Senior Backend Software Developer, Leap Tools

CA$110-160k

Salary range applies to candidates located in Ontario only; compensation may vary in other locations

AWS

Kubernetes

Python

Django

Postgres

Senior and Expert level

Remote from Canada

AR visualisation platform

Be an early applicant

AR visualisation platform

101-200 employees

B2BAugmented RealityComputer VisionSaaS

Be an early applicant

CA$110-160k

Salary range applies to candidates located in Ontario only; compensation may vary in other locations

AWS

Kubernetes

Python

Django

Postgres

Senior and Expert level

Remote from Canada

101-200 employees

B2BAugmented RealityComputer VisionSaaS

Company mission

To revolutionise the retail experience and advance the frontiers of computer vision technology.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

You have a passion for solving complex problems and working on products used by millions of people
You enjoy setting the bar high and clearing it
You can lead by example, but you know when to step aside and let the team run with the ball
Your technical knowledge is matched only by your passion to design, create, and succeed with others
You want to build on your experience
You are interested in making a big impact, but perhaps you are currently limited in your growth potential
We hire humans, not job descriptions. You should apply even if this role and salary range don't align with your experience. We’re happy to create unique roles and compensation for the right talent
8+ years of software development experience building and operating scalable, reliable systems in production environments
Strong experience with complex ETL flows and high-throughput systems is highly preferred
Deep understanding of computer science fundamentals (algorithms, data structures, networking, databases)
Proven experience designing and scaling distributed systems focusing on performance, observability, and fault tolerance
Strong architectural instincts and the ability to make high-leverage technical decisions that impact multiple teams and systems
Demonstrated ability to influence and mentor senior engineers, guide teams through ambiguity, and elevate engineering practices across the board
Exceptional ownership mindset — you drive initiatives forward, raise the bar, and deliver lasting impact
Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-autonomy, product-driven environment
Experience with e-commerce and catalog management is preferred
Familiarity with our stack (Python, Django, Kubernetes, PostgreSQL, AWS) is strongly preferred, but deep expertise in analogous systems and a willingness to learn are welcome
You should apply to this job even if you don't fit this role perfectly because we can create a new role for you with corresponding compensation

What the job involves

Join us and you will work directly with our talented engineering team to push our product to new heights
Drive the design, architecture, and delivery of complex backend systems that enable 3D and computer vision experiences at scale
Lead the development of mission-critical APIs, data pipelines, and services that support high-traffic applications used globally
Partner with product and engineering leadership to define technical direction, identify foundational investments, and plan for scale and performance
Serve as a force multiplier by mentoring senior engineers, conducting architecture reviews, and enabling high-quality, high-velocity development across teams
Champion engineering excellence and set the technical bar for backend systems in terms of scalability, resiliency, observability, and maintainability
Lead cross-functional initiatives that span multiple teams and stakeholders across the business
Help shape the long-term technical vision and culture of the engineering organization
Influence hiring, onboarding, and growth strategies to ensure a strong and healthy team over time

Application process

You upload your resume and complete a brief questionnaire
3 technical assessments: 2 coding + 1 system design
Culture fit assessment
Meet the founder

Our take

Leap Tools is an AR visualisation platform that helps retail customers visualise the products they want to buy within their own homes. Using augmented reality, it purports to increase eCommerce conversion rates by five times and increase web transactions by 10%.

Through its visualisation app Roomvo, Leap Tools can show what products - mainly homeware and furniture - will look like alongside people's other possessions. The idea is to turn potential customers into real customers because they don't have to rely on their imagination.

This simple solution solves a leading problem in eCommerce at a time when the majority of all shopping journeys begin, if not end, online. Leap Tools made its way onto Deloitte’s Fast 500 and Fast 50 for Canada in 2022, indicating a real interest in the product visualization software.

Kirsty

Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle

Insights

21% employee growth in 12 months

Glassdoor (4.1)

Company

Company HQ

Yorkville, Toronto, ON

Leadership

Pawel Rajszel

(CEO)

Also Co-Founder of Roomvo app.

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