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Shopify · 2 months ago

Staff Software Engineer - Internal Tools

positionUnited States
timeFull-time
remoteRemote
seniorityLead/Staff

Shopify is a company dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs and enterprises to reach their potential. They are looking for a Staff Software Engineer to design and build internal tools that enhance workflows and support their teams in creating remarkable products for merchants.

E-CommerceE-Commerce PlatformsEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
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Responsibilities

Design and build scalable, reliable internal tools that solve real problems for Shopify teams
Lead technical architecture decisions, balancing immediate needs with long-term vision
Collaborate with product managers, designers, and stakeholders to understand user needs deeply
Mentor other engineers and elevate the technical quality of our internal systems
Champion best practices in software development while maintaining pragmatism to ship effectively

Qualification

Building web applicationsRuby on RailsReactSystems thinkingUser needs understandingBalancing speedQualityClear communication

Required

Deep experience in building and scaling web applications, with a focus on developer experience and internal tools
Ability to turn complex workflows into intuitive, powerful interfaces
Strong systems thinking and confidence in navigating technical decisions
Clear communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences
Experience with Ruby on Rails, React, or similar technologies
Energized by understanding user needs and solving real problems
Enjoy balancing speed with quality and managing technical debt

Company

Shopify

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Shopify is a cloud-based, multi-channel commerce platform designed for small and medium-sized businesses.
dateFounded in 2004
location
Ottawa, Ontario, CAN
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
https://www.shopify.com

H1B Sponsorship

Shopify has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (57)
2024 (37)
2023 (9)
2022 (84)
2021 (41)
2020 (13)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$122.25M
Key Investors
Bessemer Venture PartnersKlister Credit
2015-05-21IPO
2013-12-11Series C· $100M
2011-10-17Series B· $15M

Leadership Team

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Tobias Lütke
CEO
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Mikhail Parakhin
Chief Technology Officer
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