on the brink of significant growth and achievement. You will serve as a key liaison between the Security and Engineering teams, forging technical synergies and shaping the security roadmap. Your efforts will concentrate on enhancing security and privacy aspects across our services, executing on a weekly release schedule. You will have the autonomy to propose exciting new projects for our roadmap and engage in initiatives utilizing cutting-edge technologies. Join us and contribute to transforming the cloud computing landscape.What You Will DoCollaborate with engineering and security teams to define innovative security roadmap requirements.Advocate security best practices and promote secure coding methodologies.

Become a vital member of the MongoDB Networking & Observability team, where you'll contribute to the foundation of a cutting-edge distributed database! Our team is dedicated to developing and refining components that enable seamless communication between distributed processes, ensuring that both these processes and their interactions are easily observable. Our responsibilities encompass enhancing MongoDB's networking capabilities, optimizing resource utilization, and creating low-overhead observability features. With team members based in New York City and working remotely across North America, we operate at a low level within the stack, significantly impacting the availability, performance, and resilience of our open-source database, as well as the overall productivity of our engineering team. Recently, we have engaged in proof-of-concept projects and performance evaluations for novel architectural strategies within our networking stack, and we are integrating OpenTelemetry to facilitate issue investigation and connect with a broader observability tooling ecosystem. Are you eager to enhance the MongoDB engineering team’s efforts in building a superior database? We certainly are! Join us today, and together we can create a faster, more reliable, and exceptionally observable database system. Note: This position is available at our NYC office or can be carried out fully remotely from anywhere in North America.

Join Agiloft, the foremost global authority in data-centric contract lifecycle management (CLM) software, as we empower organizations to streamline the entire process of proposing, negotiating, signing, and utilizing contracts through our versatile Data-first Agreement Platform (DAP). With contract data at the core, our customers achieve rapid, collaborative agreements and harness contract visibility to gain a competitive edge. By leveraging advanced, pragmatic artificial intelligence as a legal force multiplier and robust integration capabilities as a data liberator, businesses worldwide rely on Agiloft’s certified implementers to provide connected, intelligent, and autonomous solutions across the complete contract lifecycle.Recognized by top analysts such as Gartner, Forrester, and IDC, Agiloft consistently emerges as a leader in the CLM arena. Our no-code platform is user-friendly, allowing business users to manage and administer it effortlessly. This is reflected in our nearly 100% customer satisfaction rate during initial implementations and a remarkable 97% annual renewal rate. As a thriving and innovative company, Agiloft is at the cutting edge of a market that organizations are increasingly viewing as essential.We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where individuals from all backgrounds can thrive and express their authentic selves each day. Our philosophy, “EX = CX”, underscores our belief that exceptional employee experiences lead to outstanding customer experiences. We champion multiple Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and foster a working environment that promotes a healthy work/life balance, including floating holidays and a quarterly wellness day without any questions asked.Position OverviewWe are in search of a seasoned Staff Software Engineer – Cloud Services to take ownership of and enhance the architecture of Agiloft’s cloud-native CLM platform and its supporting infrastructure. This position entails comprehensive accountability for the design, reliability, scalability, security, and long-term sustainability of the cloud services that form the backbone of the Agiloft platform.In this role, you will collaborate closely with Engineering leadership, senior engineers, and product leaders to translate business and product strategies into robust cloud architectures and actionable technical plans. A primary focus will be on designing and enabling scalable, observable, and resilient cloud services on AWS while expediting delivery through modern DevOps and AI-assisted engineering methodologies.This hands-on leadership role merges deep cloud and backend expertise with significant influence across the organization. Your contributions will directly impact Agiloft’s cloud architecture, operational strategy, developer experience, and capacity for reliable scaling.

About ClutchClutch stands as Canada's premier online used car retailer, offering a seamless car-buying experience that empowers drivers to explore a wide selection of vehicles from their homes. With the added convenience of door-to-door delivery and the assurance of our 10-Day Money-Back Guarantee, we prioritize customer satisfaction and peace of mind.Recognized as one of Canada's Top Growing Companies for two consecutive years and featuring on LinkedIn's list of Top Canadian Startups, we are eager to welcome inquisitive, dedicated, and ambitious individuals to our expanding team.Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Toronto, Clutch has garnered support from prestigious investors including Canaan, BrandProject, Real Ventures, D1 Capital, and Upper90. To explore more about us, visit clutch.ca.TechnologyUtilizing a full TypeScript stack for both front-end and back-end development, including legacy JavaScript.Front-end development with a ReactJS application featuring functional components and the Context API.Back-end operations utilizing ExpressJS alongside PostgreSQL and Sequelize ORM.Implementing a microservices architecture with Docker, Terraform, AWS ECS, and various AWS services.Facilitating interservice communication through RabbitMQ and Apache Kafka.About the RoleClutch is in search of a Staff Software Engineer / Engineering Lead to spearhead technical excellence, deliver intricate solutions, and influence the trajectory of our platform. This pivotal role demands leadership skills and a commitment to collaborative problem-solving.

Be a Part of Revolutionizing Finance.At Robinhood, our mission is to make finance accessible to everyone. We are on the verge of witnessing a significant wealth transfer, with an estimated $124 trillion poised to change hands over the next two decades. If you are eager to be part of this transformative era in finance, we invite you to explore this opportunity.About Our Team and Your RoleWe are assembling a world-class team dedicated to applying cutting-edge technologies to tackle major financial challenges. We seek innovative thinkers, adept problem-solvers, and builders committed to making a real impact. At Robinhood, complacency has no place; we are here to enable ambitious individuals to achieve their career best. Our high-performing, fast-paced environment is underpinned by a strong ethical foundation, with expectations and rewards both set high.Our primary aim is to lead in democratizing access to equity markets—both private and public—by facilitating on-chain asset trading that is available 24/7.As a Staff Software Engineer, you will be instrumental in advancing key projects related to Tokenization, Robinhood Chain, and the Robinhood Wallet. In this role, your leadership will be vital as you coach and elevate your peers, drive engineering excellence, and maintain the highest standards of quality.This position is located in our Toronto office, where in-person attendance is required at least three days a week.We believe in the power of collaboration that in-person work fosters, and our office environment is crafted to inspire energy, innovation, and community among high-performing teams.Your Key ResponsibilitiesLead the technical vision and execution for Robinhood Chain, the Tokenization Engine, and the Robinhood Wallet.Design, develop, and operate the essential services that power these platforms.Stay hands-on by writing production-level code, managing complex implementations, and setting standards for engineering quality.Enhance developer practices and promote the integration of cutting-edge AI tools to optimize engineering outcomes.Champion technical excellence in reliability, accuracy, observability, and security.Mentor fellow engineers and elevate the technical standards through design reviews and architecture discussions.Influence the strategic direction of the platform beyond your immediate projects.