Senior Product Engineer, Applications

Within Canada, we are remote-first, with a preference for candidates in Montreal or Toronto.
Canada needs a new system to help refugees reach independence in our country, quickly and at scale. Haven focuses on what helps refugees become independent: language and community integration.

Language: Canada’s language system for refugees is breaking down. Federal funding cuts have led to what Languages Canada calls “the sharpest decline in the sector’s history.” Without sufficient English or French, refugees can’t become independent. 

Public sentiment toward refugees is getting worse. 60% of Canadians say newcomers don’t adopt Canadian values, and 43% believe most refugee claims are illegitimate (Environics). “Ever tried rebuilding your social and professional life, from zero, in a new country? Canada needs a scalable way to help refugees integrate.

If that fires you up, keep reading.

Haven connects refugees in Canada who need help with Canadians who can help. Language: Haven becomes the best way for refugees to learn English (and soon, French).
Haven becomes the best way for refugees to meet Canadians, rebuilding their social and professional network. 
Haven becomes the best way to help refugees in our country.

We’ve proven product–market fit, particularly in language learning: refugees learn English through instruction (online classes with ESL teachers) and immersion (conversation practice with Canadians). Our goal is to reach every refugee in Canada who needs help, and we’re expanding our product team to make that possible.

Haven’s platform must serve tens of thousands of refugees from diverse communities, from Gaza to Ukraine to Sudan, while engaging Canadians across the country through a seamless, inspiring experience. We need to build a product that makes Canada stronger and helps families that have lost everything. 

We’re hiring a Senior Product Engineer to help deliver on Haven’s product vision. You’ll take the foundation we’ve built and make it even better. js
Testing: This role combines hands-on engineering (60-70%) with product (30-40%). You’ll spend most of your time building full-stack features, while also leading our product discovery, scoping, and prioritization. You might be a full-stack engineer with strong product experience, or a product manager who loves to code. 

Build and maintain our React web app in collaboration with our engineering team. 
Work closely with our Senior Backend Engineer, Senior Frontend Engineer, and Product Owner (Executive Director) to deliver features that improve Haven’s platform.
Participate in backend and frontend code reviews, providing and receiving constructive feedback to improve code quality. 
Conduct user research (interviews, surveys, prototype testing) and use insights to drive discovery, scoping, and prioritization.
Lead prioritization based on user impact, organizational goals, and engineering effort with input from the Product Owner and engineering team.
Work with fellow engineers to build tickets and support sprint planning.
Measure outcomes, share learnings, and iterate based on data.

5+ years of experience building and shipping full-stack applications in production environments.
Deep understanding of JavaScript and significant experience with frameworks such as React (preferred), Vue, or Angular. Strong HTML and CSS skills, with bonus points for experience in animations and Tailwind.
Strong product instincts: you know how to balance user needs, organizational goals, and technical feasibility to make smart decisions and prioritize effectively.
Experience leading the full feature lifecycle: discovery, scoping, implementation, release, and iteration based on results.
Analytical and data-informed: comfortable using tools like GA4 or PostHog and interpreting user feedback and metrics to guide product decisions.
Experience using AI tools for development or integrating AI-powered features into products.
You care about our vision: helping refugees in Canada become independent faster and building a stronger Canada. 

Remote work flexibility (Canada-wide, with preference for Montreal or Toronto).
An ambitious and fun working culture that combines a private sector, “get things done” mentality with a humanitarian mission.
Haven Time: Dedicated time every week to meet with and help refugees.
Flexible, generous vacation time.