Tech Lead (Staff Engineer)

About the Role:

This is a full time permanent position working under a hybrid model (2-3 days in office).

Our client is a US-based startup, well funded and established. Having secured their latest round of funding recently, they are establishing a Vancouver office, focused on engineering.

We are seeking a highly experienced Tech Lead (Staff Engineer) to spearhead the development of our client's agentic AI agents for sales teams. You will play a crucial role in building their Vancouver office, starting with two dynamic teams, and contributing to their long-term vision. This role demands a strong leader with extensive system design and problem-solving skills, capable of improving and scaling their existing systems.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a team of backend and fullstack engineers, ensuring smooth data flows and optimal user experience.
• Drive the resolution of critical system issues, particularly related to backend data flow.
• Design and implement scalable and robust systems, focusing on SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Collaborate with remote engineering teams in India, ensuring effective communication and alignment.
• Contribute to the strategic growth of their engineering team in Vancouver.
• Provide technical guidance and ensure best practices in software development.

Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience in software engineering, with a strong focus on backend systems.
• Extensive experience in system design and problem-solving.
• Proficiency in working with SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Experience with cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS).
• Strong understanding of data processing and data ingestion (a plus).
• Experience building SaaS products (a plus).
• Experience in integrating into sales and CRM platforms (a plus).
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Base Salary: $180,000-$200,000 CAD