Lead Software Developer

United States Digital Space LLC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Impactful work

Innovative product

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC in Toronto is looking for a Senior Developer to lead product development and drive technical initiatives. You'll work in a fast-growing startup focused on transforming the SR&ED funding process for Canadian businesses through innovative technology.

The ideal candidate has over 7 years of experience, strong leadership skills, and is adept with various technology stacks. Join us to make an impactful difference and enjoy growth opportunities in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of software development experience in a Senior or Lead Developer role.
• Strong computer science fundamentals and practical problem-solving skills.
• Proven experience in scaling products within startups or smaller tech companies.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and delivery of scalable product features.
• Mentor developers through code reviews and hands-on technical leadership.
• Drive product execution from concept to deployment balancing speed and quality.

Skills

Software development

Technical leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Mentoring developers

Tools

MEAN stack

Job description

the company is redefining how companies fund innovation.

We’re a fast-growing startup building a cutting-edge, AI-powered platform that helps Canadian businesses unlock SR&ED funding for their most ambitious tech and scientific projects. By combining advanced NLP technology with deep expertise from top-tier SR&ED professionals, we’re transforming a traditionally complex, documentation-heavy process into a seamless, intelligent experience.

Our mission is simple: eliminate the friction of SR&ED claims so companies can focus on what matters most — building, experimenting, and pushing innovation forward.

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead the design, development, and delivery of scalable product features in a fast-moving startup environment.
• Take ownership of technical decisions, architecture, and engineering best practices across the platform.
• Mentor and support developers through code reviews, collaboration, and hands‑on technical leadership.
• Work closely with founders, product, and design teams to turn business needs into practical technical solutions.
• Drive product execution from concept to deployment, balancing speed, quality, and long-term scalability.
• Help shape and evolve the engineering culture as we continue to grow.

What We’re Looking For:

• 7+ years of software development experience, including experience in a Senior or Lead Developer capacity.
• Strong computer science fundamentals and the ability to solve problems with both technical depth and practical common sense.
• Proven experience building and scaling products within startups or smaller tech companies where ownership and adaptability are essential.
• Experience leading projects, mentoring developers, and driving technical initiatives end‑to‑end.
• Tech stack flexibility — we value strong engineering fundamentals and adaptability over experience with a specific framework, our current stack is MEAN stack.
• Comfortable working hands‑on across different parts of the stack when needed.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively in a small, high‑performing team.
• Self‑driven, pragmatic, and comfortable operating in a fast‑paced environment with evolving priorities.

Why the company?

• Impactful Work: Help businesses access critical funding and innovation opportunities, making a real difference for companies across Canada.
• Growth Opportunities: As we scale, you’ll have plenty of opportunities for personal and professional growth. At the company, we believe in promoting from within!
• Innovative Product: Work with cutting‑edge AI and NLP technology that’s reshaping an entire industry. Be part of a company that’s changing the game.