Staff Software Engineer New

3 days ago

Ottawa ON, Ottawa Census Division, ON; Ontario, Canada Atlas Full-time

Atlas HXM is the global workforce platform built on compliance. We help companies determine how to engage each member of their workforce and then execute with accountability built in — direct Employer of Record (EOR), Agent of Record (AOR), payroll, and compliance capabilities backed by a decade of practitioner-led expertise. Recognized as a category Leader by NelsonHall and Everest Group, Atlas HXM builds Human Experience Management into everything we do, guided by our "For People, by People" principle.

The future of work is borderless, and so are we. Our people are located around the globe — in the U.S., the UK, India, Colombia, China, and beyond. Diversity and belonging are not just values; they are who we are.

We are also committed to making a positive impact. Through our Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) impact initiative, we are addressing our environmental footprint and promoting social responsibility. Our impact program is central to our vision and culture, focusing on employee wellness, diversity, charitable work, and ethical corporate governance.

Staff Software Engineer (Product)

We’relooking for a Staff Software Engineer (Product) to help shape the technical evolution of our product. This is a senior individual contributor role focused on building high-quality product systems, making sound technical decisions, and supporting other engineers through collaboration and example.

This role is hands-on and does not involve people management .You’llwork closely with engineers, Product, and Design to deliver meaningful customer value while keeping an eye on long-term maintainability and quality.

What You’ll Do

  • Design and build complex, customer-facing product features and systems
  • Take ownership of technical decisions within a product area or initiative
  • Work closely with Product and Design to shape practical, scalable solutions
  • Contribute to architectural discussions and technical direction across teams
  • Maintain a high bar for code quality through reviews and shared standards
  • Support and mentor other engineers through collaboration and knowledge sharing
  • Participate in production support and help resolve incidents when needed

What We’re Looking For

We’relooking for an experienced engineer who is comfortable working with autonomy, navigating ambiguity, and influencing outcomes through clear thinking and collaboration.

  • Strong experience building andmaintainingproduction software
  • Experience designing and delivering complex systems or features end to end
  • Experience with TypeScript and React, or similar modern frontend technologies
  • Backend experience with Node.js and/or .NET (C#)
  • Experience working in a cloud environment (Azure preferred, but notrequired)
  • Familiarity with API design, data modelling, and system boundaries
  • Clear communication skills and a thoughtful, collaborative approach

Wedon’texpect deepexpertisein every area.Strength in some areas and working knowledge in others is absolutely fine.

Technical Environment (High Level)

You’llwork across much of our stack, with flexibility to lean into your strengths.

  • Frontend: React, TypeScript, modern UI patterns
  • Backend: Node.js and/or .NET services
  • Data: Relational databases (e.g.Postgres, Azure SQL, or similar)
  • Cloud: Microsoft Azure and standard cloud tooling

Experience withinfrastructureas code, performanceoptimisation, or AI-enabled features is a plus, but notrequired .

Nice to Have

  • Experience in B2B SaaS or complex product environments
  • Exposure to regulated, security-conscious, or enterprise systems
  • Experience contributing to cross-team technical initiatives
  • Interest in mentoring and supporting other engineers

Final Note

We value good judgment, pragmatic engineering, and collaboration over exhaustive checklists. If this role sounds broadly aligned with your experience,we’dbe happy to hear from you—even if youdon’tmeet every requirement.

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