Principal Backend Architect — Scale Global AI Platform

Passage; Toronto; On-site; CAD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Above C$200K compensation

Job summary

A dynamic technology company in Toronto is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to architect and scale core systems essential for operations. In this senior role, candidates will lead technical initiatives, establish engineering standards, and mentor teams to shape the engineering culture. Ideal applicants should possess a bachelor’s degree, over five years of experience in software engineering, and proficiency in modern backend languages such as Python and TypeScript. The position requires being on-site in Toronto five days a week and offers above C$200K compensation plus equity.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Deep experience designing and building scalable backend systems.
• Ability to operate independently and make high-impact technical decisions.

Responsibilities

• Design and evolve architecture of Passage’s core platform.
• Own the design and implementation of large engineering initiatives.
• Define best practices for system design, testing, performance, and reliability.

Skills

Backend system design

Programming in Python, TypeScript, Go

Distributed systems expertise

Architectural thinking

Mentoring engineering teams

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Tools

GCP

Job description

A dynamic technology company in Toronto is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to architect and scale core systems essential for operations. In this senior role, candidates will lead technical initiatives, establish engineering standards, and mentor teams to shape the engineering culture. Ideal applicants should possess a bachelor’s degree, over five years of experience in software engineering, and proficiency in modern backend languages such as Python and TypeScript. The position requires being on-site in Toronto five days a week and offers above C$200K compensation plus equity.