Head of Engineering

Koyfin; Canada; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Full benefits package

High-performance gear

Job summary

A progressive fintech company in Canada is seeking a Head of Engineering to scale their analytics platform. This role involves defining technical strategy, building a high-performing engineering team, and driving innovation. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in software engineering, with a strong background in web application architecture and leadership. Competitive compensation and a fully remote team environment offered.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in software engineering, including 5+ years in engineering leadership roles.
• Proven experience scaling SaaS or B2C web platforms.
• Deep technical background in web application architecture.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute Koyfin’s technical strategy across front-end, back-end, and infrastructure.
• Lead, manage, and grow the engineering organization.
• Implement engineering processes that improve code quality and system reliability.

Skills

Software engineering

Engineering leadership

Web application architecture

Cloud systems (AWS or Google Cloud)

Team building and mentoring

Communication

Product quality and user experience

Tools

React

Node.js

TypeScript

Python

Job description

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Koyfin is a fast-growing fintech company building a powerful and intuitive analytics platform used by financial advisors and individual investors to research investment ideas, manage portfolios and grow new business.

We believe every investor deserves world-class research tools without the complexity or price tag of legacy platforms. That’s why we’ve built a sleek, customizable experience with robust data coverage and stunning visualizations to help users make smarter investment decisions.

Our impact so far:

🥇 One of the fastest-growing platforms for financial advisors, driven by product-led growth

🚀 Recognized by users as a top-rated analytics solution on G2

📈 Consistent record-breaking growth in usage and revenue

💰 Cash flow positive and proud of it

About the Role

Koyfin has achieved strong product-market fit and profitable growth. The next phase is about scaling our technology, team, and innovation capacity to serve millions of investors globally.

We’ve gone from 0 to 1, and now we’re going from 1 to 100. As Head of Engineering, your mission is to evolve Koyfin’s architecture and organization to deliver greater velocity, reliability, and technical leverage as we scale. You’ll work closely with the executive team to bring innovative features to life, ensure performance and reliability, and maintain the craftsmanship that defines the Koyfin experience.

Our product is loved, our growth is strong, and our challenge is scale. This role is for a builder who thrives on turning great engineering into lasting advantage, shaping not just our technology but also our culture and company trajectory.

What you’ll be doing

• Define and execute Koyfin’s technical strategy across front-end, back-end, and infrastructure to deliver a fast, reliable, and visually rich analytics experience
• Scale our architecture and data systems to handle growing user demand, large‑scale market data ingestion, and global performance optimization
• Lead, manage, and grow the engineering organization, building a strong leadership layer and clear paths for career development
• Partner with Product and Design to shape the roadmap, set delivery priorities, and ensure each release meets high standards of usability and technical excellence
• Develop a long‑term technical roadmap that aligns with business growth and product expansion goals
• Evolve Koyfin’s platform toward modular, scalable services that support new data sources, analytics, and AI‑driven insights
• Implement engineering processes that improve code quality, development velocity, and system reliability, including CI/CD, observability, and release practices
• Build a strong engineering leadership team and mentor emerging managers
• Define clear career paths, hiring strategies, and performance frameworks that balance speed, ownership, and technical excellence
• Foster a culture of accountability, curiosity, and craftsmanship
• Own security, compliance, and data governance with a focus on SOC 2 readiness and secure architecture
• Deliver key infrastructure and performance improvements to support 3x user growth while maintaining reliability and uptime
• Manage engineering budgets and vendor relationships to ensure smart, sustainable technical investments

What We’re Looking For

You’re a product‑minded technical leader who thrives on building teams, systems, and culture that scale. You balance pragmatism and vision, knowing when to move fast and when to build for the long term.

• 10+ years of experience in software engineering, including 5+ years in engineering leadership roles (Head of Engineering, Director, or VP level)
• Proven experience scaling SaaS or B2C web platforms, ideally in fintech or data‑driven products
• Deep technical background in web application architecture (React, Node.js, TypeScript, Python, or similar)
• Strong grasp of infrastructure, DevOps, and cloud systems (AWS or Google Cloud)
• Track record of building, mentoring, and retaining high‑performing engineering teams
• Excellent communicator who can partner effectively with founders, PMs, and designers
• Passion for product quality, user experience, and operational excellence
• Experience managing distributed or remote‑first teams
• Alignment with our values: Customer First, Humility & Respect, Teamwork, Continuous Improvement, and GSD (“Get Sh*t Done”)

What we offer

• A culture of openness, curiosity, and high performance where ideas win on merit and bureaucracy stays low
• A fully remote, results‑driven team that ships fast and learns directly from users
• Competitive compensation including stock options
• Full benefits package including medical, dental, and 401k contributions
• A product‑led company that trusts its people and values craftsmanship
• High‑performance gear and resources to support your productivity

Seniority level

• Executive

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

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