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Senior Software Developer, Growth

7shifts
Location
Toronto, ON, Saskatoon, SK
Posted
2 months ago
Department
Engineering
Salary
$130,000 to $180,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • A degree or diploma in computer science, software engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
  • Ability to take ambiguous business problems and turn them into lightweight, testable technical solutions
  • Comfort working in large, evolving codebases and improving existing systems over time
  • Sound technical judgment when balancing speed, quality, performance, and long-term maintainability
  • Clear communication and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional partners
  • Experience mentoring other developers or leading technical discussions within a team
Nice to have
  • Experience in designing, building, and running pricing and feature entitlement experiments
  • Experience working with PLG experiment measurement tools like Growthbook, Statsig, or LaunchDarkly
  • Founding or early experience at a startup
What the job really is

As a Senior Software Developer at 7shifts, you'll be part of the Growth squad, focusing on shipping experiments to enhance product activation, retention, and monetization. Your role involves leading development efforts, making technical tradeoffs, implementing tracking for new features, and mentoring other developers. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions while utilizing modern tools, including AI, to improve processes.

Benefits
  • Base compensation range of CAD $145,000 to $190,000
  • Performance and growth-driven compensation model
  • Health and dental benefits
  • Lifestyle spending accounts
  • Parental leave program with flexibility
  • Flexible vacation policy
Things to weigh
  • No specific technologies or programming languages mentioned in the posting
  • The role involves navigating ambiguity and complexity in a fast-moving industry
  • The compensation range reflects growth potential but may vary based on experience and internal equity
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