Applied AI Backend Engineer

TrendMicro; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group benefits program with health and

Dental coverage

Telehealth

Life Insurance

Disability

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

RSU/bonus potential

Job summary

Trend Micro is seeking an Applied AI Backend Software Developer to join TrendAI Vision One in a hybrid Ottawa role. You will design, develop, test, and support scalable backend services using cloud-native patterns and AI-assisted tooling, collaborating across teams.

Ideal candidates have 0–3 years of experience, a BS in CS or related field, and knowledge of Go/Java/JavaScript/Python. Exposure to AWS/Azure, Kubernetes, Docker, and CI/CD is valued.

Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Demonstrated experience in one or more backend languages such as Go, Java, JavaScript, or Python.
• Proven experience using AI coding assistants to explore multiple implementation approaches and speed up SDLC.
• Cloud-native application development experience with AWS/Azure, Kubernetes, Docker.
• Experience writing automated tests and contributing to CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of internet security concepts and data flow is a plus.
• Growth mindset and ability to collaborate in a diverse team.

Responsibilities

• AI-Accelerated Development: use AI coding assistants to prototype and optimize backend services.
• Feature Delivery: design and implement scalable, secure backend services.
• Cloud-Native Engineering: develop cloud-native features using AWS/Azure and monitoring.
• System Integration: build services for APIs and high-volume data ingestion.
• Automated Testing & Quality: create tests and review AI-generated code for quality.
• Data Management: work with relational data stores and data lakes.
• Infrastructure & DevOps: write IaC, unit tests, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Troubleshooting: debug full-stack and complex networking issues.
• Continuous Learning: stay current with AI tools and tech.
• Operations: participate in on-call rotations.

Skills

Go

Java

JavaScript

Python

AI coding assistants

Education

BS in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

AWS

Azure

Job description

TrendAI™, the global AI security leader and enterprise business unit of Trend Micro, empowers organizations with full AI visibility and consolidated security that inspires confidence, drives innovation, and eliminates risk. At TrendAI™, we’re always seeking exceptional talent; people who want to collaborate with the best and push boundaries together. Here, your work goes beyond building a career. You will help protect what matters and play a vital role in shaping a safer, more trustworthy AI-powered future. AI Fearlessly.

Location: This is a hybrid role with a minimum in-office requirement of 3 days per week in the Ottawa, ON office located at 40 Hines Rd, Ottawa, ON K2K 2M5.

Position Summary: We are looking for a talented Applied AI Backend Software Developer to join our team and contribute significantly to the design, development, testing, and support of TrendAI Vision One. In this role, you will design and implement robust and maintainable solutions designed for scale using cloud services.

Responsibilities

• AI-Accelerated Development: Use AI coding assistants (e.g., Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot) to rapidly prototype, debug, and optimize backend services and networking flows.
• Feature Delivery: Leveraging AI-SDLC, contribute to the design and implementation of scalable, maintainable, and secure backend services, including enhancing and optimizing existing applications.
• Cloud-Native Engineering: Develop cloud-native features using AWS/Azure services, including integrated monitoring and observability.
• System Integration: Design and build services that support internal and external system integrations, including APIs and high-volume data ingestion pipelines.
• Automated Testing & Quality: Using AI, produce and maintain automated tests using tools like Go testing libraries, and Python-based frameworks. Conduct detailed reviews of AI-generated code with a focus on architectural fit and edge cases.
• Data Management: Work with relational and analytical data stores, including MySQL, RDS, and cloud-based data lakes to support complex AI-driven business logic.
• Infrastructure & DevOps: Write non-application code, including Infrastructure as Code (IaC), unit tests, and CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions).
• Troubleshooting: Troubleshoot full-stack issues, including debugging service communication and complex networking flows.
• Continuous Learning: Stay current with emerging technologies and AI tools that improve development efficiency and system performance.
• Operations: Participate in on-call rotations to support critical system issues, ensuring high availability.

Qualifications

• Experience: Ideal for candidates with 0–3 years of experience, including internships or equivalent hands‑on work.
• Education: BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Technical Proficiency: Demonstrated experience in one or more backend languages such as Go, Java, JavaScript, or Python.
• AI Mastery: Proven experience using AI coding assistants to explore multiple implementation approaches in parallel and accelerate the SDLC.
• Cloud & Containers: Experience or strong interest in cloud-native application development (AWS/Azure), Kubernetes, Docker, and containerized workflows.
• Testing & CI/CD: Experience writing automated tests and contributing to automated deployment pipelines.
• Domain Knowledge: Some knowledge of, or interest in, internet security protocols, domain information (e.g., certificates), and general internet networking concepts is a plus, though not required.
• Growth Mindset: A proactive approach to problem‑solving and a willingness to get up to speed quickly with new tools, particularly in the AI space.
• Communication: Strong communication skills and the ability to thrive within a highly collaborative, diverse team setting.

What We Offer You

You're important to us. What matters to you, matters to us too. Trend Micro provides benefit options for you and your family.

• Group benefits program with health and dental coverage
• Telehealth Virtual Health Services
• Life Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Pre-partum, maternity, parental and medical leave
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Mental Health Wellness Program
• Wellness Incentive Program
• Retirement Savings Programs with company match
• Paid Time Off 14
• Annual Holidays
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Resource Groups

We offer competitive compensation with bonus opportunity tied to company performance, along with room to enhance your skills through ongoing learning and broad technological opportunities. Achieving work‑life balance is a priority, complemented by team activities, fostering an environment rooted in equity, inclusion, and collaboration, that is reflected in both our culture and our work.

Be Passionate. Be Innovative. Be a Trender. #LI-BM1

At Trend Micro, we embrace change, empower people, and encourage innovation in a connected world. Our diversity and multicultural workforce are key contributing factors to our success across the globe. TrendAI™, we’re always seeking exceptional talent; people who want to collaborate with the best and push boundaries together.

Here, your work goes beyond building a career. You will help protect what matters and play a vital role in shaping a safer, more trustworthy AI-powered future. Explore working at TrendAI™ AI Fearlessly.

Our diversity and multicultural workforce are at the heart of our global success. At TrendAI™, we’re always seeking exceptional talent; people who want to collaborate with the best and push boundaries together.

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.