Senior Software Engineer II, Full Stack - Growth (Hybrid)
About this role
The day-to-day work for this Senior Software Engineer II, Full Stack role involves owning the greenfield development of AI-powered systems that directly impact the Growth, Sales, and Product functions at Homebase. This individual will be responsible for building essential GTM tooling, developing experimentation infrastructure, and creating intelligent automation features that scale the company's growth engine. A core focus is defining and implementing new capabilities on the AI-first platform, requiring the ability to move from initial concept through to full delivery.
This position exists to establish and implement new technical foundations for scaling the business through intelligent systems. The role demands someone who thrives on zero-to-one execution, enjoys cross-functional collaboration, and is motivated by building systems that have a tangible effect on company growth. It is ideal for an engineer who wants to define the future of the platform by integrating AI and LLMs into core business operations.
Candidates who excel in this role are those who possess a strong sense of ownership, operate with urgency, and are adept at navigating ambiguous technical problems. A successful candidate will balance deep technical skill with strong communication abilities necessary to translate complex business needs into clear, actionable technical solutions.
What you will do
- Lead the technical design and implementation of new Go-to-Market (GTM) tools and platforms designed to enhance scale and automation.
- Partner with Sales, Data, Analytics, and Product teams to convert business requirements into well-defined technical solutions.
- Modernize and contribute to the experimentation infrastructure to help teams achieve faster iteration cycles and improved learning.
- Develop AI- and LLM-powered capabilities, such as agents and workflows, to unlock new growth opportunities.
- Elevate engineering quality by providing system design leadership, conducting architecture reviews, and mentoring team members.
- Drive technical discovery in unclear problem areas by clarifying requirements and shaping the technical roadmap.
What you need
- Possesses at least five years of software engineering experience, with a minimum of two years dedicated to technical leadership.
- Demonstrates strong full-stack development capabilities, specifically with Rails and React, or equivalent modern stacks.
- Has a proven history of successfully leading ambiguous, greenfield projects from initial concept through to final delivery.
- Experience designing systems capable of integrating multiple data sources and supporting complex operational workflows is required.
- Must have hands-on experience building with AI/LLMs, including experience with agents, embeddings, and orchestrating model calls.
- Requires strong communication skills to effectively align technical and non-technical stakeholders toward shared objectives.
- Must have a track record of making pragmatic architectural decisions that successfully balance development speed with long-term scalability.
Nice to have
- Experience with specific AI/LLM frameworks
Benefits
- Stock options + TFSA/RRSP with 4% company match
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents
- Flexible PTO + company holidays + designated focus periods
- Paid Time Off
- Maternity/Parental Leave EI top-up support offered (after 6 months of service)
- Work From Anywhere Month + meeting-free weeks yearly
- Life insurance + short/long-term disability coverage
- Meals provided, team offsites, and Customer Days
Skills and tech stack
Questions candidates ask
What is the remote policy?
The company offers a Work From Anywhere Month and meeting-free weeks yearly. Additionally, Tuesdays and Wednesdays are required in-office days to accelerate iteration and build team connections.
What is the compensation structure?
The role offers a salary range between $175K and $205K, in addition to equity and matching contributions to retirement savings.
What is the primary tech stack?
The required full-stack skills include Rails and React, alongside hands-on experience building with AI/LLMs like agents and embeddings.
How is technical discovery handled?
The role involves driving technical discovery in ambiguous problem spaces by clarifying requirements and providing direction when paths are not immediately obvious.