Staff Software Engineer, Clutch
CA$205k
+ Equity incentives
Online used car retailer
Job no longer available
Online used car retailer
201-500 employees
Job no longer available
CA$205k
+ Equity incentives
201-500 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 designing and developing software solutions, including leading large-scale projects
- Expert proficiency in modern programming languages (TypeScript, Python, Go, Rust)
- Deep experience with Frontend or Backend frameworks (React, Vue, Express)
- Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and cloud-based architecture optimization
- Advanced database skills: PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle; schema design, query optimization, and performance tuning
- Experience with system architecture, performance tuning, and scaling complex applications
- In-depth knowledge of testing methodologies and frameworks for unit, integration, and end-to-end testing
- Hands-on experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum or Kanban) and tools like Jira or GitHub
- Proven leadership in technical decision-making and ability to balance business and technical requirements
What the job involves
- Clutch is seeking a Senior Software Engineer / Engineering Lead to drive technical excellence, deliver complex solutions, and shape the future of our platform
- This role requires leadership in technical decision-making, cross-functional collaboration, and innovation in architecture and system design
- Provide pragmatic solutions to business challenges while delivering scalable, secure, and resilient systems
- Champion engineering excellence through coding standards, peer reviews, and technical documentation
- Collaborate with Product, Design, and Data teams to translate business needs into technical solutions
- Execute complex, high-impact projects from ideation to implementation, ensuring alignment with business goals
- Drive innovation by evaluating new tools, technologies, and processes to improve team productivity and system performance
- Technology:
- Full TypeScript stack for front- and back-end, with some legacy JavaScript
- Front-end: ReactJS app with functional components and context API
- Back-end: ExpressJS with PostgreSQL database and Sequelize ORM
- Microservices architecture using Docker, Terraform, AWS ECS, and other AWS services
- Interservice communication via RabbitMQ and Apache Kafka
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 shops, and has home delivery, 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
Insights
Company
Funding (last 2 of 6 rounds)
Feb 2025
$36.7m
SERIES D
Jul 2024
$7.4m
LATE VC
Total funding: $139.3m
Company benefits
- Autonomy & ownership: Create your own path and own your work with some of the most talented and creative people in Canada
- Competitive pay + equity: Enjoy competitive pay from day one, with equity opportunities available for roles that shape our future
- Generous time off: From vacation time to parental leave, we believe that work-life harmony is key to a healthy work environment
- Health, dental & more: Your well-being matters. That's why we offer medical, dental, and wellness support to you and your loved ones
Company HQ
Downtown Yonge East, Toronto, ON
Leadership
Dan Park
(CEO)Prior to joining Clutch in 2019, Dan spent 3 years at Uber as a GM of Toronto and GM/Head of Uber Eats Canada.
Salary benchmarks
We don't have enough data yet to provide salary benchmarks for this role.
Submit your salary to help other candidates with crowdsourced salary estimates.
Share this job
View 16 more jobs at Clutch