Staff Backend Engineer

Bettermode

Staff Backend Engineer focusing on building and owning next-gen products at Bettermode. Work involves TypeScript, AI integration, and leadership in a collaborative team environment.

Posted 6/11/2026full-timeToronto • 🇨🇦 CanadaLead💰 CA$175,000 - CA$200,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

TypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Operate across the stack leading complex backend work
Build and integrate AI into customer-facing workflows
Conduct mentorship and code reviews for mid-level engineers
Collaborate within a small, seasoned team
Shape engineering judgment and contribute to product decisions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Deep expertise in TypeScript ecosystem and modern tooling
Clean, modular code writing skills
Strong product instinct and problem-solving skills
Experience with AI and integration of LLMs
Ability to work autonomously in a startup environment
Previous product ownership experience and understanding of multi-tenant systems preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive Canadian health benefits including dental and vision
Unlimited paid vacation days
Paid parental leave
Bereavement leave
Monthly Tech & Appreciation Stipend
Interest-free hardware stipend for equipment upgrades
Complimentary snacks and beverages in the office
Flexible work environment and dedicated seating in Toronto office

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Hard Skills & Tools

TypeScriptAI integrationLLMsmodular code writingbackend developmentproduct ownershipmulti-tenant systems

Soft Skills

mentorshipcode reviewscollaborationengineering judgmentproblem-solvingautonomyproduct instinct