Staff Software Engineer

AlphaSense; Canada; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 197,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to $197,000 CAD

Opportunity for equity

Generous benefits program

Job summary

A leading market intelligence firm in Canada is seeking an experienced individual to own the architecture of a large-scale data extraction platform. The role involves designing high-reliability systems and mentoring engineers. Candidates should possess over 10 years of experience in building large-scale production systems, expertise in distributed systems and AI technologies is crucial. The firm emphasizes an inclusive work environment and offers competitive salary packages.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience building and operating large-scale production systems.
• Proven experience designing data ingestion, extraction, or processing systems at scale.
• Deep expertise in distributed systems, data platforms, and AI/ML-powered extraction.

Responsibilities

• Own the architecture and evolution of the large-scale data extraction platform.
• Design systems that process hundreds of thousands of records with high reliability.
• Define strategies to minimize human validation through AI-based validation.

Skills

Building large-scale production systems

Designing data ingestion systems

Distributed systems expertise

System reliability understanding

Technical leadership

Job description

Overview

Employer Industry: Market Intelligence and AI Solutions

Why consider this job opportunity

• Salary up to $197,000 CAD
• Opportunity for equity and a generous benefits program
• Dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration
• Commitment to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued
• Chance to work on cutting-edge technology shaping the future of AI and search
• Potential for mentorship and raising technical standards within the organization

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities)

• Own the architecture and evolution of the large-scale data extraction and normalization platform
• Design systems that process hundreds of thousands of records across heterogeneous sources with high reliability
• Define and implement strategies to minimize human-in-the-loop validation through AI-based validation and confidence scoring
• Establish clear system contracts for correctness, traceability, and confidence
• Mentor senior engineers and contribute to long-term technical strategy while remaining hands-on with critical implementations

What is Required (Qualifications)

• 10+ years of experience building and operating large-scale production systems
• Proven experience designing data ingestion, extraction, or processing systems at scale
• Deep expertise in distributed systems, data platforms, and AI/ML-powered extraction
• Strong understanding of system reliability, observability, and failure modes
• Track record of technical leadership across teams without formal people management

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

• Experience with document understanding, NLP, or financial data extraction
• Familiarity with cloud-native architectures and modern data stacks
• Experience shaping or owning internal platforms used by multiple teams
• Experience building provenance, lineage, or confidence-scoring systems

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