Lead Software Engineer

Promise Robotics is a rapidly growing venture-backed technology startup with a mission to help the building industry to harness automation toward producing more affordable and sustainable buildings. Our world-class team combines AI, Industrialized Robotics, and construction under one roof to develop the most advanced robotic products for the construction of highly efficient and sustainable buildings.

We’re looking for a Lead Software Engineer to join our team, lead, and contribute to developing cutting-edge solutions for our web based platform.

You might be a good fit if:

• Have a passion for leading industry-changing solutions with significant social, economic, and environmental impact
• Desire to play a founding role and reap the benefits as part of a growth-stage startup with significant upside
• Enjoy building not only the technology but also high-performing teams and companies
• Are committed to continuous learning at the intersection of several industries

What You'll Do:

• Work alongside senior software developers to lead the development of full-stack software solutions built for robustness, scalability, and performance using state-of-the-art software development practices
• Perform detailed analysis, design, code development, software integration and testing
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the junior members of the team
• Analyze complex functions, procedures and problems to deliver creative and effective solutions
• Participate in design and code reviews

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

• Bachelor/Graduate degree in Computer Science or Computer/Electrical Engineering or related technical fields
• 10+ years of hands-on experience with web-based full-stack application development and related framework (e.g., JavaScript, React, Django, etc.)
• Extensive experience in Python and C++ programming
• Experience in SQL and NoSQL database programming, including MongoDB and PostgreSQL
• Experience mentoring and managing a team of Software Engineers
• Experience working with DevOps pipelines (Git, Jenkins, Azure, etc.)
• Experience in developing REST API
• Experience with software design and development in a test-driven environment
• Knowledge of Machine Learning, Data Mining or Artificial Intelligence algorithms is an asset
• Being a team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Organized, focused and persistent with the ability to work to the plan and meet delivery dates
• Being an excellent problem solver and quick learner
• (Preferred) Knowledge of robotics solutions and robotic manipulators

Benefits:

Competitive salary: we believe in data-driven, equitable compensation decisions. We recently completed a compensation review and implemented salary bands that enable us to pay mid to above-average Canadian salaries across various industries.

Stock options: everyone has a stake in our company.

Holistic benefits: we have a comprehensive benefits package that includes paramedical, dental, vision, and drug coverage for you and your dependents, as well as a health care spending account. These benefits start right from Day 1.

Flexible personal days and vacation policies: we care deeply about the well-being of our team.

Open, collaborative, and supportive culture: you will be part of an incredibly high-performing and collaborative team changing the future of an industry!

Relocation assistance package (if required)

Promise Robotics is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, and gender identity.