Staff Engineer

About Us:

At VendorPM, we're on a mission to modernize the way that vendors and property managers work together. We do this by building industry-specific vendor management & procurement software that connects over 10,000 buildings & 70,000 vendors in a single marketplace. We improve efficiency & reduce cost for property managers while driving new business to vendors across the continent.

We're one of the fastest-growing Toronto startups, a certified "Great Place to Work," and in 2023, 2024, and 2025 recognized as one of the Best Workplaces in Canada. VendorPM is backed by world-leading SaaS & PropTech funds, including; Bessemer Venture Partners, the former CEO of Twitter, Real Estate leaders, Prudence VC & Navitas Capital.

Our team is passionate about growth, innovation, and collaboration - if you are driven by making an impact and putting in the work to get there, you're likely a great fit for our team

Role:

As a Staff Engineer at VendorPM, you'll be a senior individual contributor (70-80%) with technical leadership responsibilities (20-30%).

This is a hands-on engineering role where you'll design, build, and scale backend systems that power our marketplace. At the same time, you'll help shape the technical direction of the platform-from defining our architecture roadmap to introducing AI-enabled development practices and improving our engineering processes.

You will report directly to the VP of Engineering and play a key role in building the future of technology at VendorPM.

We're looking for someone who thrives in autonomous, self-sufficient teams and gets excited about solving real world problems.

What you'll be doing:

Individual Contribution (70–80%)

• Able to effectively use AI-enabled tooling in day-to-day IC tasks.
• Design, develop, and maintain project features and services using , TypeScript and similar programming languages with performance and scale as the core of system design thinking.
• Expertise and understanding of REST, GQL, PostgreSQL (RDS), AWS, ECS, CI/CD, and Security Practices
• Contribute directly to core feature development, performance improvements, and refactoring initiatives.
• Ensure the platform meets high standards of security, scalability, and reliability.

Technical Leadership (20–30%)

• Own and evolve the technical vision for our platform - from current architecture to future re-architecture proposals, balancing ROI, Risk, and strategic value with the ongoing Product Roadmap.
• Structure and organize our codebase and service modules, defining clear ownership boundaries within teams.
• Review and approve project-based technical solution documents/designs, ensuring they meet performance and scalability goals.
• Contribute to process improvements - from release management, code review, and deployment pipelines to AI-enabled coding practices.

What we are looking for:

• 7+ years of professional software development experience, with strong focus on backend systems using NodeJs
• Deep expertise in and TypeScript, including asynchronous programming and event loop fundamentals.
• Strong foundation in system design, API architecture, and scalable service development.
• Proven experience with PostgreSQL and query optimization.
• Hands-on experience with AWS (RDS, Lambda, ECS/Fargate, CI/CD pipelines).
• Familiarity with NestJS, Express, and GraphQL.
• Demonstrated experience modernizing or re-architecting legacy systems.
• Track record of influencing engineering culture and raising quality standards
• Comfortable connecting technical decisions to business outcomes and ROI.
• Excellent collaborator and communicator, able to align technical and product priorities.

What's In It For You

• Equity – You'll own part of what you help build.
• Comprehensive health benefits including dental, vision, and life insurance.
• In-Person, High-Energy Environment: Our downtown Toronto office is a hub of collaboration, focus, and innovation. We are a hybrid (2 - days in office) company because we believe the best work happens when brilliant minds come together.
• 3 weeks vacation + wellness days to recharge.
• Regular team events and a close-knit culture.
• Employer top-up for maternity and parental leave.
• Join a team of high-caliber, like-minded professionals who take pride in their work and push each other to achieve the seemingly impossible.
• We are relentless in our pursuit of success. If you thrive in an environment where hard work, determination, and deep domain expertise are celebrated, you'll love it here.
• We are growing fast, and this is your chance to grow with us. The work you do here will have real impact on the industry and your career trajectory.

Compensation:

160K

Interview Process:

We want to be a surprising and exciting place, but we also want you to know what to expect on your journey, starting with the interview process:

• Step 1: Google Meets exploratory call with Recruiter.
• Step 2: Tech Round 1 with VP of Engineering
• Step 3: Tech Round 2 with Engineers
• Step 4: Meet the CEO

Notes:

• This posting is for a current opening
• Artificial intelligence (AI) is not used at any stage of the hiring process for this role. All applications are reviewed, assessed, and selected by real people. We are committed to a fair and transparent hiring process.
• We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible environment where all employees and clients feel valued, respected and supported. We aim to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities, and to create an environment where every employee has the opportunity to reach their potential.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $160,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Discounted or free food
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Stock options
• Vision care
• Work from home

Application question(s):

• On Weekly average, how often do you use AI-assisted development tools in your work? Please provide a percentage.
• What are your compensation expectations?

Experience:

• Engineering: 7 years (required)
• 5 years (required)
• Leadership: 2 years (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON M5C 3G8