Staff Systems Engineer

Experience in leveraging or critically thinking about how to integrate AI into work processes, decision-making, or problem-solving. This may include using AI-powered tools, automating workflows, analyzing AI-driven insights, or exploring AI's potential impact on the function or industry.

8 years of related experience in a systems engineering, cloud or infrastructure automation role with a Bachelor's degree; or 6 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with 3 years experience; or equivalent experience.

Software-defined systems background, having experience writing code to automate and provision infrastructure in a language such as Python, Go or Java

A learning mindset, with motivation to learn a diverse set of skillsets and bring real improvement to both our internal and external customers

Technical competencies are some of the below. Not all are mandatory, and we’d love to hear from you if you have experience in a couple of the below: Cloud (Azure, AWS, or GCP) Infra as code (Terraform, cloud formation or similar) Kubernetes administration and development Infrastructure management (e.g some but not all of Linux, networking, virtualization, DNS)

Cloud (Azure, AWS, or GCP)

Infra as code (Terraform, cloud formation or similar)

Kubernetes administration and development

Infrastructure management (e.g some but not all of Linux, networking, virtualization, DNS)

This posting is for a new vacancy.

For positions in this location, we offer a base pay of $125,700 - 220,000 CAD, plus equity (when applicable), variable/incentive compensation and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the base pay shown is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location.

We also offer health plans, an RRSP Plan with company match, ESPP, matching donations, family and medical leave programs and Annual vacation: 20 days per year, accrued every pay period at 6.67 hours.

Compensation is based on the geographic location in which the role is located and is subject to change based on work location.”

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