Software Engineer
Content + Source + Freshness • 13 Feb 2026 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Strong compensation package and opportunity for innovation in a growth-focused AI company elevate the role's value.
- Competitive salary: $120,000–$170,000
- Work in a pioneering AI company
- Opportunity for career advancement and learning
- Demands strong expertise in backend development
Pros
- Competitive salary range ($120,000 to $170,000)
- Innovative role with high impact on the company's future
- Flexible remote/hybrid work arrangement
Cons
- High expectations and pressure to deliver quickly
- Potentially steep learning curve with a complex tech stack
Who it's for
Mid to Senior • Hybrid / Remote
Good fit
- Mid to senior-level engineers passionate about AI
- Those looking for meaningful work in tech innovation
Not recommended for
- Entry-level candidates lacking technical depth
- Individuals preferring low-pressure, routine jobs
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
About Birdseye:
Birdseye is a venture-backed company at the forefront of artificial intelligence technology, revolutionizing the retail and e-commerce industries. We are pioneers in crafting a superior, personalized online shopping experience for consumers. Our passion for artificial intelligence, coupled with our commitment to innovation in the retail and shopping sectors, positions us as leaders in the tech landscape. We invite those who share our passion for cutting-edge technology and the future of e-commerce and retail to explore a career with us.
We recently raised a $3.5M USD seed round, backed by Drive Capital.
Our current focus is the BirdseyePost direct mail platform. This technology allows businesses to execute large scale direct marketing campaigns from a centralized, intuitive entry point. You will be joining the team to push the frontier on one of the oldest marketing channels, ripe for disruption using modern technologies.
Our Core Values:
Ownership Mindset
Meritocratic Excellence
Transparency
Be Kind
About The Position:
We’re looking to hire a senior software engineer who loves their work and is both interested in building scalable systems and delivering features with high velocity. You’ll work alongside the CTO & engineering team to build features from zero to one, which includes owning design, implementation, and testing. This position is a hybrid/remote position. If you are in the GTA or surrounding areas, it is hybrid, if you live outside of Ontario, it is fully remote.
About The Team:
We’re a lean but strong engineering team with a mix of machine learning, data, backend, and frontend expertise. We work cross functionally with high collaboration and ship features to last with a high bar for quality. Your addition to the team will strengthen our backend domain knowledge and enhance the experience of our customers during high growth.
Tech Stack: NextJS, React, Python, FastAPI, SQLModel, Postgres, Redis, GCP Pub/Sub, Kubernetes, Terraform, Github Actions, Databricks, Apache Spark, Typescript, NextJS, React
Qualifications & Fit:
Demonstrates a first principles mindset towards generalized problem solving, not just in the context of engineering
Several years of professional experience in back-end development, ideally within our tech stack
Strong CS fundamentals & engineering best practices
Demonstrated experience delivering technically challenging projects to completion
Strong problem solving and communication skills
Proven ability to be a self-starter, work independently, learn quickly
Bonus Points:
You also have data engineering experience (much of your work will be connecting the dots between data engineering and front-end)
Experience with GCP, Terraform, or Github Actions for CI/CD
Experience working in a service-oriented and event-driven architecture
Experience with authentication
Worked with e-commerce data
Experience using OpenAPI
Experience working with protocol buffers
What We Offer:
Competitive salary between $120,000 to $170,000 and comprehensive benefits package
Fast paced learning environment. You’ll have the opportunity to learn and lead.
Ownership. You’ll have the opportunity to push forward and own the stack.
A culture that values diversity, inclusivity, and equal opportunity for all.
Birdseye is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Join us at Birdseye to propel your career forward while shaping the future of e-commerce and retail through innovative AI technology.
We look forward to hearing from you
At Birdseye, we're looking for people with passion, grit, and integrity. You're encouraged to apply even if your experience doesn't precisely match the job description. Your skills and passion will stand out—and set you apart—especially if your career has taken some extraordinary twists and turns. At Birdseye, we welcome diverse perspectives and people who think rigorously and aren't afraid to challenge assumptions.
