Senior Staff Software Engineer - Toronto, Ontario

What is Findem? · Findem is HR 2.0. We're a fast-growth startup with an ambitious vision and the technology to back it up. Our People Intelligence platform uses true AI and machine learning to provide critical solutions for talent acquisition and people analytics functions. With ...

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What is Findem?

Findem is HR 2.0. We're a fast-growth startup with an ambitious vision and the technology to back it up. Our People Intelligence platform uses true AI and machine learning to provide critical solutions for talent acquisition and people analytics functions. With the deep insights that our platform provides, companies can build more engaged and diverse teams, and close their talent gaps faster. We have an amazing opportunity to establish ourselves as leaders in this space, and we need strong advocates to help us achieve that goal.

We're backed by top-tier investors including Wing Venture Capital – the same firm that backed Snowflake, Cohesity, and Gong. Findem powers businesses across scaling, pre-IPO, and publicly traded companies who trust us to solve their biggest HR and Talent challenges. We have an incredibly skilled and collaborative team that values curiosity, diversity, openness and building great experiences every day for our customers. By joining Findem, you will have the unique opportunity to help define what the future of HR looks like for every business.

Why We Need You:

This Senior Staff Software Engineer will serve as a hands-on technical leader within the Engineering department, owning the architecture and delivery of complex, scalable systems. The role exists to provide senior technical guidance, drive engineering standards, set an example for velocity and impact, and ensure alignment between technical execution and business objectives.

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What You'll Do:

• Lead the architecture, design, and delivery of complex, scalable systems aligned with business goals
• Champion the adoption of new technologies, tools, and processes that accelerate innovation and improve team output
• Collaborate across Product, Data, and business functions to define and execute on a shared technical vision
• Set and uphold high standards for code quality, architecture, and operational best practices across the team
• Guide teams through challenging projects by resolving architectural and design issues
• Identify and mitigate risks related to technology, security, and evolving business needs
• Mentor senior engineers and foster a culture of learning, growth, and technical excellence
• Shape solutions that address future business needs and influence the technical roadmap
• Operate autonomously on large-scale initiatives, anticipating blockers and raising them proactively with mitigation plans
• Lead or create strategic initiatives that improve productivity, platform stability, and engineering efficiency
• Drive best practices for documentation, knowledge sharing, and cross-team communication
• Partner with leadership to rebalance workload and resources based on shifting priorities and team health

Your Working Experience:

• 14 or more years of progressive software engineering experience, with demonstrated growth in scope and responsibility
• Significant hands-on experience with Ruby on Rails and TypeScript in production environments
• Proven experience leading the delivery of large-scale systems with minimal supervision
• Track record of operating as a Product Engineer, shipping features and products in teams without dedicated product managers
• Experience working across teams and functions to drive outcomes, and mentoring senior engineers while contributing to organizational technical strategy

What Makes You a Great Fit:

• Expert-level proficiency in Ruby on Rails, with deep understanding of the framework, its conventions, and performance optimization
• Expert-level proficiency in TypeScript, with strong experience building and maintaining production applications
• Product engineering mindset: ability to own the full product lifecycle from discovery through delivery without dedicated product management support
• Deep expertise in designing and building scalable, distributed systems
• Strong ability to translate business and user needs into sound technical solutions independently
• Proven track record of leading cross-functional technical initiatives from concept to delivery
• Advanced problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate highly complex and ambiguous challenges
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to tailor messages for technical and non-technical audiences
• Experience setting architectural standards and driving adoption of engineering best practices
• Data-driven decision-making combined with strong technical intuition
• Ability to mentor and develop senior-level engineers

Who You Are:

• Business Acumen & Functional Expertise: Leads system architecture aligned with business objectives. Anticipates industry trends and adapts technical strategies ahead of time. Collaborates across product, data, and business functions to define and realize a shared technical vision. Sets and upholds high standards for code quality, architecture, and operational practices. Brings a product engineering approach, making sound product decisions without relying on a separate product function
• Communication: Acts as a key communication link across multiple teams and stakeholders, ensuring clear alignment on priorities. Drives documentation and knowledge-sharing best practices. Fosters constructive feedback loops and helps resolve technical or process conflicts. Builds strong working relationships with engineers, managers, and cross-functional partners
• Teamwork & Leadership: Guides teams in task prioritization, factoring in dependencies and capacity. Partners with leadership to rebalance workload and resources. Fosters collaboration and shared ownership across teams. Leads onboarding and training for new team members. Identifies opportunities to strengthen team capabilities and drive continuous learning
• Problem Solving & Critical Thinking: Independently solves highly complex and ambiguous problems with minimal guidance. Integrates team and organizational strategy into decision-making with a long-term view. Responds to changing conditions with solutions that minimize disruption. Combines data analysis with experience and intuition to support key decisions
• Impact & Productivity: Operates autonomously on large-scale initiatives with little to no oversight. Anticipates blockers and risks, raising them proactively with mitigation plans. Ensures alignment on scope, ownership, and success criteria. Leads strategic initiatives that improve productivity and platform stability

Benefits & Perks:

• Competitive base salary + performance-based compensation
• Unlimited PTO
• Generous healthcare coverage for you and your family
• Home office and productivity setup stipend
• Professional development budget and executive coaching access
• Equity grants that align your success with ours

We're an Equal Opportunity Employer

We believe that a diverse team builds better solutions. We're committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and welcome candidates from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

Ready to build something impactful and lead a team to success? Apply now and let's grow together.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Our compensation ranges reflect the cost of labor across multiple geographic markets. The base salary for this role offered will depend on your skills, experience, and work location.