Software Engineer - Data Insights

Top Hat is transforming higher education. Professors rely on our platform to create engaging, active learning environments, improving attendance, grades, and the overall lecture experience.

With over 750 universities and 3 million students already using Top Hat, we’re setting our sights on reaching all 4,000+ post-secondary institutions across North America. As part of our growing Engineering team, you’ll help design and build the next generation of features that will shape classrooms worldwide.

• Drive impactful projects: Take ownership of key initiatives, leading the full software development lifecycle (SDLC) from discovery and planning to development and release, in collaboration with Product, Design, and Engineering peers.

• Experiment and innovate: Propose bold ideas, experiment with solutions, and iterate to improve both our technology and the products we build.

• Build with AI: In an ever-changing technical landscape you will be challenging the status quo about how we should build and operate on a day to day basis using new AI tech.

• Collaborate in a dynamic environment: Work in a cross-functional scrum team to design and build scalable, user-focused features.

•Contribute across the board: Support team goals by resolving bugs, tackling individual tickets, and ensuring the continuous improvement of our products.

• 3 + years of experience in full-stack software development.

• Front-end proficiency, ideally with React, and back-end experience—we use Django and FastAPI, but similar experience with other frameworks is welcome.

• A proactive problem-solver: Navigate ambiguity confidently by asking the right questions, making informed decisions, and aligning with stakeholders.

• Innovation-focused mindset: Excited by experimentation, eager to propose ideas that enhance both technology and product design.

• Strong communication skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication, active listening, and the ability to bridge the gap between technical and non-technical audiences.

• A commitment to quality: You take pride in writing reliable, tested code and embrace full ownership of your work’s quality.

A noble mission that creates meaningful, fulfilling work

A team that cares deeply for customers and for each other

Flexible, remote first work environment

Professional learning and development for all role levels

An awesome and welcoming Toronto HQ

Competitive health benefits that start on day one

A management team focused on performance, growth, engagement and connection

Our winning strategy and market potential

Innovative PTO policy with lots of time and space for self-care

Passionate customers that believe in us—and what we do

A chance to work with new tech like generative AI—and see the customer impact