About Browse AI
We’re a fast growing SaaS startup redefining the future of how millions of people use and access information from the internet. To date we've empowered over 500,000 teams and individuals with access to web data that was once a luxury only big enterprises could afford. In 2 years, we’ve grown to nearly ~$2M ARR with a small dedicated team.
If you're ready to be part of something groundbreaking, to shape a product that impacts millions, and to grow with a startup that values your expertise and vision, Browse AI is your platform to excel.
To learn more - check us out at: https://www.browse.ai/about-us
About the role
We're looking for driven Senior Software Engineers with proficiency in architecting, developing and scaling backend systems to join our team. A basic understanding of front-end technologies is also highly valued, as we are a fast-moving startup. You will be owning and leading product initiatives from start to finish, ensuring delivering value to our users while mentoring other engineers on the project. If you have a track record of solving ambiguous system problems and turning them into opportunities for growth, then you're the perfect fit!
Our tech stack (but we’re open to adopting other technologies when needed):
Frontend: TypeScript, React, GraphQL
Backend: Node.js with TypeScript, PostgreSQL, and AWS services (Lambda, RDS, Fargate, SNS, SQS, etc…)
What you'll do
Lead the design, development, and maintenance of scalable and robust backend systems
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to scope and plan engineering efforts and dependencies
Own ambiguous projects at every stage of their lifecycle to deliver high-quality, impactful products to users.
Provide technical leadership, mentor engineers, and promote a culture of innovation and excellence
Identify opportunities for process improvement and lead initiatives to enhance engineering efficiency and productivity or process improvement and lead initiatives to enhance engineering efficiency and productivity
Qualifications
We’re looking for a T-Shaped senior software engineer with a focus on backend with a solid technical and professional background and a product mindset. You’ll be a great match if you have:
5+ years of experience as a senior software engineer
Ownership mindset for your projects end-to-end and bias towards impact
Strong Problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication skills
Analytical approach to system architecture and design
Strong understanding of database design and development
Experience working with cloud-based infrastructure such as AWS
Basic knowledge of web technologies and frontend development in React
Nice to haves:
Familiarity with Puppeteer or similar tools for web scraping
Experience working with DOM and other Web APIs
Benefits
Working at one of the fastest-growing SaaS startups in Canada and being part of the journey going from 500,000 users to tens of millions
Fully Remote for Candidates based in Canada with an option to work from the office in downtown Vancouver
Stock options as part of your compensation
Unlimited vacation and flexible personal leave policies
Social hours, monthly team-building events, and annual team retreats
Extended Health insurance