Senior Software Engineer, Backend (Trust & Safety)

Role overview Lead backend engineering work for systems that help detect and prevent fraud and abuse while keeping legitimate customer experiences smooth. You’ll guide delivery of team goals, collaborate across product and technical disciplines, and help keep services reliable as threats and requirements evolve. The specific team assignment is determined after the interview evaluation.

Responsibilities - Own quarterly team goals and guide engineers through ambiguous, open-ended problems while supporting delivery. - Partner with product management, design, and analytics during ideation; explain technical constraints and help weigh risks and trade-offs. - Identify and lead improvements to projects, processes, technology, and business operations. - Track service health with metrics, escalate issues, and contribute to on-call and operational support. - Set and improve code review and design practices, sharing standards through written guidance and technical talks. - Coach teammates through feedback and example, and support their development.

Requirements - Four or more years building and launching backend systems at scale, with experience in languages such as Python or Kotlin. - Experience developing highly available distributed systems using tools such as AWS, MySQL, and Kubernetes. - Ability to plan and deliver substantial features with simple, extensible designs and clear, maintainable code. - Confidence making significant changes in large codebases using practices that help keep those changes safe. - Strong written and verbal communication, a collaborative approach, and a track record of seeking feedback and taking ownership of growth.

Benefits and work setup - Remote role limited to residents of Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, or Saskatchewan. - Annual base pay range: CAD $153,000–$213,000. Total compensation may also include equity, monthly health, wellness, and technology stipends, and medical, dental, and vision coverage with premiums covered for employees and dependents. - Remote-first flexibility, flexible time off, holiday time, and an employee stock purchase plan. New hires attend an in-person onboarding experience.