[Hiring] Staff Software Developer, Backend @Leap Tools

Apr 03, 2025 - Leap Tools is hiring a remote Staff Software Developer, Backend. 💸 Salary: unspecified. 📍Location: Canada.

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Role Description

This role involves driving 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.

Qualifications

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.

Benefits

Remote-first company that encourages employees to work from where they're most productive.
Tight-knit teams to cultivate an ownership mentality.
Focus on curiosity and attention to detail.
Emphasis on achievements and execution with urgency.
Generous time off to value work-life balance.
Work anywhere in the world for up to 3 months.
Parental leave program to support families.
Work-from-home stipend.
Your birthday (and the company's birthday) is a day off!

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Staff Software Developer, Backend @Leap Tools

Software Development

Salary 💸 unspecified	Remote Location Canada
Job Type full-time	Posted Apr 03, 2025

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📍	Be aware of the location restriction for this remote position: Canada
‼	Beware of scams! When applying for jobs, you should NEVER have to pay anything. Learn more.