Staff Software Engineer - UI Platform
Staff Software Engineer leading the architectural vision and hands-on development of shared UI platform infrastructure, including reusable components and globalization capabilities. Requires 5+ years of software development experience, strong architecture expertise, and proficiency with Java, Python, or C++ plus modern UI frameworks.
About the job
Responsibilities
- Define, own, and drive the architectural vision and technical roadmap for a major UI platform subsystem, such as internationalization and localization infrastructure.
- Secure buy-in across dependent feature teams.
- Serve as the definitive design reviewer for high-impact proposals and cross-team interface specifications.
- Drive cross-functional alignment and resolve technical ambiguity for initiatives spanning multiple product teams.
- Translate high-level product strategy into actionable technical architecture.
- Share knowledge, mentor Senior Engineers, and establish engineering best practices.
- Build reusable components and robust design patterns that help teams deliver world-ready UIs and APIs efficiently.
- Contribute hands-on to implementation and ensure the technical quality of complex, foundational platform components.
Requirements
- 5+ years of software development experience.
- Expertise in software architecture and implementation.
- Strong development background in a language such as Java, Python, or C++.
- Significant experience with frameworks such as Spring, React.js, or Node.js.
- Strong understanding of software engineering designs, principles, and practices.
- Experience building scalable and maintainable systems.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to explain complex concepts clearly.
Nice to Have
- Experience defining and implementing internationalization and localization strategies for large-scale enterprise applications.
- Deep knowledge of Unicode, ISO standards, and localization frameworks.
- Experience applying globalization expertise to company-wide challenges.
- Familiarity with globalization testing processes.
- Experience working on a platform team that treats developers as customers.
Compensation and Benefits
- Annual base salary for candidates located in Canada: $160,000–$220,000 CAD.
- Equity, where applicable, bonus, and benefits.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- RRSP with a match.
- Healthcare spending account and telemedicine.
- Paid leave, including PTO and parental leave.
Skills
Java, Python, C++, Spring, React, Node.js, Software Architecture, Internationalization, Localization, Unicode, Iso Standards, Globalization Testing, APIs, Scalable Systems
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