software engineer

BigGeo; Calgary; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

BigGeo is seeking a Senior Platform Engineer in Calgary to build high-performance backend systems using Go, Rust, or C++. You will own critical platform services, drive observability, and optimize performance while collaborating with product teams.

You will mentor juniors, contribute to distributed systems, and advance CI/CD and infrastructure-as-code initiatives to deliver measurable business value.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, Software Engineering, Data Science, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Proven track record in high-performance backend development.
• Proficiency in modern statically compiled languages.
• Strong understanding of immutability principles and their application.
• Expertise in writing efficient, reliable, and secure code.
• Proficient with manual and automatic memory management techniques.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement efficient, secure, backend systems.
• Optimize code for performance and resource utilization.
• Contribute to architecture decisions for distributed systems and big-data processing.
• Write observable, instrumented code for monitoring.
• Lead development of complex platform features.
• Design scalable data architectures.
• Conduct thorough performance testing and optimization.
• Mentor junior developers and promote best practices.
• Align platform development with business objectives and KPIs.
• Ensure smooth transition of platform features to product teams.
• Drive DevOps practices and automation initiatives.
• Monitor and analyze internal system performance.

Skills

Go

Rust

C++

Immutability principles

High-performance backend

Observability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

PostgreSQL

MySQL

CI/CD tooling

Build systems

Job description

Senior Software Engineer: Platform

About BigGeo

BigGeo is redefining geospatial intelligence with an AI-ready Discrete Global Grid System (DGGS) that transforms how spatial data is captured, indexed, and monetized. Our platform powers mission‑critical decisions across sectors where location intelligence drives outcomes‑from large‑scale infrastructure projects and environmental planning to logistics and emergency response. We are industry agnostic, unlocking possibilities for organizations that have yet to realize the value a system like ours can deliver.Backed by Vivid Theory, a venture studio dedicated to building transformative technologies, we're a multidisciplinary, entrepreneurial team built for impact. We work quickly, push boundaries, and expect every team member to be both a thinker and a doer.

The Opportunity

We're seeking a Senior Platform Engineer focusing on high‑performance backend systems using modern statically compiled languages. This role emphasizes building reliable, secure, and performant infrastructure that powers our product offerings. If you're a developer who thrives on creating high‑performance, observable systems and isn't afraid to dive deep into low‑level optimizations while building reliable platform services, we want to hear from you!

• Design and implement efficient, reliable, secure, and observable backend systems
• Optimize code for performance and resource utilization
• Contribute to architectural decisions for distributed systems and big‑data processing
• Write and maintain observable, instrumented code that enables effective system monitoring
• Lead the development of complex platform features
• Design and implement scalable data architectures
• Conduct thorough performance testing and optimization
• Mentor junior developers, promote and enforce best practices
• Lead initiatives to align platform development with business objectives, ensuring that all platform functionalities contribute positively to key outcomes and KPIs
• Facilitate a smooth transition of platform features to product teams, supporting seamless integration and effective use within product pipelines
• Continuously evaluate and optimize the platform to enhance user experience and deliver measurable business value, supporting overall company growth objectives
• Assume full ownership and accountability for strategic technology domains, with the ability to articulate their business value and organizational impact
• Drive DevOps practices and automation initiatives
• Monitor and analyze technical performance of internal systems
• Leverage existing CI/CD pipelines and tooling for efficient deployment workflows
• Support deployment and operational excellence
• Contribute to infrastructure‑as‑code initiatives

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
• Proven track record in high‑performance backend development
• Proficiency in modern statically compiled languages
• Strong understanding of immutability principles and their application
• Expertise in writing efficient, reliable, and secure code
• Proficient with both manual memory management and automatic lifetime management techniques
• Strong understanding of computer architecture and efficient utilization of available resources
• Strong knowledge of fundamental data structures and algorithms
• Understanding of performance trade‑offs between algorithmic efficiency, distributed systems coordination, and I/O minimization in big‑data contexts
• Experience with modern observability patterns and practices

Backend Technology Stack Requirements

• Core Languages & Frameworks
• Experience with modern statically compiled languages (Go, Rust, C++, or similar)
• Familiarity with testing frameworks and benchmarking tools
• Understanding of dependency management and build systems
• Strong experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL)
• Proficiency with

Location & Employment

• Location Calgary , AB
• Work location On site
• Salary $ 35.00 to $ 91.35 HOUR hourly
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
• Starts as soon as possible
• vacancies 1 vacancy

Advertised until

2026-09-12