Principal Software Engineer (SaaS)

TL;DR

Principal Software Engineer (SaaS): Defining and evolving the long-term technical roadmap for a future-readiness platform with an accent on architecture, system scalability, and AI integration. Focus on establishing technical guardrails, reducing technical debt, and mentoring senior engineering talent to ensure high-quality, performant software delivery.

Location: Must be based in Canada and available to work in Eastern Time Zone hours.

Salary: $180,000 - $220,000 CAD

Company

hirify.global is a leading developer of future-readiness programs dedicated to helping students explore and plan their career paths.

What you will do

• Define and evolve the long-term technical roadmap aligned with business strategy.
• Set technical direction for scalable, secure, and maintainable system architecture.
• Partner with engineering leaders to integrate AI into the development lifecycle.
• Identify and prioritize technical debt while balancing long-term system health.
• Champion CI/CD processes and strengthen quality strategies in collaboration with DevOps and QA.
• Mentor senior technical talent and play an instrumental role in the hiring strategy.

Requirements

• Must be based in Canada and available for Eastern Time Zone hours.
• 15+ years of software engineering experience with 5+ years at the staff or principal level.
• Deep expertise in C#/.NET, TypeScript, Angular, SQL, Redis, and Azure.
• Proven experience applying AI to engineering workflows with sound judgment on trade-offs.
• Strong track record in high-growth SaaS environments.
• Excellent conflict management and ability to drive evidence-based decisions.

Culture & Benefits

• 4 weeks of vacation.
• Employer-paid health and dental benefits.
• Group RRSP with 3% matching.
• 4-month top-up for parental leave.
• Professional development budget for continuous learning.
• Inclusive and diverse work environment.