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Highspot · 2 days ago

Sr. Backend Software Engineer, Skills & Rep Agents

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

CAD$146K/yr - CAD$178K/yr

5+ years exp

Highspot is pioneering sales productivity through innovative software solutions. The Senior Backend Software Engineer will lead the design and development of AI-driven coaching experiences, focusing on backend systems and integrations with cutting-edge AI technologies.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Enterprise SoftwareSales AutomationSales EnablementSoftware

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain high-quality, scalable, and user-centric backend systems using modern technologies

Architect and optimize backend infrastructure to power intelligent, AI-driven workflows and Agentic AI integrations

Build and maintain integrations with multiple large language models (LLMs) including ChatGPT, Claude, and other OpenAI and Microsoft models

Collaborate closely with AI/ML engineers to productionize agentic workflows and autonomous reasoning systems

Partner effectively with Product Management and UX Design to translate ideas and research into production-ready, AI-enhanced features

Leverage AI-assisted development tools such as Cursor, GitHub Copilot, and other code generation frameworks to accelerate development and improve code quality

Lead and mentor engineers through complex projects, emphasizing clean architecture, testing, and software craftsmanship

Drive backend infrastructure improvements that enhance reliability, observability, and performance

Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver differentiated customer value through AI and data-driven solutions

Troubleshoot and resolve critical production issues while contributing to internal documentation and best practices

Qualification

RubyPythonAI/LLM integrationBackend architectureAPI designData modelingWeb application developmentCommunication skillsMentoringCollaborationProblem-solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience

5+ years of experience in back-end software development building and maintaining large-scale web applications

At least 3 years of experience working with object-oriented programming languages

Experience architecting, building, and deploying mid-to-large scale web applications in a distributed environment

Strong understanding of API design, data modeling, and backend scalability

Deep expertise in web performance, security, and reliability best practices

Proven ability to deconstruct complex technical problems and deliver elegant, maintainable solutions

Excellent communication skills and a demonstrated ability to influence key technical decisions

A collaborative mindset with a passion for mentoring and technical leadership

An entrepreneurial spirit: you're agile, creative, resourceful, and driven to make an impact through innovation

Preferred

Ruby and Python preferred

Experience integrating or working with AI/LLM platforms such as OpenAI, Anthropic (Claude), or Azure OpenAI

Familiarity with AI-powered development tools (e.g., Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Cody, etc.) and a demonstrated ability to incorporate them effectively into day-to-day workflows