Staff Software Engineer

XTRACT ONE•Toronto, ON

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

A Staff Software Engineer at Xtract One, specializes in SaaS and hardware products for physical security applications, and is a prominent technical leader with a wealth of experience in driving innovation, shaping technical strategy, and delivering high-impact solutions. As a Staff Software Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in setting the technical direction, influencing architectural decisions, and serving as a mentor to the engineering team. This role offers a unique opportunity for a seasoned professional to make substantial contributions to our organization's technical excellence and long-term success.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
8 + years of experience, demonstrated ability to influence architecture across teams.
Extensive experience with infrastructure-as-code and serverless technologies.
Strong leadership and communication abilities.
Successful delivery of complex and scalable software solutions with a strategic impact on business outcomes.
Familiarity with SOC 2 Type II and security best practices.
Proven track record of mentoring and developing engineering talent.
Expertise in AWS Cloud with emphasis on data ingestion, business intelligence, and security best practices.
Experience with STM32 firmware boards.
Experience with AI Spec-Driven development.

Nice To Haves

Experience with sensor-integrated IoT hardware is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Own delivery of the systems you architect from start-to-finish, doing what it takes to get things shipped with quality and that scale in production.
Take ownership of key software projects, such as firmware/OS integration and optimization of edge processing to deliver product goals, overseeing their successful execution and alignment with organizational goals.
Contribute to the continuous adoption of AI within the software landscape.
Set and enforce high standards of code quality, testing, and software development best practice across both hardware and software.
Stay at the forefront of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices, leveraging this knowledge to drive continuous improvement and innovation.