Staff Software Engineer, Clutch
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Online used car sales
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Online used car sales
101-200 employees
Be an early applicant
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101-200 employees
Company mission
To deliver a delightful car-buying experience to Canadians.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience
- 8+ years of industry experience in developing and designing software solutions, with a proven track record of leading large-scale projects and influencing technical direction
- Expert proficiency in one or more modern programming languages (e.g., TypeScript, Python, Go, Rust) and deep expertise in Frontend or Backend frameworks like React, Vue, Express
- Strong experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, with a demonstrated ability to design and optimize cloud-based infrastructure
- Database design and optimization: Advanced knowledge of relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle) and experience in database schema design, performance optimization, and complex query writing
- Strong experience with system architecture and performance tuning: Demonstrated ability to identify and resolve performance bottlenecks and optimize systems for scalability and reliability
- Advanced testing expertise: In-depth knowledge of testing methodologies and frameworks for unit, integration, and end-to-end testing
- Agile experience: Hands-on experience with Agile methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban, and familiarity with tools like Jira or GitHub for effective project management and collaboration
- Proven leadership in technical decision-making: Ability to make informed, strategic and pragmatic decisions that balance business and technical requirements while effectively communicating the rationale behind them to the broader team
What the job involves
- We use a full TypeScript stack for both the front and backend, including some legacy JavaScript
- Our front-end is a ReactJS app following modern standards such as functional components and the context API
- The back-end is an ExpressJS application with a PostgreSQL database and Sequelize as an ORM
- Our architecture follows a microservices approach, utilizing Docker, Terraform, AWS ECS and other AWS services
- For interservice communication, we rely on RabbitMQ and Apache Kafka
- Provide pragmatic solutions: Approach business challenges with innovative and creative problem-solving, while balancing technical hurdles that need to be overcome
- You will focus on delivering scalable, secure, and resilient solutions that align with the long-term goals of the business, ensuring our systems maintain performance and reliability as the organization grows
- Champion engineering excellence: Set and uphold a high standard for coding practices, peer reviews, and technical documentation, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams: Partner closely with stakeholders, including Product, Design, and Data, to translate business needs into technical solutions that enhance our customer experience and drive measurable outcomes
- Execute complex solutions: Take ownership of delivering complex, high-impact solutions, ensuring they meet the needs of the business and align with stakeholder expectations
- You will guide projects from ideation through implementation, focusing on clear communication, timely delivery of key milestones, and cross-team collaboration to ensure successful outcomes
- Drive innovation: Leverage your expertise to evaluate new technologies, tools, and processes that can improve the team's productivity and system performance, while reducing technical debt
Our take
Buying used cars is notoriously something of a minefield - but used car sales platform Clutch is making big strides to sweep away the risk. The marketplace lists certified vehicles for users to shop, and have home delivered, along with a full carfax, insurance, warranty, and optional financing.
The used car sales market has been undergoing something of a digital overhaul in recent years, with a flurry of used car marketplaces cropping up to offer similar services. Canada, however, remains relatively non-competitive compared with the U.S. and Europe. This means Clutch has the luxury of importing a tried-and-tested model into a relatively spacious market.
Clutch will, however, have to face off with close competitor Canada Drives. The two companies enjoy comparable levels of funding and are currently the top competitors in Canada’s used car market. With this market hotting up significantly, Clutch will need to tread carefully to ensure they come out on top.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
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Company
Funding (last 2 of 6 rounds)
Feb 2025
$36.5m
SERIES D
Jul 2024
$7.3m
LATE VC
Total funding: $138.5m
Company benefits
- Learning stipend for growth & development
- Flexible & unlimited time off
- Health & dental benefits from day one
Company HQ
Downtown Yonge East, Toronto, ON
Leadership
Stephen Seibel
(COO)Previously an investment banking analyst at Moelis & Company, before moving on to serve as a partner at Camvber Media.
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