Senior SDE Lead

TL;DR

Senior SDE Lead: Leading and mentoring a team of engineers while contributing hands-on to design, implement, and evolve the Retail Media External API platform, building shared libraries, SDKs, and tooling. Focus on defining the technical roadmap, driving the shift to a federated API model, and balancing product priorities with technical needs to ensure platform investments deliver business value.

Location: Hybrid in Canada or the United States, with an office in Toronto

Company

hirify.global is a leader in commerce media, helping brands, agencies, and publishers create meaningful consumer connections through AI-powered advertising solutions.

What you will do

• Lead and mentor a team of 3–5 engineers, supporting their growth and delivery.
• Contribute hands-on to design, implementation, code reviews, deployment, and monitoring.
• Own and evolve the Retail Media External API platform, building shared libraries, SDKs, and tooling.
• Define and drive the technical roadmap, addressing technical debt and strengthening reusable platform capabilities.
• Partner with Product and domain teams to shape requirements and roadmap, ensuring effective API exposure.
• Lead the shift to a federated API model by coaching teams on best practices and establishing design and review standards.

Requirements

• 7+ years of software development experience.
• Experience in managing a software development team, providing regular feedback, mentorship or coaching.
• Rock-solid foundation in Computer Science (data structures, algorithms, software design).
• Experience with architecting, developing, and extending large and complex systems.
• Demonstrated track record of taking the initiative and acting as a technical lead.
• Strong communication skills and experience working with product owners to understand and implement business requirements.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work model blending home with in-office experiences.
• Learning, mentorship, and career development programs.
• Health benefits, wellness perks, and mental health support.
• Diverse, inclusive, and globally connected team culture.
• Attractive salary with performance-based rewards and family-friendly policies.
• For US-based employees: access to healthcare, dental, vision, 401(k) plan with company match, and various leave plans.
• For Canada-based employees: a work from home allowance.