Senior Software Engineer

2 weeks ago


Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada roomvu Full time US$100,000 - US$140,000 per year

| SaaS | Real Estate |

Job Title: Senior Software Engineer
(PHP/Laravel)

Job-Type: Full-Time

Competitive Salary: $
100,000–140,000/year + Quarterly Bonus + Stock Options

About Us

At Roomvu, we're reimagining one of the oldest and most traditional industries—real estate—by bringing cutting-edge innovation and AI to the forefront of marketing. Our mission is to empower real estate agents by making scalable, hyper-local, and effective social media marketing accessible to all, not just the elite.

We are the Content Factory for Realtors—fully automating content creation, branding, publishing, and advertising using artificial intelligence. Our tech not only identifies trending topics, but also creates personalized, agent-branded videos and distributes them to the right audience. From Vancouver and Toronto to Miami, New York, Los Angeles, and beyond, we serve 350,000+ agents with content that is always timely, relevant, and credible—because we integrate directly with major real estate boards.

About the role:

We are hiring a Senior Software Engineer to join our Vancouver-based development team. This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives in backend development and system design, with deep experience in PHP (Laravel) and MySQL. You'll play a critical role in designing scalable services, building robust APIs, and ensuring high system reliability.

While this role is backend-focused, familiarity with Python
,

front-end technologies like React or

,

and distributed sytems is a bonus.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and implement scalable backend services using
    PHP (Laravel)

and
MySQL
- Develop clean, well-tested, and maintainable APIs
- Drive high-level architectural decisions and contribute to
system design

discussions
- Containerize services using
Docker

and manage environments with
Kubernetes
- Collaborate with front-end engineers and product teams to deliver full-feature solutions
- Conduct peer code reviews and mentor junior developers
- Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize backend performance and data flows
- Implement CI/CD pipelines and automated testing where appropriate

Requirements:

  • 5+ years of professional experience in
    backend or full-stack development
  • Deep expertise in
    PHP (Laravel)

and
relational databases (MySQL)
- Proven experience designing scalable systems and API architecture
- Strong grasp of
containerization

tools like Docker; familiarity with Kubernetes is a plus
- Experience with
version control

,
code reviews

, and collaborative team workflows
- Bonus: Familiarity with
Python

, JavaScript, React, or
- Bonus: Exposure to Redis, Kafka, RabbitMQ, or Elasticsearch
- Clear communicator who enjoys problem-solving and working in a collaborative environment

Why Join Roomvu?

We're Disruptive by Design:

  • We love shaking things up. In a centuries-old industry that's been slow to evolve, we're driving change by making AI-powered, social media-marketing simple and scalable for every agent.
  • We develop futuristic tools like AI Cloning, helping realtors multiply their visibility and impact
  • We're constantly experimenting, testing, and iterating—because innovation is our comfort zone
  • We believe in democratizing marketing—giving everyone the tools to compete, no matter their budget or tech skills

Our Culture Is What Sets Us Apart:

  • We're more than a company—we're a tight-knit, high-energy team that thrives on collaboration, creativity, and shared wins.
  • We celebrate continuous success and milestones—big and small
  • We host foosball tournaments to keep the energy flowing
  • Our quarterly team offsites build real connections and lasting memories
  • We embrace a hybrid work environment that values flexibility and trust
  • We keep an open-door policy—candid, respectful, and honest communication is our norm
  • We're always evolving, always learning, and always ready to embrace change

Ownership is in Our DNA:

  • We believe that everyone here has the power to lead, drive, and grow:
  • We foster a true start-up culture where your contributions matter—and are visible
  • Whether it's launching a new initiative or solving a new challenge, you can take the wheel
  • We honor and recognize ownership mentality in everything we do
  • We offer the runway for growth and the space to explore new ideas and roles

We Grow Together:

  • You won't just grow your resume here—you'll grow your skills, your confidence, and your career:
  • Get recognized with weekly and monthly team shoutouts
  • Work closely with leadership and peers to learn, improve, and elevate each other
  • Access development opportunities to keep moving forward, wherever your goals take you.

Our Core Values:

  • Ownership – Take initiative. Be accountable. Make an impact.
  • Openness – Communicate honestly and respectfully—always.
  • Growth – For our clients, for the company, and for ourselves.
  • Innovation – Don't settle. Challenge the norm. Build what's next.
  • Team Spirit – Win together. Help each other. Have fun along the way.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive Salary + Quarterly bonus
  • Personal days off
  • Comprehensive Health, Dental & Wellness Benefits
  • Professional Growth & Development Opportunities
  • Weekly Happy Hours, Foosball, Offsite Retreats and Team Dinners
  • Weekly & Monthly Recognition
  • A Culture of Trust, Innovation, and Togetherness

Be Part of the Future:

At Roomvu, you're not just part of a company—you're part of a movement. We're disrupting an industry, building bold tech, and creating a workplace where you're supported, celebrated, and inspired to grow.

If you're passionate, curious, and ready to make an impact—we'd love to meet you.



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