Backend Engineer | Mimir | Canada | Remote

Join Grafana Labs, a trailblazer in open-source innovation, as a Backend Engineer for Mimir. With over 20 million global users relying on our powerful Grafana visualization tool, you will be at the forefront of monitoring diverse applications, from beekeeping to climate science. Our distinctive dashboards have gained visibility in high-profile venues, including NASA launches, Minecraft headquarters, Wimbledon, and the Tour de France. We empower over 3,000 organizations, including industry giants like Bloomberg, JPMorgan Chase, and eBay, to fine-tune their observability strategies using the robust Grafana LGTM Stack, available as Grafana Cloud or Grafana Enterprise Stack, both offering scalable metrics with Grafana Mimir, logs with Grafana Loki, and traces through Grafana Tempo.As we rapidly scale, we remain committed to our core values: a rich open-source heritage, a collaborative global culture, and a passion for impactful work. Our environment thrives on innovation, driven by transparency, autonomy, and mutual trust.If you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but don’t meet every qualification, we still encourage you to apply. This could be the career-defining role you’ve been searching for.This is a fully remote position. We welcome candidates in Canadian time zones.Discover Grafana Cloud:Grafana Cloud is our flexible observability platform, seamlessly integrating metrics, logs, traces, and profiles with Grafana. It enables our clients to leverage premier open-source observability tools, such as Prometheus, Mimir, Loki, Tempo, and Pyroscope, simplifying the complexities of installation, maintenance, and scaling their observability stack.The Databases team is responsible for the telemetry databases, including Mimir for metrics, Loki for logs, Tempo for traces, and Pyroscope for profiles. These databases are provided as a hosted service in Grafana Cloud and as on-premise solutions with Grafana Enterprise Metrics, Grafana Enterprise Logs, and Grafana Enterprise Traces.

About Us:At Atolio, we pride ourselves on being a fully remote and well-funded startup, founded by industry veterans from Splunk and PagerDuty. Our mission is to revolutionize access to organizational knowledge, making it instantly available across various applications, services, and platforms. As an early-series startup, we leverage advanced machine learning and AI to tackle some of the most intricate challenges in enterprise search, including indexing, retrieval, and multi-cloud scaling (AWS, GCP, Azure). Our collaborative culture, state-of-the-art tools, and extensive benefits create an environment where innovation and creativity flourish.About the Role:In the capacity of a Senior Backend Engineer, you will be instrumental in developing distributed backend services deployed in Kubernetes across AWS, GCP, or Azure, facilitating enterprise-grade applications integrated with services like Okta. You will also be responsible for constructing scalable, cloud-native systems using Golang. This role is perfect for those who excel in dynamic, uncertain environments, enjoy tackling intricate infrastructure and systems challenges, and possess excellent communication skills in a fully remote setting.Your Responsibilities Will Include:Designing, building, and maintaining high-performance, cloud-native backend services using Golang within a modern microservices architecture.Utilizing a profound understanding of computer science principles, including algorithms, data structures, operating systems, and distributed systems to address complex, real-world challenges.Deploying and managing services in Kubernetes across AWS, GCP, or Azure, with an emphasis on reliability, observability, and performance.Integrating with enterprise systems and security protocols, including SSO/IdP providers like Okta, to facilitate large-scale deployments.Leading projects from inception to execution.Overseeing the architecture and design of new product features and services.Collaborating across teams to define technical requirements, design architecture, and deliver impactful solutions in a fast-paced startup environment.Working across the stack as needed, particularly at the intersection of backend services and other infrastructure layers.What We Seek:A solid grasp of core computer science principles, including algorithms, data structures, operating systems, distributed systems, networking, and concurrent programming.5+ years of experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining highly scalable cloud-native applications.

Grafana Labs creates open-source observability tools trusted by millions worldwide. Organizations like NASA, Minecraft HQ, and Wimbledon rely on our Grafana dashboards and LGTM Stack to monitor systems and gain insights. The stack covers metrics, logs, and traces, and is available through Grafana Cloud or as a self-managed enterprise solution. The company operates with a remote-first mindset and a culture built on transparency, autonomy, and open-source values. Team members work collaboratively across the globe and are encouraged to make a meaningful impact at every level. Role overview This Senior Backend Engineer role focuses on the Session Replay team, which is building a new product for Grafana Cloud. The product allows customers to see real user experiences during incidents by linking frontend signals, such as errors, performance data, and synthetic checks, to detailed session-level information. The aim is to help teams investigate production issues more quickly and with greater confidence. This position is remote within Canada, with a preference for candidates in Eastern or Central time zones. What you will work on Connecting frontend observability signals to backend systems Processing and storing large volumes of backend data Supporting debugging workflows that span multiple products Implementing privacy and access controls for sensitive session data Optimizing performance and managing costs at scale The project is in its early stages, so contributions will shape the architecture and core features of session capture. The team is also exploring columnar and analytical approaches to handle high volumes of session data efficiently. Our approach Grafana Labs encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds. If this role is of interest but not every requirement is met, consider applying. Curiosity and a willingness to learn are highly valued.

Join Novoed as a Principal Backend Engineer and lead the development of innovative backend systems that power our cutting-edge educational technology solutions. In this fully remote role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and maintain scalable backend architectures. Your expertise will be pivotal in driving the technical direction and enhancing the performance of our platforms.

At Affirm, we are revolutionizing the credit landscape, making it more transparent and user-friendly. Our mission empowers consumers with the flexibility to buy now and pay later, free from hidden fees and compounding interest.Our Engineering team is the backbone of Affirm’s mission, dedicated to crafting reliable, high-performance, and scalable solutions that impact every aspect of our business. Whether we’re developing innovative payment methods, ensuring our platforms meet industry-leading scalability, or creating seamless customer service experiences, we focus on tackling complex challenges with exceptional engineering prowess.About the TeamThe Growth Platform Engineering team is responsible for building the essential systems and tools that drive user acquisition, engagement, and lifecycle growth at Affirm. Our platform facilitates personalized communications, intelligent experimentation, and scalable services that enable customers to discover and embrace Affirm’s offerings.We work in close collaboration with Product, Data Science, and Experience teams to design APIs, event-driven services, and experimentation frameworks that reach millions of customers across numerous merchants. The work of this team directly influences customer interactions with Affirm and fuels our long-term growth strategy.Your ResponsibilitiesLead your team in achieving quarterly goals by navigating ambiguity and solving complex, open-ended problems while ensuring team support throughout project delivery.Collaborate with product management, design, and analytics during the product development lifecycle, participating in ideation, clarifying technical constraints, and making informed decisions that account for risks and trade-offs.Proactively identify and advocate for solutions to project, process, technology, or business challenges.Oversee the operations and availability of your team’s artifacts by establishing and tracking metrics, escalating issues when necessary, and supporting ongoing maintenance and on-call responsibilities.Promote a culture of quality and ownership within your team by setting and enhancing code review and design standards, and advocating for these practices through documentation and technical presentations.Mentor and develop team talent by providing constructive feedback and leading by example.Qualifications We SeekA minimum of 4 years of experience in designing, developing, and launching scalable backend systems using programming languages such as Python or Kotlin.

At TextNow, we believe that communication should be accessible to everyone. We are pioneering a new way for individuals to connect, merging simplicity, intelligence, and affordability. Our team is composed of innovative builders who leverage technology to empower millions of users with cost-effective communication solutions every day.As a Backend Software Developer, your role will extend beyond mere service creation; you will be instrumental in shaping the systems, architecture, and tooling that underpin our services. Our Technical Staff members are expected to blend leadership with hands-on coding to maximize opportunities for impact. The ability to think strategically while also engaging with intricate details is essential. You will take technical ownership of pivotal backend domains and collaborate across mobile, web, and data to develop systems that are faster, smarter, and more reliable.AI and automation are integral to our development processes. You'll utilize these technologies to expedite development, enhance performance, swiftly identify and resolve issues, and continuously elevate the standard for backend development excellence.We are seeking Technical Staff members at various levels (intermediate/senior/staff+). Whether you're a seasoned developer ready to lead complex systems or an early-career developer eager to advance, we will tailor your title and responsibilities according to your experience and impact.This position promises to create significant impact at scale. You will influence how TextNow constructs and manages its backend systems, employing AI and automation to streamline development, enhance decision-making, and provide seamless experiences for millions of users globally.

Join Grafana Labs, a leader in open-source observability solutions, where innovation and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do. With over 20 million users globally, our flagship tool, Grafana, empowers organizations to visualize and monitor a diverse range of metrics, from environmental data to complex software systems. Our user-friendly dashboards have gained recognition in high-profile settings, including NASA launches and global sporting events like Wimbledon and the Tour de France. We proudly support over 3,000 companies, including industry giants like Bloomberg, JPMorgan Chase, and eBay, in optimizing their observability strategies through our comprehensive Grafana LGTM Stack, available as both a fully managed service via Grafana Cloud and a self-managed solution with Grafana Enterprise Stack.As we continue to grow rapidly, we remain committed to our core values: an open-source heritage, a global culture of collaboration, and a passion for impactful work. Our team thrives on innovation, driving transparency, autonomy, and trust in every project.Even if you don't meet every criterion, if this role excites you, we encourage you to apply and explore this potentially career-defining opportunity.This position is remote, targeted towards candidates located in Canadian time zones.What is Grafana Cloud?Grafana Cloud is our versatile observability platform that seamlessly integrates metrics, logs, traces, and profiles, enabling customers to harness the power of premier open-source observability tools—including Prometheus, Mimir, Loki, Tempo, and Pyroscope—without the burden of managing their own infrastructure.The Databases team is responsible for the operation of our telemetry databases, including Mimir for metrics, Loki for logs, Tempo for traces, and Pyroscope for profiles. Our databases are available as a hosted service in Grafana Cloud, as well as on-premise solutions through Grafana Enterprise Metrics and related offerings.

Join Smile Digital Health as an Intermediate Backend Developer. In this pivotal role, you will collaborate with engineering teams to design, implement, and maintain key components of our innovative platform. This position offers the opportunity for autonomy, allowing you to contribute throughout the entire development lifecycle—from requirements analysis to final delivery. As you grow in this role, you will deepen your technical expertise, preparing you for future senior-level responsibilities.

About MegaportAt Megaport, we redefine the technology landscape. As the global frontrunner in Network as a Service (NaaS), we have revolutionized how businesses connect with cloud services, data centers, and each other. Proudly listed on the Australian Stock Exchange, we partner with renowned tech giants such as Amazon, Microsoft, Google, Oracle, and IBM. With our headquarters in Brisbane and a diverse team of over 400 professionals across Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the Americas, we foster a collaborative, supportive, and genuinely enjoyable work environment.Our Team CultureOur team consists of innovative problem solvers, creative thinkers, and dedicated engineers who are passionate about technology. Here, culture is not merely a decorative poster; it is an ethos where collaboration supersedes hierarchy, curiosity drives our progress, and every voice is valued. While we take our goals seriously, we manage to keep a light-hearted spirit. Our global vision requires seamless teamwork across time zones, and we trust our colleagues to deliver outstanding results without compromising our core values. Most importantly, our customers are at the heart of everything we do.We are dedicated to enhancing diversity in the tech industry and encourage applicants from all walks of life. If you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity, we urge you to apply, even if you don't meet every requirement.Your RoleAs a Senior Backend Software Engineer, you will be a respected leader within our engineering team. Your passion lies in creating products that delight customers. You will take full ownership of your work, adeptly managing technical debt while enhancing user experience and adding innovative features. You will thrive in an environment that embraces cutting-edge technology and offers a platform to share your expertise among like-minded individuals in a no-ego team. Join us at Megaport, where technology is at our core and where we work in an exciting domain.

Senior Backend Software EngineerProcurify is an innovative AI-driven platform specializing in procurement and accounts payable automation tailored for mid-market organizations. Our mission is to empower businesses to take charge of their spending and achieve significant savings.We are seeking a pragmatic and insightful engineering leader to drive the scalability of our platform, refine our development practices, and cultivate a high-performing team.Role OverviewAs a Senior Backend Software Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the product vision and technical framework of the core engine that supports the Procurify platform. Collaborating closely with our leadership team and skilled engineers, you will tackle complex technical challenges and deliver high-quality code.Your responsibilities will encompass leading major technical initiatives that have a substantial impact on performance, reliability, and scalability of our server-side systems. Building strong relationships across engineering teams, mentoring junior technical leaders, and contributing to broader strategic goals will be key aspects of this role. We are on the lookout for entrepreneurial individuals who are eager to challenge conventional norms and make meaningful contributions.Key Responsibilities:Lead Technical Strategy & Architecture: Drive architectural decisions that align with product strategies and provide critical technical insights to the leadership team. Collaborate with your team on technical designs to ensure they adhere to best practices while enhancing our backend implementations.Design & Ship Scalable APIs and Services: Utilize your expertise to develop and maintain RESTful APIs and backend services using Python and Django, ensuring high standards of quality and maintainability.Mentor & Elevate the Team: Guide technical leaders at Procurify, actively engaging in code reviews and architectural discussions, while providing constructive feedback to elevate the overall team performance.Design & Optimize Data Systems: Contribute to the design and optimization of our database systems, ensuring they meet performance and reliability standards.

Role Overview Optro is hiring a Senior Software Engineer I focused on AI Governance. This remote position is open to candidates across Canada. The role centers on building AI solutions that meet internal governance policies and industry standards. What You Will Do Develop and improve AI systems with a strong focus on compliance and responsible practices Work closely with team members to ensure projects align with governance requirements Apply technical expertise to solve complex problems in AI development Who We’re Looking For Experience building AI or machine learning solutions Familiarity with governance policies or standards related to AI Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail Comfort working remotely with a distributed team Location This is a remote role based in Canada.

About BetrFounded in 2022 by Joey Levy and Jake Paul, Betr has created the world's first real money gaming super app. In September 2023, we launched Betr Picks, which quickly ascended to become one of the top fantasy sports pick 'em products in the U.S., now available in 34 states. By September 2025, we introduced Betr Social Sportsbook and Betr Arcade, with the former being one of the industry's fastest-growing products, currently operational in 32 states. Betr Arcade has rapidly established itself as a leading skills-based gaming platform and is live in 38 states. Our upcoming Betr Social Casino, soft-launched in February 2026, will soon be available in 28 states, alongside our prediction markets launching in 2026. With a community of one million paying users, Betr is recognized as one of the fastest-growing companies within the industry.We also take pride in being the most followed sports gaming company globally on social media, with 24/7 original content produced by Betr Media, our in-house media division.Betr is supported by prestigious investors including Fuel Venture Capital, Aliya Capital Partners, IA Sports Ventures, FinSight Ventures, Florida Funders, Harmony Partners, 8vc, and others.About the Role:We are in search of a Senior Backend Engineer to join our Integration Team at Betr, a dynamic and rapidly expanding sports betting and daily fantasy sports enterprise. This pivotal team serves as the backbone of our platform—ingesting odds feeds from various providers, managing essential data pipelines, and ensuring flawless integration across all system components.From your first day, you will take ownership of significant technical domains, work with advanced sports betting technologies, and tackle intricate challenges related to distributed systems at scale.This role is fully remote, but candidates must reside in Canada and possess legal authorization to work in the country.

Grafana Labs is a leading remote-first, open-source innovator with over 20 million users worldwide. Our flagship product, Grafana, is a powerful visualization tool that monitors diverse phenomena, from environmental changes to complex systems. Our dashboards have been featured in high-profile locations, including NASA launches, Minecraft HQ, Wimbledon, and the Tour de France. We are proud to support over 3,000 organizations, including Bloomberg, JPMorgan Chase, and eBay, in managing their observability strategies through our Grafana LGTM Stack, which can be utilized via Grafana Cloud or self-managed with the Grafana Enterprise Stack. Both of these options offer scalable metrics (Grafana Mimir), logs (Grafana Loki), and traces (Grafana Tempo.As we grow rapidly, we remain committed to our unique culture rooted in open-source principles, global collaboration, and a dedication to meaningful work. Our team thrives in an environment driven by innovation, where transparency, autonomy, and trust are paramount.If you find this opportunity exciting and feel you may not meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply—this could be a pivotal moment in your career.This is a remote position available in the US and Canada.The Opportunity:Join us as we continue to develop Pyroscope, an open-source continuous profiling database designed for rapid, scalable, and reliable storage and querying. Pyroscope provides deep insights into resource utilization within applications, down to the specific line of code. It integrates seamlessly with Grafana, allowing users to correlate profiling data with metrics, logs, and traces, making it an essential tool for application observability. Our backend development team collaborates closely with clients and Grafana Cloud teams to deliver profiling solutions that can operate at scale in both on-premises and cloud environments.Some exciting projects in our domain include:Building distributed systems to efficiently handle profile ingestion and queries.Implementing instrumentation support across multiple programming languages, including Golang, Dotnet, Java, Ruby, eBPF, Python, Node.js, and Rust.Enhancing the functionality of Pyroscope plugins to optimize performance and usability.

Grafana Labs is looking for a Staff Backend Engineer specializing in databases. This fully remote position is open to candidates based in Canada. Role overview This role centers on building and refining database systems that power Grafana Labs products. The work supports both the reliability and performance needs of users operating at scale. What you will do Design, develop, and enhance database solutions for Grafana Labs offerings Focus on delivering high performance and dependable systems for large numbers of users Location This is a remote position for candidates residing in Canada.

Location: Canada (Remote-friendly)Start date: ASAPLanguages: English required; French is a strong asset Role Overview Pragmatike is looking for a Full-Stack Engineer (Backend-Focused) to help build and scale our data-driven platforms. Our products automate workflows, extract data, and rely on reliable backend systems for performance. This role suits engineers who prefer backend work but want to stay involved in product delivery, with roughly 70% backend and 30% frontend responsibilities. What You Will Do Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Python and Node.js Work with APIs, business logic, and manage data flows using PostgreSQL and MongoDB Contribute to frontend features as needed to improve the product experience Build and maintain web scraping and data ingestion pipelines (in compliance with legal and ethical standards) Use AI-assisted coding tools such as Cursor or Copilot to support development Collaborate with product and engineering teams to turn requirements into scalable solutions Improve performance, reliability, and maintainability of existing systems Participate in architecture discussions and technical decisions What We Look For 4+ years of experience in full-stack or backend engineering Strong backend skills with Python and/or Node.js Solid understanding of PostgreSQL and MongoDB Comfortable working on frontend codebases when necessary Interest or experience in web scraping and data-heavy systems Familiarity with modern AI-assisted development tools Proactive, ownership-driven approach and ability to work independently Eligibility to work in Canada Nice to Have Experience with cloud services and deployment Background in agile development methods

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.

Join Affirm's dynamic Consumer Engineering team as a Senior Backend Software Engineer. In this remote role, you will play a pivotal part in designing and implementing scalable backend services that enhance user experience and drive business growth. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions and take ownership of significant projects that impact our customers.

About Palmstreet:Palmstreet is the leading live shopping platform for rare plants, handcrafted items, and distinctive goods. Established in 2020 by veterans from Instagram and Apple, Palmstreet originally began as a plant identification app and has rapidly transformed into a pioneer in live shopping, initially catering to plant sellers. Driven by a vibrant community of plant enthusiasts, we have swiftly diversified into new categories to meet the needs of our expanding audience.Our aspiration is to become the “World’s Online Main Street,” blending the charm of traditional shopping with engaging, social online experiences. Supported by top-tier Silicon Valley venture capitalists and energized by a responsive and empathetic team, we have witnessed our GMV grow by 500 times over the past 18 months.As we continue to redefine the landscape of social commerce, we are on the lookout for talented individuals eager to grow alongside us and contribute to our mission.The Opportunity:We are seeking a Senior Backend Software Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will spearhead architectural decisions, enhance core user experiences such as instant bidding and live interactions, design scalable architectures capable of supporting millions of users, innovate essential features like live streaming and checkout processes, and ensure the reliability of our deployment pipeline.

At Affirm, we are transforming the credit landscape to prioritize transparency and user-friendliness, empowering consumers to make purchases now and pay later with no hidden fees or accumulating interest.We are on the hunt for a talented Software Engineer II to become a vital member of our AI Agents engineering team within the Servicing Engineering organization. This team collaborates closely with an omnichannel AI agent vendor to deliver a conversational first point of contact for our customers. Our focus lies in orchestrating Affirm's systems to continuously innovate and find solutions for our customers. As we navigate uncharted territories, we seek a proactive individual who is ready to take ownership and deliver results.Key Responsibilities· Collaborate with your team’s tech lead and manager to decompose larger projects into manageable tasks, delivering them in phases while ensuring timely completion.· Partner with product management, design, and analytics throughout the product development lifecycle, engaging in ideation, articulating technical constraints, and making informed decisions that weigh risks and trade-offs.· Ensure the operations and availability of your team's deliverables by establishing metrics, escalating issues when necessary, and supporting ongoing maintenance and on-call duties.· Foster a sense of community within your team by engaging in growth and development initiatives, including participating in the interview process.

About FaireAt Faire, we are redefining the wholesale marketplace with a commitment to supporting local businesses. Our platform empowers independent retailers to thrive in a competitive landscape dominated by giants like Walmart and Amazon. We leverage cutting-edge technology, data analytics, and machine learning to bridge the gap between these entrepreneurs and the products they need to succeed. Imagine your neighborhood boutique – we help them source unique products from around the world, leveling the playing field for small businesses everywhere.By championing the growth of local businesses, Faire is not only fostering economic prosperity in communities worldwide but also leading the charge for the shop local movement. If you share our passion for community and innovation, we invite you to join our team.About this Role:Our engineering team is the backbone of our marketplace, dedicated to writing secure, maintainable, and scalable software. We practice robust engineering principles, deploying code multiple times a day, and continuously improving through data-driven insights and A/B testing.Your Role as a Backend Engineer:Develop essential features for our Kotlin server.Design and implement APIs for our web and mobile applications.Create integration tests to ensure quality across our codebase.Collaborate closely with product teams to enhance user experiences.Take shared responsibility for the success of our product.