Senior Software Engineer

Boosted.ai; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

Life Insurance and Disability Benefits

401(k) for US employees

Parental Leave

Equity/Bonus eligible

Job summary

Boosted.ai in Toronto, Canada, seeks a Senior Software Engineer to design scalable analytics platforms, own end-to-end development, and mentor junior team members. You will collaborate with product managers, data scientists, and other engineers to deliver high-performance software solutions that process large datasets efficiently.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of Python experience, strong CS fundamentals, and a track record building distributed systems.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional programming experience.
• Strong Python expertise.
• Experience with scalable, distributed systems and high-performance applications.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the full software development lifecycle, including design, development, testing, and maintenance of software solutions.
• Collaborate with product managers, data scientists, and engineers to build scalable, high-performance systems.
• Partner with clients and stakeholders to design solutions that optimize workflows and address complex technical challenges.
• Work with large datasets, ensuring efficient processing, manipulation, and analysis.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and implement innovative technical solutions.
• Mentor junior developers and promote knowledge sharing within the team.

Skills

Python

Distributed systems

Data structures/algorithms

Big data

Communication

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in CS/SE

Job description

Boosted.ai is building AI purpose-built for finance to help teams do more. Our mission is to optimize investing and boost productivity. We’re already trusted by leading enterprises and developers with over $5T under management with Boosted.ai. From the fastest growing hedge funds to global financial institutions, our tool lets our users stay ahead of the competition with AI that works for them. We believe that modern investment professionals will win the future of finance by using the best tools; a unique competitive edge powered by data, experimentation, and automation. Boosted.ai is the platform they use to cut through data overload, outpace competitors, and reclaim their time. We’re looking for sharp, low-ego people to help teams find their edge.

Why is Boosted.ai the best place to work?

• Our product is used every day by investors at the world’s largest financial institutions and most popular investment platforms
• We’re scaling quickly. We have ramped roughly 5× over the past year and growth is accelerating
• We’ve built a culture people actively want to be part of. Many of our strongest applicants come from firms that already use Boosted.ai
• We’re well-capitalized and long-term focused, backed by investors who have helped define modern fintech and enterprise software, including Spark Capital, Ten Coves Capital, Portage Ventures, and RBC.

Position Description

Boosted.ai is seeking a highly motivated and results-driven Senior Software Engineer to play a pivotal role in designing and building advanced software solutions that empower organizations. Working closely with senior members of Boosted.ai’s engineering and management teams, the ideal candidate will excel at developing scalable, high-performance systems to support our cutting-edge analytics platform. As part of a dynamic and collaborative engineering team, this role requires someone excited by tackling complex challenges, strategizing innovative approaches, and delivering robust, impactful solutions. You will thrive in a fast-paced environment, owning projects from ideation to implementation, writing clean and maintainable code, and contributing to our ambitious growth goals. The ideal candidate is a results-oriented engineer with a strong technical foundation, outstanding problem-solving skills, and a history of delivering high-quality software. You will be responsible for leading key initiatives, mentoring junior developers, and collaborating cross-functionally to scale our platform and deliver value to clients. If you are a highly motivated, entrepreneurial self-starter with a natural curiosity and a passion for technology – we’d love to chat!

What You'll Do

• Take ownership of the full software development lifecycle, including designing, developing, testing, and maintaining software solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, data scientists, and other engineers, to develop scalable and high-performance systems.
• Partner with clients and internal stakeholders to understand their needs and design solutions that optimize workflows and address complex technical challenges.
• Work with large datasets, ensuring efficient processing, manipulation, and analysis.
• Contribute to architectural decisions, proposing and implementing innovative solutions to technical problems.
• Mentor and guide junior team members to promote growth and knowledge sharing within the engineering team.
• Continuously evaluate and integrate emerging technologies to improve system performance and scalability.
• Maintain a strong focus on writing clean, maintainable, and efficient code while adhering to best practices and coding standards.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of professional programming experience, with a strong focus on Python.
• Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and their applications.
• Experience building and optimizing distributed, scalable systems and high-performance applications.
• Proficiency in working with large-scale datasets and implementing solutions for efficient data processing.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to make quick, thoughtful decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills with a proven ability to collaborate effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Experience with machine learning, data analytics, or financial services is a bonus.

Our Values

• Collaborative – We value our team and know that success can only come from working together
• Client Centric – Our focus is always on our clients and consistently delivering them value
• Action Oriented – We remove barriers and we seek to improve in measurable ways
• Accountable – We are accountable for ourselves, and we hold each other accountable
• Respectful – We are proud of our work, we are respectful of each other’s opinions, and we keep a positive attitude

What we offer

• Flexible (Unlimited) Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits for you and your family
• Life Insurance and Disability Benefits
• Access to a 401(k) retirement savings plan (for U.S. employees)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Free access to use Boosted.ai Alfa™ to make money
• We love the energy of in-person collaboration while also offering the flexibility to work from home when needed

These benefits are further detailed in Boosted.ai’s policies and are subject to change at any time, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefits plans. Eligible full-time employees can participate in Boosted.ai’s equity plans subject to the terms of the applicable plans and policies. We’re working to bring the transformative power of AI to every organization in the world. To do so, it is important to us that the diversity of our employees represents the diversity of our customers. We believe that our work and culture are better when we encourage, support, and respect different skills and experiences represented within our team. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't precisely match the job description. We strive to evaluate all applicants consistently without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class.