Senior Software Engineer - Streaming AI (Remote - Ontario / British Columbia)

2-5 years of industry experience designing, building, and supporting backend systems in production.

Strong fundamentals in distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, and networking.

Experience in building and operating large-scale, high-availability systems.

Good understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and their services.

Proficiency in Java, Scala, C++, Go, or other statically typed languages.

A self-starter with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

BS, MS, or PhD in computer science or a related field, or equivalent work experience.

Exposure to model serving, LLM/agent infrastructure, or streaming data systems.

Note - You don't need a background in ML research or model training — this role is about building and operating the platform that serves AI reliably at scale, not inventing the models.

Belonging isn’t a perk here. It’s the baseline. We work across time zones and backgrounds, knowing the best ideas come from different perspectives. And we make space for everyone to lead, grow, and challenge what’s possible.

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