Senior Software Engineer - Recruiting From Scratch

Senior Software Engineer - High-Growth Transportation Tech (Series Seed Startup | Toronto Hybrid)

About the Company: A venture-backed transportation technology startup is revolutionizing how companies manage employee commute benefits. Their platform is transforming the traditional approach to commuter programs, making sustainable transportation accessible and rewarding for organizations of all sizes.

Exciting Inflection Point: They're gearing up for massive growth, with projections showing a 25-30X increase in their user base over the coming months. As one of the first 10 engineers, you'll have unprecedented ownership and impact during this crucial scaling phase.

The Engineering Culture: Their engineering team believes in shipping early and iterating fast. Rather than pursuing perfection from day one, they embrace a v0 mindset, rapidly evolving their product through real-world feedback. They're product-driven engineers who balance creating polished user experiences with robust, scalable infrastructure.

Core Responsibilities:

• Architect and own major infrastructure components
• Ship high-impact features in a fast-paced environment
• Establish and scale engineering processes
• Provide technical leadership through code reviews and design sessions
• Help build and mentor the growing engineering team

Technical Requirements:

• 5+ years of full-stack development experience
• Strong expertise in Python & Django REST (or similar frameworks)
• Deep experience with React, TypeScript, and Redux
• Track record of shipping high-quality products
• Startup experience or entrepreneurial mindset

Tech Stack: Backend: Python, Django REST, PostgreSQL, PostGIS, Redis Cloud: AWS, GCP Frontend: React, TypeScript, Redux Mobile: React Native

Compensation:

• Base: $140K - $180K
• Equity: 0.1% - 0.5%
• Comprehensive benefits package

Location & Work Style:

• Toronto hybrid (2 days in office at 180 John Street)
• Collaborative team environment
• High autonomy, low micromanagement