Software Engineer Lead

Lead technical strategy and architecture for multi-tier architecture applications that handle real-time audio processing and transcription at enterprise scale, establishing patterns and best practices across the team

Design and oversee backend services and frontend applications that seamlessly integrate audio streaming, real-time transcription, and generative AI-powered summarization capabilities

Mentor and guide software engineers in the team, conducting code reviews, fostering technical excellence, and developing engineering talent

Drive agile execution across sprints, leading technical prioritization, balancing requirements, aligning deliverables with business objectives, and removing technical blockers

Champion modern development practices including AI coding tools (Copilot, Windsurf, Claude), code quality standards, and productivity acceleration techniques

Design resilient, observable, and scalable systems from the ground up, establishing monitoring, alerting, and observability frameworks to ensure production reliability across all services

Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders including product, architecture, and platform teams to align technical decisions with organizational strategy

Experience with WebEx API/SDK for enhanced communication platform integration and architectural planning

Advanced knowledge of audio processing techniques including noise reduction, echo cancellation, and audio normalization

Familiarity with Windows audio APIs such as WASAPI for advanced system-level audio capture

Experience with Electron packaging, code signing, auto-updates, and installer creation using tools like electron-builder; ability to guide team adoption

Experience load testing real-time systems using tools like k6 with WebSocket scenarios and performance optimization strategies

Advanced AWS deployment and architecture experience across services including EC2, S3, Lambda, API Gateway, managed transcription services, and cost optimization

Backend development experience with Java Spring Boot or similar frameworks; ability to architect polyglot solutions

Expert knowledge of monitoring concepts (logs, metrics, traces, telemetry) and observability tools (Dynatrace, Elastic Stack, Prometheus, Grafana)

Experience with technical hiring, team scaling, and building high-performing engineering organizations

At RBC, we thrive on the challenge to be our best, embrace progressive thinking to keep growing, and work together to deliver trusted advice that helps our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference, and achieving mutual success.

Comprehensive Total Rewards Program including competitive compensation, performance bonuses, flexible benefits, and stock options where applicable

Professional Development with leaders who actively support your growth through coaching, mentorship, and learning opportunities

Work-Life Balance with engaging team events, wellness programs, and a comfortable work environment with flexible dress code

Impactful Work within a dynamic, collaborative, and high-performing team where you can make a lasting difference

Career Growth with opportunities to tackle challenging problems and expand your expertise across the development community

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