Senior Software Engineer - Canada

The Opportunity

Our customer base is expanding fast. Existing customers want to scale, and new customers are onboarding at pace. To keep up, we need senior-level engineers who can move quickly while maintaining high quality, owning complex backend systems while shaping product features that deliver real value.

What You’ll Do

• Backend engineering work focused on scalability, performance, and reliability.
• Own large, complex projects from planning to deployment.
• Collaborate directly with product and customer teams to align engineering with business needs.
• Balance hands-on coding with guiding the team’s technical direction.
• Help shape the future of Canals as we continue scaling with our customers.

What We’re Looking For

• Senior-level experience as a backend engineer building scalable, high-performance systems.
• Experience working independently in a fast-paced, product-focused environment.
• Comfort taking ownership of deliverables and ensuring projects are delivered to a high standard.
• Ability to guide and unblock other engineers, providing thoughtful code reviews and architectural feedback.
• Previous experience in high-growth startups or small teams is a plus.