Full-Stack Software Developer
Top Benefits
About the role
At Poparide, we want to create a world where resources are shared to help preserve our planet in generations to come. We’ve built a city-to-city carpooling platform that helps fill empty seats in cars and makes travel more social, affordable and sustainable for everyone.
We’re looking for a Full-stack Software Developer to help us build the features which will lead us into our next phase of growth as we scale from our current 2 million members to 20 million members (and more!).
This is a rare opportunity to join a small but mighty product team at a key inflection point. You’ll work with other talented developers to execute on our product strategy and help scale our platform nationally and beyond.
We are a small, tight-knit team of 17 passionate people. We’re profitable , intentional about staying lean , and proud of our “small but mighty” approach. This role is for someone who’s hands-on , takes ownership , and isn’t afraid to roll up their sleeves to make things happen with limited oversight and resources.
You have…
- 5+ years professional experience building RESTful APIs and backend services in Python/Django/PostgreSQL.
- 5+ years professional experience with React/React-Native.
- A track record of high-quality output and owning features from ideation to post-release.
- A systems mindset , applying engineering principles to design and build reliable, scalable software.
- Patience , a great deal of empathy for users and team members alike, and persistence .
- Exemplary communication skills necessary to succeed in a small, cross-functional work environment.
Bonus points for having
- Experience in wireframing/designing features for mobile/web applications.
- Experience architecting , deploying and monitoring services in AWS.
- Experience managing roadmaps in Notion or GitHub
- Knowledge of French.
What you will be doing
- Build, ship and maintain features across all our platforms (Web, iOS, Android).
- Code reviews to ensure a consistently high quality of work across all platforms.
- Help us shape our processes to remain flexible and efficient as we continue to grow.
- Assist with recruitment efforts and onboarding of new team members.
Compensation & location
- Full-time, remote role within Ontario , with regular coworking in Toronto and Kitchener–Waterloo .
- Base salary starting at $140,000 , plus profit-sharing .
- Equity through the Employee Stock Options Plan (ESOP).
- 20 paid holiday days per year and another 10 paid statutory days off per year.
Why join Poparide?
You’ll join a mission-driven company at a pivotal moment. Your work will directly impact the future of how Canadians travel, and you’ll help build something meaningful, sustainable and community-driven.
We work smart, stay humble and support each other to do our best. We’re a close-knit team that values transparency, curiosity and collaboration, and we’re excited to bring on an engineering leader with product instincts who thrives in fast-paced, hands-on environments.
About Poparide
We’re a city-to-city carpooling platform, and we’re on a mission to fill empty seats in cars to make travel more social, affordable and sustainable for everyone across Canada. By giving people access to shared mobility, we’re creating an innovative travel network that increases vehicle occupancy rates and reduces road congestion and carbon emissions.
Our platform connects people in the real world, helping them travel together, explore new places and forge lasting friendships. By connecting people on rides, we’re helping to build economic value and provide access to communities where public transportation options are limited.
We’re committed to creating partnerships with organizations that believe in building communities based on sharing and reducing our collective environmental impact. If you want to make a positive change through one of the fastest growing movements in today’s sharing economy, we’d love to hear from you.
Full-Stack Software Developer
Top Benefits
About the role
At Poparide, we want to create a world where resources are shared to help preserve our planet in generations to come. We’ve built a city-to-city carpooling platform that helps fill empty seats in cars and makes travel more social, affordable and sustainable for everyone.
We’re looking for a Full-stack Software Developer to help us build the features which will lead us into our next phase of growth as we scale from our current 2 million members to 20 million members (and more!).
This is a rare opportunity to join a small but mighty product team at a key inflection point. You’ll work with other talented developers to execute on our product strategy and help scale our platform nationally and beyond.
We are a small, tight-knit team of 17 passionate people. We’re profitable , intentional about staying lean , and proud of our “small but mighty” approach. This role is for someone who’s hands-on , takes ownership , and isn’t afraid to roll up their sleeves to make things happen with limited oversight and resources.
You have…
- 5+ years professional experience building RESTful APIs and backend services in Python/Django/PostgreSQL.
- 5+ years professional experience with React/React-Native.
- A track record of high-quality output and owning features from ideation to post-release.
- A systems mindset , applying engineering principles to design and build reliable, scalable software.
- Patience , a great deal of empathy for users and team members alike, and persistence .
- Exemplary communication skills necessary to succeed in a small, cross-functional work environment.
Bonus points for having
- Experience in wireframing/designing features for mobile/web applications.
- Experience architecting , deploying and monitoring services in AWS.
- Experience managing roadmaps in Notion or GitHub
- Knowledge of French.
What you will be doing
- Build, ship and maintain features across all our platforms (Web, iOS, Android).
- Code reviews to ensure a consistently high quality of work across all platforms.
- Help us shape our processes to remain flexible and efficient as we continue to grow.
- Assist with recruitment efforts and onboarding of new team members.
Compensation & location
- Full-time, remote role within Ontario , with regular coworking in Toronto and Kitchener–Waterloo .
- Base salary starting at $140,000 , plus profit-sharing .
- Equity through the Employee Stock Options Plan (ESOP).
- 20 paid holiday days per year and another 10 paid statutory days off per year.
Why join Poparide?
You’ll join a mission-driven company at a pivotal moment. Your work will directly impact the future of how Canadians travel, and you’ll help build something meaningful, sustainable and community-driven.
We work smart, stay humble and support each other to do our best. We’re a close-knit team that values transparency, curiosity and collaboration, and we’re excited to bring on an engineering leader with product instincts who thrives in fast-paced, hands-on environments.
About Poparide
We’re a city-to-city carpooling platform, and we’re on a mission to fill empty seats in cars to make travel more social, affordable and sustainable for everyone across Canada. By giving people access to shared mobility, we’re creating an innovative travel network that increases vehicle occupancy rates and reduces road congestion and carbon emissions.
Our platform connects people in the real world, helping them travel together, explore new places and forge lasting friendships. By connecting people on rides, we’re helping to build economic value and provide access to communities where public transportation options are limited.
We’re committed to creating partnerships with organizations that believe in building communities based on sharing and reducing our collective environmental impact. If you want to make a positive change through one of the fastest growing movements in today’s sharing economy, we’d love to hear from you.