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Backend Engineer

EvenUp15 days ago
Toronto
CA$72,071 - CA$155,263/yearly
Mid Level

Top Benefits

Flexible working hours
Choice of medical, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible paid time off and 10+ holidays

About the role

Who you are

  • Extensive experience in backend development and a strong understanding of distributed systems
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Go, Java, or C++, with the ability to write clean, maintainable, and production-ready code
  • Proven experience building scalable, reliable systems and APIs in a high-performance environment
  • Experience working in a startup environment and thriving in a dynamic, fast-paced culture
  • Strong understanding of modern engineering practices, including test-driven development, code reviews, and deployment pipelines
  • Experience in cloud infrastructure, preferably with technologies like AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, and Terraform
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and communication abilities with cross-functional teams
  • Leadership potential to mentor junior engineers and guide best practices as the team grows
  • Experience working with AI/ML systems, especially generative AI or legal tech applications
  • Familiarity with data science, machine learning, or building systems that integrate with large-scale data processing pipelines
  • Previous experience scaling backend systems in a fast-growing startup

What the job involves

  • EvenUp is seeking a Backend Software Engineer to join our Toronto team as we build a world-class engineering organization for our expansion in Canada
  • As we strengthen our presence in Toronto, we’re searching for engineers passionate about technology, scalability, and making an impact in the legal tech space
  • You’ll be a key part of an ambitious team focused on building reliable, scalable backend systems for an AI-powered platform redefining the future of legal services
  • Design, develop, and optimize robust, scalable backend systems that power EvenUp’s AI-driven platform, ensuring reliability and performance at scale
  • Work closely with engineering teams to understand new product requirements and deliver high-quality, scalable solutions
  • Collaborate with world-class engineers on challenging backend problems, including data processing, infrastructure, and integration of large-scale machine learning models
  • Drive the development of key backend frameworks, libraries, and systems to enhance EvenUp’s product offerings
  • Contribute to EvenUp's engineering culture by helping new engineers understand what it takes to build systems in a Silicon Valley-style startup, while ensuring quality and best practices in a fast-paced environment
  • Actively participate in team building and mentorship to help build a world-class engineering team in Toronto
  • Own complex engineering projects from inception to deployment, ensuring they meet EvenUp’s high standards for performance, scalability, and security

Benefits

  • Flexible working hours to match your style
  • Offsites - get to meet your coworkers on a fully-expenses trip ever 6-12 months
  • A variety of virtual team events such as game nights & happy hours
  • Choice of medical, dental, and vision insurance plans for you and your family
  • Flexible paid time off and 10+ holidays per year
  • A stipend to upgrade your home office for fully-remote roles
  • 401k for US-based employees

About EvenUp

Technology, Information and Internet
201-500

EvenUp's vision is to help these injury victims get the justice they deserve, irrespective of their income, demographics, or legal representation.