Applied AI Backend Software Developer

Trend Micro•Ottawa, ON

28d•$76,000 - $105,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Trend Micro, a global cybersecurity leader, helps make the world safe for exchanging digital information across enterprises, governments, and consumers. Fueled by decades of security expertise, global threat research, and continuous innovation, Trend harnesses AI to protect organizations and individuals across clouds, networks, devices, and endpoints. The Trend Vision One™ enterprise cybersecurity platform accelerates proactive security outcomes by predicting and preventing threats across the entire digital estate and environments like AWS, Google, Microsoft, and NVIDIA. Proactive security starts here. TrendMicro.com Location: This is a hybrid role with a minimum in-office requirement of 3 days per week in the Ottawa, ON office located at 40 Hines Rd, Ottawa, ON K2K 2M5. Position Summary: We are looking for a talented Applied AI Backend Software Developer to join our team and contribute significantly to the design, development, and maintenance of TrendAI Vision One. In this role, you will design and implement robust and maintainable solutions designed for scale using cloud services. A core component of this role is an AI-first approach to development. You will be expected to utilize AI-enabled tools and coding assistants to accelerate feature delivery, manage system uncertainties, and maintain high standards of code quality. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery while continuously experimenting with emerging technologies to improve system performance.

Requirements

Experience: Ideal for candidates with 0–3 years of experience, including internships or equivalent hands-on work.
Education: BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
Technical Proficiency: Demonstrated experience in one or more backend languages such as Go, Java, JavaScript, or Python.
AI Mastery: Proven experience using AI coding assistants to explore multiple implementation approaches in parallel and accelerate the SDLC.
Cloud & Containers: Experience or strong interest in cloud-native application development (AWS/Azure), Docker, and containerized workflows.
Testing & CI/CD: Experience writing automated tests and contributing to automated deployment pipelines.
Growth Mindset: A proactive approach to problem-solving and a willingness to get up to speed quickly with new tools, particularly in the AI space.
Communication: Strong communication skills and the ability to thrive within a highly collaborative, diverse team setting.

Responsibilities

AI-Accelerated Development: Use AI coding assistants (e.g., Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot) to rapidly prototype, debug, and optimize backend services and networking flows.
Feature Delivery: Leveraging AI-SDLC, contribute to the design and implementation of scalable, maintainable, and secure backend services, including enhancing and optimizing existing applications.
Cloud-Native Engineering: Develop cloud-native features using AWS/Azure services, including integrated monitoring and observability.
System Integration: Design and build services that support internal and external system integrations, including APIs and data pipelines.
Automated Testing & Quality: Using AI, produce and maintain automated tests using tools like JUnit, Go testing libraries, and Python-based frameworks. Conduct detailed reviews of AI-generated code with a focus on architectural fit and edge cases.
Data Management: Work with relational and analytical data stores, including PostgreSQL, MySQL, RDS, and/or Vector/Graph DBs to support complex AI-driven business logic.
Infrastructure & DevOps: Write non-application code, including Infrastructure as Code (IaC), unit tests, and CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions).
Troubleshooting: Troubleshoot full-stack issues, including debugging service communication and complex networking flows.
Continuous Learning: Stay current with emerging technologies and AI tools that improve development efficiency and system performance.
Operations: Participate in on-call rotations to support critical system issues, ensuring high availability.

Benefits

Group benefits program with health and dental coverage
Telehealth Virtual Health Services
Life Insurance
Short & Long Term Disability
Pre-partum, maternity, parental and medical leave
Critical Illness Insurance
Mental Health Wellness Program
Wellness Incentive Program
Retirement Savings Programs with company match
Paid Time Off
14 Annual Holidays
Tuition Assistance
Employee Resource Groups
We offer competitive compensation with bonus opportunity tied to company performance, along with room to enhance your skills through ongoing learning and broad technological opportunities.
Achieving work-life balance is a priority, complemented by team activities, fostering an environment rooted in equity, inclusion, and collaboration, that is reflected in both our culture and our work.
The expected compensation for this position ranges from $76000 to $105000 CAD annually, based on experience and qualifications