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Senior Backend Software Engineer

Canada, Vancouver 146000.00 - 178000.00 CAD / Year · Job Posted December 09, 2025
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The Coaching team builds Highspot’s personalized, AI-enhanced coaching capabilities. We deliver intelligent, adaptive experiences that integrate multiple data sources and large language models (LLMs) to create differentiated value for our customers. Our work increasingly focuses on Agentic AI systems — building intelligent agents that reason, act, and integrate seamlessly across platforms.

Job Responsibility

  • Design, develop, and maintain high-quality, scalable, and user-centric backend systems using modern technologies
  • Architect and optimize backend infrastructure to power intelligent, AI-driven workflows and Agentic AI integrations
  • Build and maintain integrations with multiple large language models (LLMs) including ChatGPT, Claude, and other OpenAI and Microsoft models
  • Collaborate closely with AI/ML engineers to productionize agentic workflows and autonomous reasoning systems
  • Partner effectively with Product Management and UX Design to translate ideas and research into production-ready, AI-enhanced features
  • Leverage AI-assisted development tools such as Cursor, GitHub Copilot, and other code generation frameworks to accelerate development and improve code quality
  • Lead and mentor engineers through complex projects, emphasizing clean architecture, testing, and software craftsmanship
  • Drive backend infrastructure improvements that enhance reliability, observability, and performance
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver differentiated customer value through AI and data-driven solutions
  • Troubleshoot and resolve critical production issues while contributing to internal documentation and best practices

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience
  • 5+ years of experience in back-end software development building and maintaining large-scale web applications
  • At least 3 years of experience working with object-oriented programming languages
  • Ruby and Python preferred
  • Experience architecting, building, and deploying mid-to-large scale web applications in a distributed environment
  • Strong understanding of API design, data modeling, and backend scalability
  • Experience integrating or working with AI/LLM platforms such as OpenAI, Anthropic (Claude), or Azure OpenAI
  • Familiarity with AI-powered development tools (e.g., Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Cody, etc.) and a demonstrated ability to incorporate them effectively into day-to-day workflows
  • Deep expertise in web performance, security, and reliability best practices
  • Proven ability to deconstruct complex technical problems and deliver elegant, maintainable solutions
  • Excellent communication skills and a demonstrated ability to influence key technical decisions
  • A collaborative mindset with a passion for mentoring and technical leadership
  • An entrepreneurial spirit: you’re agile, creative, resourceful, and driven to make an impact through innovation

What we offer

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability, and life benefits
  • Group Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and matching employer contributions (DPSP) with immediate vesting
  • Flexible PTO
  • Generous Holiday Schedule + 5 Days for Annual Holiday Week
  • Quarterly Recharge Fridays (paid days off for mental health recharge)
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Access to Coaches and Therapists through Modern Health
  • 2 Volunteer days per year
  • Monthly transportation allowance for employees that work in our Vancouver Hub location
  • Employees are eligible to receive stock options
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