Senior Software Engineer

Caribou•Toronto, ON

39d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Senior Software Engineer at Caribou, you will shape the architecture, quality, and evolution of the core systems powering our products. You’ll influence our product strategy, technical direction, and engineering best practices while helping us scale to support caregivers across North America. You’ll join a talented, mission-driven team where: Everyone is a leader - from decision-making to rolling up our sleeves when needed We build with empathy, always asking how the product improves the caregiver experience We learn fast through data, experimentation, and thoughtful collaboration

Requirements

5+ years of experience building production software systems at scale
Proficiency with a modern stack - ideally TypeScript, Node.js, React, PostgreSQL, and AWS
Proven ability to design backend services using best practices (e.g., REST/GraphQL, domain-driven design, event-driven patterns, CQRS)
Experience writing performant and maintainable UI/UX
Strong understanding of security, reliability, and DevOps principles
Experience collaborating in cross-functional teams
Ability to clearly communicate technical trade-offs to both engineers and non-technical stakeholders
A growth mindset and motivation to experiment, measure, and iterate

Nice To Haves

You have a degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
Experience with AI/Voice technologies or LLM-powered automations
You're excited to both teach and learn from your peers.

Responsibilities

Architect and build distributed, event-driven systems that support large-scale data and real-time interactions
Lead major initiatives end-to-end: from technical design and data modeling to deployment and monitoring
Collaborate closely with Product and Design to deliver delightful user experiences
Ensure reliability, performance, security, and observability across the stack
Mentor teammates and elevate engineering quality - through code reviews, technical design, and thought leadership