Senior Software Engineer

Invert; Canada; Remote; CAD 130,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Remote work flexibility

New laptop and accessories

Frequent team offsites

Job summary

A forward-thinking biotechnology company is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their remote-first team. The role involves shipping features and making technical decisions to support scaling efforts. You will collaborate across time zones in a creative environment while mentoring others. Competitive salary and benefits offered, including unlimited PTO and a supportive workspace with the latest tools and technology.

Qualifications

• Experience in Python and relevant libraries.
• Familiarity with FastAPI and cloud infrastructure setup.
• Effective communication and mentorship skills.

Responsibilities

• Ship new features according to specifications.
• Make sound technical decisions for scaling.
• Mentor colleagues while delivering on missions.

Skills

Python

FastAPI

MongoDB

PostgreSQL

Terraform

AWS

Next.js

TypeScript

TailwindCSS

GitHub

Slack

Notion

Job description

This range is provided by Invert. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$130,000.00/yr - $200,000.00/yr

The company At Invert, we are on a mission to dramatically reduce the dollar and time cost of using biology to manufacture ~everything. Our customers use bioprocessing to do things like: produce new therapies to combat disease, create new biomaterials to solve the environmental crisis, and manufacture essential chemicals cleanly. We provide them with tools to automate the design, execution, and analysis of all that amazing work! The Invert team is comprised of creative and talented engineers, data scientists, biologists, and more, and we are supported by amazing investors. We value diversity and welcome individuals from all backgrounds to join our remote‑first, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Backend: Python, FastAPI, MongoDB and PostgreSQL
• Infrastructure: Terraform IaC hosted on AWS
• Frontend: Next.js with TypeScript and TailwindCSS hosted on Vercel
• Collaboration tools: GitHub, Linear, Slack, Notion

Mission

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will ensure that your team efficiently ships new features that meet the specifications and standards set by our Product team. Additionally, you will ensure that your team makes sound technical decisions that allow us to sustainably scale our user base and the surface area of our products. Because this is a senior role, you will deliver on this mission through both hands‑on delivery and mentorship of colleagues.

Competencies

• Adaptable: Resilient in the face of changing priorities
• Ambitious: Intrinsically motivated, driven to succeed
• Communicates effectively: Ensures that the right information gets to the right people at the right time
• Mentors effectively: Educates and empowers others
• Takes ownership: Takes accountability, prioritizes team success
• Technically skilled: Experienced in the relevant tech stack
• Technically productive: Prioritizes velocity while maintaining sufficient quality
• Trustworthy: Acts in the company’s best interests

Package

• High‑growth startup with impactful work
• Fully remote, distributed across US and European timezones
• Competitive salary, equity, and benefits
• New laptop, monitor, and accessories of your choice
• Frequent team offsites
• Unlimited PTO

Interview process

The interview process consists of the four stages described below. Candidates are assessed between each of these stages. The hiring manager is responsible for communicating decisions and next steps throughout the process. We aim to complete all stages within two weeks.

• Discovery: A 30‑minute conversation with the hiring manager to determine whether there is mutual interest in moving forward.
• Non‑Technical Competencies: Two 60‑minute interviews with two different employees to assess non‑technical competencies.
• Technical Competencies: A 90‑minute working session with two employees to assess technical competencies.
• References and Founder Chat: Three 15‑minute conversations between the hiring manager and previous colleagues to gather external input. Simultaneously, a 30‑minute meet‑and‑greet with one or both of the founders (depending on whether they have already participated in previous interviews).

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology