Deadline: 2025/01/13 at 11:59 PM PST

What We Do

Long term: We empower farmers to build a more resilient future for global agriculture.

Right now: We build modern irrigation automation for every grower. We do that by building and deploying intelligent devices to automate farm infrastructure for irrigation, fertilization, and other operations along with the software to scalably manage it all.

You might think this is surely a solved problem. It turns out it isn’t. Especially not at the scale our customers, the world’s largest food brands, operate at. And that’s where you come in.

Our Stack

Cloud host: Google Cloud Platform (Cloud Run, Cloud Build, Cloud Storage)
Databases: MongoDB, TimescaleDB (PostgreSQL-based)
Back-end: TypeScript, NodeJS, Mongoose/Typegoose, Jest, Prisma
Front-end: Typescript, React, PixiJS, Material UI, Leaflet
DevOps: Terraform, Docker, Github Actions

Where You Come In

As a Senior Backend Software Engineer on our Software and Data team, you'll play a crucial role in scaling our systems and infrastructure during our critical growth phase while developing yourself technically and professionally.

You will:

Help lead the architectural evolution of our systems to support rapid scaling
Design and implement robust, modular solutions that can adapt to our growing needs
Make complex technical decisions that balance ideal architecture with real-world hardware constraints
Help establish and maintain high engineering standards across our codebase

Your Core Responsibilities

System Architecture and Scaling
Design and implement scalable architectures to support our growing device fleet
Lead the modularization of our existing systems to improve maintainability
Establish patterns and practices for efficient system evolution
Make strategic technical decisions that consider both immediate needs and long-term scalability
Infrastructure Development
Build robust IoT device communication systems
Design and implement efficient data infrastructure to support our growing data needs
Set up monitoring and alerting systems that scale with our device fleet
Develop migration strategies for evolving our architecture while maintaining system stability
Technical Leadership
Guide architectural decisions and establish best practices
Balance ideal solutions with practical constraints, especially regarding hardware limitations
Development and Testing
Write high-quality, maintainable code that sets the standard for the team
Implement comprehensive testing strategies for complex distributed systems
Create technical documentation to support system maintenance and evolution
Planning and Support
Drive strategic planning for new features and technical initiatives
Participate in project scoping, estimation, and roadmap development
Assist with customer support for backend-related technical issues
Contribute to full-stack development efforts when needed to support team priorities

What We’re Looking For

You are:

An experienced architect who can design and implement complex systems
A pragmatic builder who can balance perfect solutions with practical constraints
A methodical designer who also knows when to move quickly and iterate
A collaborative leader who can guide technical decisions while remaining open to feedback
Well-versed in industry best practices for scaling systems
Meticulous and thoughtful in your technical decision-making
An excellent communicator who can explain complex technical concepts clearly
Enthusiastic about visiting customer farms to understand their operations and how our systems can better serve them

You must:

Have formal education in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field
Be able to work in-person in Vancouver, BC

What We’re Excited By

Deep experience with distributed systems and scalable architectures
Strong background in:
IoT device fleet management and communication systems
Data infrastructure design and implementation
System modularization and technical debt management
Migration strategies for evolving architectures
Experience with our tech stack
Interest and/or experience in the agriculture/sustainability industry
Past experience with high-growth startups
Ability and desire to occasionally travel to the USA and potentially other countries

What You Get

Compensation
Salary ~$120,000/year
Stock options package
Equipment budget for your workspace setup
Comprehensive health benefits (dental, vision, mental health, and more)
Flexible policies
Flexible vacation and time-off policy
Hybrid work arrangement (in-office M-W-F)
Flexible hours
Remote work options available
Growth opportunities
Engineering leadership
Life in Vancouver—one of the world's most livable cities with incredible access to nature and activities
Chance to shape a fast-growing startup and transform the agriculture industry
Travel opportunities to visit growers at their operations
A pretty sweet office space at 2285 Clark Dr.

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