Description:

Canals is a bootstrapped, profitable startup transforming wholesale distribution with AI.
The company operates remotely with a team of 55 people, including 40 in engineering, and is growing rapidly without outside funding.
The opportunity involves working as a Senior Software Engineer to support an expanding customer base and maintain high-quality engineering.
Responsibilities include backend engineering work focused on scalability, performance, and reliability.
The engineer will own large, complex projects from planning to deployment.
Collaboration with product and customer teams is essential to align engineering with business needs.
The role requires balancing hands-on coding with guiding the team’s technical direction.
The engineer will help shape the future of Canals as the company scales with its customers.

Requirements:

Candidates must have senior-level experience as a backend engineer building scalable, high-performance systems.
Experience working independently in a fast-paced, product-focused environment is required.
The ability to take ownership of deliverables and ensure projects are delivered to a high standard is essential.
Candidates should be able to guide and unblock other engineers, providing thoughtful code reviews and architectural feedback.
Previous experience in high-growth startups or small teams is a plus.

Canals offers stability as a bootstrapped and profitable company without the chaos of venture pivots.
The work has a real-world impact by improving global supply chains, saving customers time, and reducing waste.
The company fosters a strong engineering culture, investing in quality and documentation for sustainable fast movement.
Employees enjoy a remote-first, flexible work environment across North and South America.
There is a stellar product-market fit with significant customer appreciation.
Team members have the opportunity to collaborate with and learn from an all-star team of engineers with diverse backgrounds.