Senior Software Engineer - Conversational AI (Node.js/TypeScript)

Glia Technologies, Inc.; Canada; Remote; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Senior Software Engineer specializing in Conversational AI. Join Team Synapse to lead software design and drive new features using Node.js and TypeScript. Located primarily in Canada, candidates may work remotely. The position requires 5+ years of experience and a collaborative spirit to enhance team culture. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary and stock options

Access to latest tools and equipment

Sports compensation and therapy reimbursement

Diversity and team events

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Software Engineer.
• Experience with TypeScript, Node.js, Express, and related technologies.
• Strong verbal and technical writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of software solutions.
• Collaborate with teams to define and ship new features.
• Mentor junior engineers through code reviews.

Skills

TypeScript

Node.js

REST API design

Team player

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

GitHub Actions

Jenkins

Job description

Senior Software Engineer - Conversational AI (Node.js/TypeScript)

Canada

About Glia

Our award-winning technology powers conversations with customers for some of the world’s largest enterprises. We believe that combining the human touch with technology is the best way to create amazing customer experiences. When human abilities such as problem-solving, creative thinking and relationship building are enhanced with technology... magical moments happen.

The Work

The Team

You will be joining Team Synapse that mainly uses Node.js, TypeScript, and k8s, along with other latest technologies to implement web applications that deliver Conversational AI technology to the end-user.

All Software Engineers on the team report to the dedicated Engineering Manager. The team’s work is driven by Product Roadmap. All projects within the team’s space are planned, led, and executed by Engineers.

Members of the team are located primarily in Vancouver and work in the Pacific Time zone (PT). Our processes are optimized for remote collaboration so we accept candidates from anywhere in Canada.

• CI/CD: GitHub Actions, Jenkins

Additionally, Engineering teams at Glia use:

• Backend: Python, Elixir, and Ruby
• Native mobile SDKs: Java and Swift

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of complex software solutions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features
• Maintain and improve existing codebases, identifying areas for enhancements
• Mentor junior software engineers, providing guidance and support through code reviews, design discussions, and troubleshooting sessions
• Stay updated on new technologies and propose ways to incorporate them into future projects

Candidate Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a Software Engineer
• Great team player contributing to create good team culture
• Experience with TypeScript, Node.js, Express, and other related technologies
• Strong experience with REST API design and implementation
• Results-oriented with a high attention to detail and quality
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Self-starter with the energy, drive and determination to accomplish goals
• Proficient verbal and technical writing skills

We are always curious and hungry for knowledge here at Glia. Even if you don’t meet all of the requirements exactly, we encourage you to apply as long as you are passionate about mastering your craft and developing your skills.

• Competitive salary and stock options
• Access to all the latest tools and equipment you’ll need
• Sports compensation, reimbursement for therapy, counseling sessions
• Team events: annual employee awards, internal hackathons, and a dozen cool events from cooking to the Glia olympic games :)
• Diversity: 25 countries represented

*Glia is an equal-opportunity employer. Glia does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law.

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