Backend Software Engineer - All Experience Levels

Zip Co Limited is looking for Backend Software Engineers in Toronto to join the team responsible for building and maintaining the backend systems behind financial services products. Candidates at any stage of their engineering career are welcome to apply. Role overview This role centers on designing, developing, and supporting scalable backend systems. Collaboration is a key part of the work, with engineers partnering closely to address technical challenges and drive improvements in financial services offerings. What you will do Design, develop, and maintain backend systems that scale Work with teammates to tackle technical problems Contribute to projects that enhance financial services products Requirements Background in backend engineering (open to all experience levels) Interest in building systems that are both reliable and scalable Ability to collaborate effectively with others Drive to solve complex technical problems This position is located in Toronto.

Join our dynamic team at Pigment as a Senior Backend Software Engineer. In this role, you will be instrumental in designing and implementing robust backend solutions that empower our innovative platform. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance system performance and scalability while ensuring a seamless user experience.

About Pinterest:At Pinterest, we inspire millions globally to explore creative ideas, envision new possibilities, and plan for unforgettable moments. Our mission is to empower everyone to create a life they love, starting with the dedicated team behind our innovative platform.Join a career that fuels innovation for countless users, turns passion into growth opportunities, and celebrates diverse experiences while embracing the flexibility to perform at your best. Creating a fulfilling career is not just a dream; it's possible with us.We seek inquisitive, versatile Senior Full-Stack and Backend Engineers to join our Monetization and Core engineering teams. Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and fellow engineers to enable cutting-edge technologies and experiences. You will build robust frameworks and features, empowering both developers and Pinners. Embrace the chance to devise creative solutions to challenging problems. We welcome courageous thinkers ready to initiate and lead new projects, overseeing them from concept through technical design, implementation, and release.Multiple positions are open across various teams, including roles in both Product and Platform divisions of Pinterest.What You'll Do:Develop the backend infrastructure for Pinner-facing features, shaping the future of inspiration on Pinterest.Lead and contribute to all stages of the product development lifecycle, from ideation and rapid prototyping to implementation and release, including running A/B tests and architecting scalable solutions for millions of users.Collaborate with design, product, and backend teams to create end-to-end functionality.Adopt the perspective of a Pinner to propose innovative product ideas and features.Utilize automated testing to ensure high technical quality in the features you develop, taking ownership of the components.Advance your engineering skills by collaborating with world-class peers on impactful projects.Design, develop, and manage large-scale, distributed systems and networks.Engage with Engineering stakeholders to understand new requirements and provide scalable solutions.

About BreeBree is transforming the consumer finance landscape by providing innovative, efficient, and cost-effective financial services to over half the Canadian population living paycheck to paycheck. Operating within a vast yet underrepresented market, we aim to be the most affordable and reliable provider of short-term credit for the 20 million Canadians facing financial challenges.With over 600,000 Canadians already benefiting from Bree's services, we are just beginning our journey. Our company is experiencing rapid growth, achieving product-market fit, and is positioned to become a leading FinTech player in Canada. With annualized revenues in the eight-figure range, we are on a double-digit growth trajectory, maintaining profitability and an impressive employee retention rate. As a proud participant of Y Combinator in 2021, we successfully secured a $2 million seed funding shortly thereafter.About the RoleWe are seeking a talented Backend Software Engineer to lead the architectural development of our serverless infrastructure, utilizing the latest AI development tools. The ideal candidate will possess extensive backend experience, a dedication to creating clean and maintainable systems, and an innovative mindset towards AI-assisted development.What You'll DoArchitect and advance our serverless backend systems with an emphasis on scalability, maintainability, and enhancing the developer experience.Refactor and modernize our existing Lambda-based microservices architecture to implement patterns that optimize AI tool effectiveness.Create and maintain robust data pipelines and payment processing systems across various providers.Promote best practices in AI-native development, establishing patterns and abstractions that foster rapid iteration with tools such as Cursor and Claude Code.Collaborate with infrastructure engineers to refine our AWS-based architecture using Infrastructure as Code.Drive the consolidation and standardization of our data layer across Supabase, Firebase, and legacy systems.What You'll NeedExpert-level proficiency in TypeScript, Node.js, and AWS services.Demonstrated experience with serverless architectures and microservices.Strong understanding of database systems and data modeling.Familiarity with AI development tools and methodologies.Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to development challenges.

Join Us at HarveyAt Harvey, we are revolutionizing the landscape of legal and professional services. Our approach is not merely incremental; we are committed to a comprehensive transformation. By leveraging cutting-edge AI technologies, a robust enterprise platform, and profound expertise in the domain, we are redefining how critical knowledge work is executed for generations to come.This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to a generational company at a pivotal moment in its growth. With over 1,000 clients across 58 countries, a strong product-market fit, and support from world-class investors, we are experiencing rapid growth and creating a new category in real-time. The challenges are ambitious, the standards are high, and the potential for personal, professional, and financial growth is unparalleled.Our team consists of sharp, motivated individuals who are deeply dedicated to our mission. We operate with urgency, take ownership of our challenges, and are committed to delivering impactful solutions — from initial concepts to long-term results. We maintain close relationships with our customers, from leadership to engineers, collaborating to address real problems with urgency and care. If you thrive in dynamic environments, strive for excellence, and wish to influence the future of work alongside high-achieving peers, we invite you to build with us.At Harvey, we are scripting the future of professional services today, and we are only just beginning.Role SummaryAs a Backend Software Engineer at Harvey, you will be instrumental in building the foundational infrastructure of our product platform, while also developing user-facing features for some of the world's leading law firms and enterprise clients. This team is responsible for the platform layer that ensures secure, reliable, and adaptable experiences for our customers, including notifications, permissions, and feature flag infrastructure. Additionally, we create enterprise-grade collaboration tools tailored for law firms.You will design systems that serve as critical infrastructure for the wider company, directly influencing how our users engage with Harvey's AI-driven legal tools. This position is perfect for engineers eager to oscillate between in-depth platform architecture and hands-on product development.This position is based in Toronto, Canada. We operate on a hybrid model, with a requirement of 3+ days in the office per week, and we offer relocation assistance to new hires.

Join Justworks as a Senior Backend Software Engineer and play a pivotal role in shaping our technology landscape. You will work on high-impact projects, designing and implementing scalable backend systems that support our mission of simplifying business operations for our clients. Your expertise in backend technologies will be critical in delivering exceptional digital experiences.

Discover OktaOkta is recognized as The World’s Identity Company, empowering individuals to utilize any technology securely, across any device or application. Our versatile and impartial solutions, including the Okta Platform and Auth0 Platform, deliver secure access, authentication, and automation, positioning identity at the forefront of business security and growth.At Okta, we embrace diverse perspectives and experiences. We value lifelong learners and individuals who can enrich our company with their unique backgrounds.Join our mission to create a world where Identity truly belongs to you.The Access Management GroupThe Access Management group facilitates billions of authentications monthly, developing and maintaining technologies for single sign-on, strong authentication, provisioning, and threat protection. Our Access Management service operates on a cloud-based, secure, reliable, and rigorously audited platform with an impressive 99.99% uptime.Your Role as a Senior Software EngineerWe are seeking a skilled and highly technical full-stack software engineer to become part of our Authentication Experience team. This team, a vital segment of the broader Access Management group, is tasked with crafting exceptional authentication experiences tailored for Okta’s Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) customers. You will play a crucial role in expediting the adoption of the Okta Identity Engine, empowering our clients to harness the full capabilities of our advanced platform to create personalized, high-performance identity journeys.Okta caters to a diverse range of organizations across both Workforce and Consumer sectors. These varied environments pose unique challenges; therefore, each organization has distinct requirements regarding their desired authentication experiences. We strive to find the ideal blend of robust security and seamless usability, continuously innovating cutting-edge authentication solutions designed for the dynamic, user-focused landscape of consumer identity.If you have a passion for innovation, a keen interest at the intersection of product flexibility and security, and a desire to influence how the world interacts with technology, we invite you to join our team.

Join the Revolution at HarveyAt Harvey, we are redefining the landscape of legal and professional services with a bold vision that encompasses an entire ecosystem. By leveraging cutting-edge agentic AI, an enterprise-level platform, and unparalleled domain expertise, we are transforming how essential knowledge work is executed for generations to come.This is an extraordinary opportunity to contribute to a groundbreaking company at a pivotal stage in its journey. With over 1,000 customers spread across more than 58 countries, a strong product-market fit, and exceptional investor backing, we are on an accelerated growth trajectory and are creating a new category in real time. The challenges are ambitious, standards are high, and the potential for personal, professional, and financial growth is unparalleled.Our team is comprised of talented, driven individuals who are deeply committed to our mission. We operate with a sense of urgency and ownership, tackling problems from ideation to execution. We maintain close relationships with our customers, collaborating across all levels to address significant challenges with care and speed. If you thrive in dynamic environments, strive for excellence, and wish to influence the future of work alongside a team that continuously raises the bar, we welcome you to join us in building something remarkable.At Harvey, we’re not just envisioning the future of professional services; we are actively crafting it today.Role OverviewAs a Senior Backend Software Engineer at Harvey, you will be instrumental in laying the groundwork for our product platform while developing user-facing features for some of the world's leading law firms and enterprise clients. Your team will manage the platform layer that ensures secure, reliable, and adaptable experiences, including notifications, permissions, and feature flag infrastructure. You will also create enterprise-grade collaboration tools tailored for law firms.Your responsibilities will include designing and managing systems that serve as the backbone of our operations and significantly influence how users engage with Harvey’s AI-enhanced legal solutions. This role is perfect for engineers who are eager to oscillate between extensive platform architecture and hands-on product development.This position is based in Toronto, Canada, and we operate under an in-person work model, offering relocation assistance to new team members.What You’ll DoDesign and develop robust backend infrastructure, including authentication systems, user permissions, feature flagging, notifications, and document management integrations.Enhance and evolve Harvey’s internal product platform, facilitating development across various product lines and engineering teams.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and address user needs, ensuring a seamless experience.Implement best practices in software development and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement within the engineering team.

Join Centari as a Senior Backend Software Engineer!At Centari, we revolutionize high-stakes dealmaking by unlocking the power of private deal data. Our innovative deal intelligence platform is paving the way for a new era in law and finance, transcending mere automation to embrace data-driven decision-making. Our proprietary Deal Reasoning Engine converts complex documents into actionable insights, equipping global deal teams with the knowledge needed to negotiate effectively.We foster a diverse team of attorneys, financial experts, and engineers within a hybrid, cross-cultural environment. Our mission is supported by esteemed enterprise AI investors, including GTMfund and industry veterans such as Jeremy Kranz and Andy Appelbaum.We thrive on complexity as it breeds innovation. If you're a proactive builder who excels in ambiguous situations and embraces radical ownership, we want to connect with you!For more details, visit centari.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

Role Overview Venn is hiring a Senior Backend Engineer in Toronto. This role focuses on designing and improving backend architecture to support reliable, scalable applications. The position involves close collaboration with colleagues from various teams to deliver solid software that supports business goals.

At Lyft, we are dedicated to connecting and serving our community. Our mission is to foster a workplace where every team member feels a sense of belonging and can thrive in their roles.The Marketplace teams are integral to our products and strategic decisions. We are in search of passionate and motivated engineers to develop systems that empower our users—both Drivers and Riders—by enhancing their experience with Lyft's offerings, making them more predictive, personalized, and adaptive. If you are enthusiastic about tackling challenges in distributed computing, machine learning, and data while building robust systems, we invite you to join our fast-paced, innovative, and collaborative environment.As a Backend Software Engineer, you will leverage your technical skills to manage project timelines, priorities, and deliverables. You will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, deploying, maintaining, and enhancing our platform offerings, significantly impacting various business areas.We seek self-starters with a proven track record of delivering software solutions that address critical business needs. The ideal candidate will dive deep into complex problems and devise technical solutions to resolve them. Ownership of projects or features, driving them from design to execution, is essential.The Growth Platforms team oversees the Incentives & Messaging systems at Lyft, responsible for delivering timely and relevant messaging and incentives to users. Collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams—including those focused on rider and driver experiences, marketing, and product management—you will help adapt our services and platform offerings to support Lyft's growth. You will have the chance to enhance quality and efficiency through machine learning optimizations that impact critical aspects of our platform.

Marqeta is seeking skilled Senior Backend Software Engineers to become part of our dynamic Engineering team. In this role, you will develop high-performance software that supports Marqeta's backend services. Your responsibilities will include creating and reviewing engineering design documentation, enhancing our systems, infrastructure, and processes, developing new features, conducting code reviews, and collaborating with a diverse group of stakeholders across the organization. As a Backend Engineer, you will deliver meaningful products that contribute to Marqeta's position as a leader in modern card issuing. You'll have the opportunity to innovate on system architecture, produce impactful software, and mentor junior engineers. Participation in a rotational on-call pager duty is a required aspect of this role, with specifics varying by team. This will be discussed further during the interview process. We embrace a Flexible First approach, allowing this role to be performed remotely from anywhere within Ontario or British Columbia, Canada. We would love for you to join our team! This posting is for multiple Senior Software Engineering positions across Marqeta.

Join Opendoor as a Software Engineer specializing in Backend Pricing, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of real estate technology.As part of our dynamic team, you will develop innovative back-end solutions that enhance pricing algorithms, ensuring optimal performance and delivering a seamless user experience.

Join our dynamic Data Intelligence team at Achievers, where we develop innovative backend services that transform data from our SaaS platform into actionable insights that drive success for our customers. We are revolutionizing data utilization at Achievers by providing high-impact, intelligent services that redefine workplace efficiency. Our technology stack includes microservices crafted with Python and Go, deployed on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Kubernetes. Be a part of a team that aims to create seamless, intelligent, and delightful user experiences while tackling real engineering challenges at scale.

Join HelloFresh as a Senior Backend Engineer in our Consumer team, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping our backend systems. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining robust backend services that power our consumer-facing applications. This role offers the opportunity to work with a talented team of engineers and to contribute to innovative solutions that improve the customer experience.

Join MaintainX as a Senior Backend Software Developer, where you will have the opportunity to shape our backend platform and contribute to the development of innovative solutions that enhance operational efficiency for our clients. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and maintain robust backend systems that support our growing user base.

Achievers is looking for a Senior Backend Software Engineer to join the Data Intelligence team in Toronto. This role centers on building and maintaining backend services that transform data from our SaaS platform into actionable insights for clients. Role overview As part of the team, you will design and develop backend systems using Python and Go. Our services run on a microservices architecture, deployed with Google Cloud Platform and Kubernetes. The focus is on delivering intelligent, high-impact solutions that help organizations use their data more effectively. What you will do Develop and maintain backend services that process and analyze platform data Work with Python and Go in a microservices environment Deploy and manage services on GCP and Kubernetes Help create seamless and valuable user experiences by solving engineering challenges at scale Requirements Experience with backend development using Python and/or Go Familiarity with microservices architecture Experience deploying services on Google Cloud Platform and Kubernetes Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work on large-scale systems Note: This position is focused on backend engineering, not data engineering.

We are seeking a talented and experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our dynamic team at Speechify. In this role, you will play a crucial part in enhancing our core experiences, developing innovative software solutions, and ensuring optimal performance across our platforms. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products that meet the needs of our users.

Faire’s Search FX team is hiring a Staff Backend Engineer to help shape the Discovery Experience for users. This team builds and refines the backend systems that power search, making it easier for clients and their customers to find what they need on the platform. The work has a direct impact on how people interact with Faire every day. What you will do Design, build, and optimize backend systems that support search features Keep search experiences smooth and reliable for users Collaborate with cross-functional partners to identify technical improvements and areas for innovation Mentor junior engineers and contribute to their professional growth Requirements Solid experience in backend development Background in building scalable systems Comfort working in a quickly changing environment Interest in collaborating with different teams Enjoys supporting others in their engineering careers Location Kitchener-Waterloo, ON or Toronto, ON

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.