Associate Platform Engineer

TopHat; Canada; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the education technology sector is seeking an experienced SRE Engineer to join their Core Platform team. In this role, you will focus on enhancing software delivery, reliability, and cloud infrastructure while contributing to impactful projects and mentoring opportunities within the engineering department. If you are passionate about technology and education, this is the perfect chance to advance your career with a mission-driven organization.

Benefits

Competitive health benefits starting on day one

Professional learning and development opportunities

Innovative PTO policy

Qualifications

• Experience as an SRE or relevant engineering role.
• Strong skill set in cloud services.
• Ability to mentor junior engineers is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Enhance software delivery and reliability for the platform.
• Manage and optimize cloud infrastructure.
• Collaborate with engineering teams for impactful projects.

Skills

Software delivery

Reliability engineering

Cloud infrastructure

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Are you ready to change the future of higher ed?

Top Hat is quickly becoming the leading teaching platform in higher education. We are building a team to support our growth and impact.

• A noble mission that creates meaningful, fulfilling work
• A team that cares deeply for customers and for each other
• Professional learning and development for all role levels
• An open and welcoming Toronto HQ
• Competitive health benefits starting on day one
• A management team focused on performance, growth, engagement, and connection
• A winning strategy and market potential
• Innovative PTO policy providing time and space for self-care
• Opportunities to work with new technologies like generative AI and see customer impact quickly
• Passionate customers who believe in us and our mission

Why educators and students love Top Hat

• Over 20,000 educators and 3 million students rely on Top Hat
• 91% of instructors report improved student outcomes
• 81% of students find Top Hat worth the price
• Evidence shows Top Hat helps improve student grades
• Dedicated support team making educators’ lives easier
• Growing community of Top Scholars
• All-in-one active learning platform suitable for online, in-person, or hybrid courses

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

We are dedicated to serving higher education and creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels accepted and valued, regardless of gender, age, sexual orientation, race, religion, or cultural background. We continually improve our hiring processes, partner with organizations like BPTN, and strive for greater diversity and representation.

Our mission and values

Mission

Spark better teaching and learning for a brighter world.

Vision

Make learning personal for every student.

Core Values

Our Five Cs guide our culture: Curiosity, Community, Compassion, Creativity, and Commitment. We value innovation, diversity, continuous improvement, and accountability, driven by our belief in the transformative power of affordable, equitable higher education.

Join us

If you're ready to advance your career, explore our open roles. We are currently seeking an experienced SRE Engineer to join our Core Platform team. This role focuses on enhancing our software delivery, reliability, and cloud infrastructure, with opportunities for mentorship and impact across our engineering department.