Engineering Manager, BuildOps

Salary not provided

Plus annual bonus & equity grant

AWS

Docker

TypeScript

JavaScript

Python

Java

Node.js

Terraform

MySQL

RDS

DynamoDB

Senior and Expert level

Toronto

More information about location

3 days a week in office

Management software for commercial contractors

Job no longer available

Management software for commercial contractors

501-1000 employees

B2BReal EstateSaaS

Job no longer available

Salary not provided

Plus annual bonus & equity grant

AWS

Docker

TypeScript

JavaScript

Python

Java

Node.js

Terraform

MySQL

RDS

DynamoDB

Senior and Expert level

Toronto

More information about location

3 days a week in office

501-1000 employees

B2BReal EstateSaaS

Company mission

To build the system that helps commercial contractors shape the future of the trades.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
8+ years in backend server-side development, with 2+ years as a squad lead or manager
Expert in TypeScript/JavaScript (Node.js environment)
Skilled in database modeling, data migration, and complex query optimization
Experience with background processing systems (Queues, Pub/Sub, Streaming), idempotent logic, and eventually consistent processing
Proficient with Docker; familiar with Terraform (nice to have)
Strong experience with AWS (MySQL RDS, DynamoDB, Lambda, SNS, SQS, ECS)
Solid understanding of distributed systems and scalability principles
Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and testing skills (TDD and integration tests)
Comfortable working independently or collaboratively

Desirable

Familiarity with the commercial contractor industry and related domains like construction, procurement, or accounting software
Experience with service-oriented SaaS platforms
Comfortable working with open-source languages such as Java or Python

What the job involves

BuildOps is looking for a highly skilled Engineering Manager to help lead our key engineering project initiatives, working in collaboration with a Product Owner
This candidate will join a well-funded, fast-growing technology startup with the unique opportunity to help build out a critical function for the company
Partner with Product to design and deliver high-quality solutions
Lead and mentor engineers on sprint planning, estimations, and scope delivery
Architect and build scalable, reliable systems for our Field Service ERP platform
Design, develop, and maintain backend applications and data workflows
Work with databases to model, store, retrieve data, and implement migration strategies
Implement pub/sub workflows to decouple services and integrate with external systems
Ensure backend processes are reliable and maintain high data integrity
Provide technical leadership through code reviews and cross-squad collaboration
Deep understanding of AWS services: EC2, RDS, DynamoDB, S3, Lambda, SNS, and SQS

Our take

BuildOps offers a tailored management software platform catering to the real estate sector, allowing its clientele to enhance cash flow and profit margins. Through its all-in-one invoicing and billing workflow, coupled with a robust financial reporting platform, BuildOps equips customers with the tools needed for streamlined operations.

The company's strategic focus on sub-contractors within the construction and real estate industry sets it apart in a market where many management platforms struggle to integrate diverse functionalities. Unlike its competitors, BuildOps has mastered the all-in-one approach, mitigating miscommunication and confusion often stemming from disparate silos of information.

In a landscape worth billions, BuildOps has swiftly carved out a niche, positioning itself for significant growth in the years to come. Recently; the company secured new funding and cemented its status as a unicorn. This is a sure sign of investors' confidence in the company's vision and its potential to revolutionize management software for the modern commercial contractor.

Freddie

Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle

Insights

Top investors

50% employee growth in 12 months

Glassdoor (3.85)

Company

Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)

Mar 2025

$127m

SERIES C

May 2023

$50m

EARLY VC

Total funding: $225.8m

Company benefits

Financial: Competitive base salary. Generous equity options. Performance bonuses for 95%+ employees. Bi- annual performance & compensation reviews. RRSP & 401k employee contribution plan.
Health & Family: Health/dental/vision insurance as of Day 1. Paid parental leave. Life insurance + disability insurance. Employee Family Assistance Program (EAP).
Other Perks: Flexible PTO. Home-office allowance. Hybrid flexibility. Access to awesome office spaces (in L A , Toronto, and Raleigh). Team retreats & off- sites.

Company HQ

Santa Monica, CA

Leadership

Alok Chanani

(Co-Founder & CEO)

Previously a Board Member at Wharton Angel Network, CEO at USA Commercial and Summer Associate at the Bernstein Companies.

Steve Chew

(CSO)

Currently Community Lead at StartX. Previously Co-Founder and CEO at Swerv and Vice President of Marketing at Fundly.

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