Staff Software Engineer - Achievers
View Company Profile- Job Title
- Staff Software Engineer
- Job Location
- Canada
- Job Description
- Join the that owns HRIS integrations and the core User Domain, responsible for syncing and managing employee data from multiple external systems at scale. We build reliable, high-impact services that power user lifecycle, access, and downstream platform features. The role offers exposure to distributed systems, integrations, and a diverse tech stack, with strong opportunities for technical growth and cross-team impact.Why You’ll Love This Role
- Lead high-impact initiatives that shape how millions of people experience work around the world.
- Bring your unique perspective to complex and challenging projects - apply your expertise in architecture, influence technical direction, and mentor fellow team members.
- Join a close-knit, no-ego, high-performing team that solves meaningful problems and celebrates successes together.
- Work alongside an experienced leadership team who is genuinely invested in your career growth.
- Thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment where innovation is encouraged and your voice truly matters.
How you'll shape Member Experience- Oversee complex large-scale projects and systems and drive technical solutions aligned with team objectives.
- Apply your strategic expertise to set technical direction and support leadership with technical expertise.
- Define and drive technical vision and strategy across multiple projects and teams.
- Ensure high code quality, performance, and reliability standards.
- Lead system design and architecture discussions - bring clarity to complex problems and shape scalable solutions.
- Be hands-on with the codebase - lead code reviews, champion best practices, and drive technical excellence.
- Solve complex engineering challenges using tools like Python, Go, Kubernetes, Docker, Drone, Google Pub/Sub, React/Redux, GraphQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and microservices.
- Mentor Senior Engineers - foster a culture of learning, growth, and continuous improvement.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Product and Design to align on priorities, requirements, and dependencies.
- Stay curious - keep up with emerging tech and industry trends and provide fresh ideas.
Experience We Feel Will Set You Up for Success- 7-9+ years of proven track record in leading back-end or full-stack projects in a Senior or Staff capacity, providing technical leadership and promoting best practices and standards.
- A strong strategic and architectural vision paired with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think systematically.
- Proficiency with leading the design phase of complex projects and driving them through to delivery.
- Strong understanding of system design, architecture, and trade-offs.
- Proficient Python and/or Go programming skills are advantageous, but we are open to various languages.
- Strong understanding of Microservices architecture.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills paired with a collaborative and team player approach.
- Prior experience with code reviews and mentorship of Senior Engineers.
- Bachelor or master’s degree in computer science or related field.
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Achievers Company Size
Between 20 - 500 employees
Achievers Founded Year
2002
Achievers Funding Rounds
View funding detailsSeries C
$24,500,000 USD
Series Unknown
$14,000,000 USD
Series B
$6,900,000 CAD
Series A
$4,700,000 USD
Series A
$3,300,000 USD