Senior Software Engineer (Labs & Prototyping) - Canada, Europe, Brazil

Storyblok GmbH; Remote; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company in Toronto is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Innovation Labs. The role involves designing and implementing high-quality prototypes, engaging with Ruby on Rails and Vue.js technologies, and collaborating closely with the Chief Innovation Officer. The ideal candidate has 5–7+ years of software engineering experience, strong problem-solving skills, and a passion for rapid prototyping. This is a fully remote position with flexible work arrangements.

Benefits

Monthly remote work stipend

Home office equipment package

Flexible schedules

Personal development fund

International team-building trips

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Ruby on Rails and Vue.js.
• Proficient in building and shipping robust products.
• Strong communicator with clear documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement prototypes and proofs of concept.
• Engage with core tech stack and leverage existing capabilities.
• Evaluate emerging technologies for headless CMS.

Skills

Ruby on Rails

Vue.js

AI / ML frameworks

Rapid prototyping

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

5–7+ years of software engineering experience

Tools

Rust

Python

React.js

Job description

Storyblok

Storyblok is the enterprise‑ready headless CMS that empowers developers and marketers to bring ideas to market faster. It supports the entire content lifecycle—from creation and management to delivery—streamlining workflows, boosting productivity, and ensuring exceptional performance and accessibility. Storyblok frees you from the pain of legacy CMS platforms and empowers your teams to ship content quickly and build with complete flexibility.

Designed for global scalability and secure collaboration,

Storyblok enables teams to deliver seamless, engaging digital experiences at scale. Trusted by leading brands like Oatly, Virgin Media O2, Deliveroo, Renault, and Education First, Storyblok helps businesses of all sizes unlock new opportunities, channels, and markets—delivering a bigger, faster market impact.

WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU

• Monthly remote work stipend (home internet costs, electricity)
• Home office equipment package right at the start (laptop, keyboard, monitor…)
• Home office equipment upgrade (furniture, ear plugs…) or membership to a local co‑working space after onboarding
• Sick leave benefit, parental leave and 25 days of annual leave plus local national holidays
• Personal development fund for courses, books, conferences, and material
• VSOP (Virtual Stock Option Plan)
• The annual international team‑building trip, quarterly and monthly online get‑togethers
• Flexible schedules with a fully‑remote focus, work‑life balance at its core
• An international team that loves to have fun at work and works hard together to accomplish shared goals

JOB SUMMARY

We’re seeking a Senior Software Engineer with 5–7+ years of experience to join our Innovation Labs. In this pivotal role, you’ll work hand‑in‑hand with the Chief Innovation Officer (CIO) and a tight‑knit team to rapidly prototype, validate, and iterate on new ideas for the future of content management. This team operates separately from the main product squads, running at a high velocity to unlock new possibilities for our CMS and beyond. Frequent travel is expected for in‑person Concept Workshops, where collaboration sparks new rounds of prototyping that may ultimately shape the Storyblok product ecosystem.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Design, architect, and implement high‑quality prototypes and proof‑of‑concepts that test and demonstrate innovative features and ideas, using the best‑fit technology for each challenge.

Deeply engage with Storyblok’s core tech stack—Ruby on Rails (backend) and Vue.js (frontend)—to accelerate learning and leverage existing capabilities. Equivalent in other technologies (Rust, Python, React.js) would also be applicable.

Stay at the forefront of emerging technologies—LLMs, vector databases, generative AI, or novel developer tools—proactively evaluating and applying them within the headless CMS space to bring value to customers faster.

Collaborate closely with the Chief Innovation Officer (CIO) and other team members in high‑energy workshops to brainstorm, frame, and prioritize experimental projects, progressing rapidly from concept to demonstrable MVP.

Translate abstract ideas and business needs into tangible, working solutions that can be handed off for long‑term productization when validated.

Participate in technical planning, code reviews, and architectural decisions, offering strategic input on experimentation processes and technical direction.

Document your process, assumptions, and learnings to support knowledge sharing and future development.

Embrace short development cycles, high autonomy, and the creative ambiguity inherent in true innovation work.

Travel regularly (approx. every 6–8 weeks) for team workshops and offsites that launch new waves of experimentation.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

5–7+ years of hands‑on software engineering experience, with a track record of building and shipping robust products or prototypes.

Professional experience developing with Ruby on Rails and Vue.js. Strong proficiency in both, or exceptional skill in similar technologies and demonstrable ability to learn the other quickly.

Demonstrated experience with rapid prototyping and fast iteration cycles, ideally within labs, research, or startup environments.

Exposure to AI / ML frameworks, LLMs, or vector databases is highly desirable.

Strong collaborator with the ability to thrive in both autonomous and highly interactive settings.

PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES

Exceptional problem‑solving and critical thinking skills; an insatiable curiosity for emerging tech and new ways of working.

Ability to shift fluidly from abstract ideation to hands‑on implementation.

Excellent communication skills, with clear, concise documentation and constructive feedback in team settings.

Remote (home) work opportunity or funded by Storyblok co‑working space.

GENERAL TERMS

Storyblok has a commitment to diversity and inclusion. We strive to create a hiring environment in which all people feel they are equally respected and valued, irrespective of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, ethnicity, age, religion, citizenship or any other characteristic.

OTHER INFORMATION

Remote (home) work opportunity. All communications regarding job opportunities at Storyblok will come from an official Storyblok employee with an email address ending in @storyblok.com. We will never redirect you to another portal or another site that is unrelated to our domain (storyblok.com).

Compensation

We are a fully‑remote team in more than 40 countries. We select salaries based on experience, seniority, and location. Please share your salary expectations in EUR, USD, or GBP.