Staff Software Engineer, Achievers
CA$150-189k
Recognition and rewards software for employees
Be an early applicant
Recognition and rewards software for employees
501-1000 employees
Be an early applicant
CA$150-189k
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To change the way the world works.
Role
Who you are
- 7-9+ years of proven track record in leading back-end or full-stack projects in a Senior or Staff capacity, providing technical leadership and promoting best practices and standards
- A strong strategic and architectural vision paired with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think systematically
- Proficiency with leading the design phase of complex projects and driving them through to delivery
- Strong understanding of system design, architecture, and trade-offs
- Proficient Python and/or Go programming skills are advantageous, but we are open to various languages
- Strong understanding of Microservices architecture
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills paired with a collaborative and team player approach
- Prior experience with code reviews and mentorship of Senior Engineers
- Bachelor or master’s degree in computer science or related field
What the job involves
- Join the team that owns HRIS integrations and the core User Domain, responsible for syncing and managing employee data from multiple external systems at scale
- We build reliable, high-impact services that power user lifecycle, access, and downstream platform features
- The role offers exposure to distributed systems, integrations, and a diverse tech stack, with strong opportunities for technical growth and cross-team impact
- Lead high-impact initiatives that shape how millions of people experience work around the world
- Bring your unique perspective to complex and challenging projects - apply your expertise in architecture, influence technical direction, and mentor fellow team members
- Join a close-knit, no-ego, high-performing team that solves meaningful problems and celebrates successes together
- Work alongside an experienced leadership team who is genuinely invested in your career growth
- Thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment where innovation is encouraged and your voice truly matters
- Oversee complex large-scale projects and systems and drive technical solutions aligned with team objectives
- Apply your strategic expertise to set technical direction and support leadership with technical expertise
- Define and drive technical vision and strategy across multiple projects and teams
- Ensure high code quality, performance, and reliability standards
- Lead system design and architecture discussions - bring clarity to complex problems and shape scalable solutions
- Be hands-on with the codebase - lead code reviews, champion best practices, and drive technical excellence
- Solve complex engineering challenges using tools like Python, Go, Kubernetes, Docker, Drone, Google Pub/Sub, React/Redux, GraphQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and microservices
- Mentor Senior Engineers - foster a culture of learning, growth, and continuous improvement
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Product and Design to align on priorities, requirements, and dependencies
- Stay curious - keep up with emerging tech and industry trends and provide fresh ideas
Our take
Employees with a strong sense of belonging are twice as likely to be engaged, productive, and resilient. Achievers' platform aims to foster this belonging while delivering smart work experiences, guiding organizations towards an employee-powered culture. The platform offers personalized, mobile-first experiences and AI-driven content to boost employee participation.
Achievers caters to organizations ranging from 500 employees to large Fortune 500 companies like Marriott, Deloitte, 3M, and Microsoft. Annually, Achievers' members share tens of millions of recognition and celebration moments, highlighting its popularity and effectiveness. Continuous product enhancement is essential for maintaining its market leadership.
In 2024, Achievers became available on Google Cloud Marketplace, enhancing its strategic partnership with Google Cloud. This expansion streamlines procurement and management for customers, providing a reliable, real-time global network that delivers an exceptional user experience and performance. Integrations with Google Chat and Gmail will ensure seamless recognition within the workflow, demonstrating Achievers' commitment to empowering employee appreciation and recognition.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Company
Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)
Sep 2011
$24.5m
SERIES C
May 2009
$6.9m
SERIES B
Total funding: $39.4m
Company benefits
- Parental Leave Top-up 👶🏼
- Health Benefits and Life Insurance Coverage Upon Your First Day 🩺
- RRSP Matching 🙌🏼
- Flexible Vacation 🏖️
- Employee and Family Assistance Program 🤝🏽
- Full access to the LinkedIn Learning Library 👩💻
- Internal Mentorship Program 🎓
- Employee-Led Employee Resource Groups 👏🏼
- A beautiful office space located in Liberty Village, Toronto 🇨🇦
- Participation in our Points-based Employee Recognition Program ✨
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth 📈
Company HQ
King West Village, Toronto, ON
Leadership
Scott Landers
(CEO)Before joining Achievers, he was on the Board of Directors at Bridgeline Digital and was the Chairman & CEO of Harver. He is currently also a Member of the Board of Directors at the Centre for Women & Enterprise.
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