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Spare

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Modern transit operations that help cities run better every day

Vancouver, British Columbia

Software Development
201–500 people

About

Spare is the AI-native city operations platform that helps government and transit agencies deliver more reliable, efficient, and community-focused services. Built on a highly configurable foundation, Spare brings together Paratransit, Microtransit, Fixed Route operations, and Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) in one flexible platform, so agencies can run essential services with greater accuracy and confidence. We specialize in providing agencies with a fully integrated technology ecosystem to: - Modernize ADA paratransit with streamlined eligibility, booking, dispatch, and payments - Deliver flexible microtransit services that extend and complement fixed-route networks - Support fixed-route planning and operations with performance monitoring and decision-ready tools - Manage vehicles, facilities, and equipment through integrated Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) - Turn operational and asset data into actionable insights through built-in analytics and real-time decision support - Run smarter, more connected operations with optimization tools and open integrations across systems With Spare, agencies move beyond disconnected systems to bring service delivery, asset management, and performance data together in a single, adaptable platform that evolves as community needs change. Spare has powered more than 30 million rides worldwide, supporting 250+ transit agencies and municipalities. Agencies including LA Metro, DART, PSTA, MBTA, AC Transit/BART, CapMetro, Milton Transit, Translink, and Winnipeg Transit rely on Spare to modernize operations, extend the impact of limited budgets, and maintain reliable, safe service. By helping agencies manage services, assets, and data with confidence, Spare is reshaping the future of public transportation — enabling long-term operational resilience while protecting the access communities depend on.

Open positions

Junior AI-Accelerated Developer

Hybrid · Vancouver

The developer will partner with the engineering team to accelerate delivery by utilizing AI coding tools to iterate on code, manage branches, and ensure build quality. They will focus on improving engineering throughput by translating instructions into AI prompts and performing quality checks before senior reviews.

Senior Front End Developer

Hybrid · Vancouver

Own and extend the Nutshell design system, including its tokens, shared components, and patterns, while refactoring frontend code and establishing UI foundations for emerging products. Build accessible, consistent interfaces and support adoption through documentation, feedback, and workshops.

Software Development Team Lead, Infrastructure Platform Team

Hybrid · Vancouver

You will lead the Infrastructure Platform Team in designing and maintaining a reliable, secure, and cost-efficient cloud foundation for transit systems. This involves balancing hands-on technical architecture with people leadership, mentoring developers, and driving SRE and FinOps practices.