AI Principal Software Engineer - US SaaS startup | Remote

Atomic HR; Remote; CAD 96,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

A startup focused on employee benefits is looking for a Software Engineer in Ottawa, Canada. You will be responsible for designing and scaling backend systems, leading development efforts, and collaborating with teams to enhance platform features. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience and a strong foundation in backend technologies. This role offers a competitive salary of $70k-$100k USD plus equity and comprehensive benefits, within a remote-first work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Equity in a high-growth startup

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunity to impact lives

Collaborative culture

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience as a software engineer with leadership in complex projects.
• Expertise in system architecture and scalable software solutions.
• Strong backend foundation with proficiency in modern cloud technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and scale the platform's core backend systems.
• Lead development for critical platform features, ensuring quality and performance.
• Define architecture and standards for identity management and API integrations.

Skills

Node.js

Python

JavaScript

AWS

System Architecture

Job description

We connect talented tech professionals in Latin America and Canada with remote career opportunities at innovative startups worldwide. We specialize in finding roles that align with your skills, experience, and career goals. Our personalized approach ensures you're matched with companies that value your contributions and offer opportunities for growth. Whether you're a software engineer, designer, marketer, or other tech professional, we're here to help you take the next step in your career.

Company Overview

The client is a venture-backed startup simplifying access to essential benefits for frontline workers. Their AI-powered platform helps employees easily find and apply for benefits like childcare, elder care, and nutrition programs.

With backing from major enterprise retail investors and $2.5M secured in funding, they're expanding their reach to serve leading retailers, healthcare providers, and Fortune 500 companies. Our diverse, remote-first team is spread across the globe, united in our mission to empower employees and create healthier workplaces.

They're currently on the brink of Series A funding, which means you'll have the opportunity to join them at an exciting stage of growth.

Your Role

• Take ownership of designing, implementing, and scaling the platform's core backend systems and data pipelines.
• Lead end-to-end development for critical platform features, ensuring quality, performance, and scalability.
• Define the architecture and standards for identity management, security solutions, and third-party API integrations.
• Champion best practices in reliability engineering, DevOps, and infrastructure-as-code across the engineering team.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product, design, and data, to shape the future of the platform.
• Collaborate with a small team of experienced engineers on full-stack development, impacting both backend systems and frontend technologies

This role involves both hands-on technical work and high-level problem-solving.

You Bring

• 8+ years of experience as a software engineer, with a proven track record of leading complex projects end-to-end.
• Expertise in system architecture, designing scalable and reliable software solutions.
• Strong backend foundation (Node.js, Python, Javascript, etc.), with proficiency in modern cloud technologies (AWS or similar).
• Experience implementing secure systems, including best practices for handling sensitive data and integrating identity verification.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands‑on execution.
• Experience building and shipping scalable software

Bonus points

• Experience automating complex processes (e.g., eligibility checks, fraud detection)
• Experience building systems handling large volumes of sensitive data (privacy/security focus)
• Experience integrating identity verification features (facial recognition, document verification)

What They Offer

• Competitive salary $70k-100k USD per year + Stocks + PTO depending on level and experience
• Equity in a high-growth startup
• Comprehensive benefits package (tailored to your location)
• The opportunity to make a tangible impact on people's lives
• A collaborative, remote‑first culture

Interview Process

• Screening
• 45-minute chat with our Head of Product
• Culture-fit interviews with 2-3 team members across different functions
• 1-hour technical assessment (collaborative problem-solving)
• Final interview with founders and offer presentation

This is an immediate hire, so apply today if you're ready to build the future of population care!