[Remote] Lead Engineer at Canary Technologies

Apac, Apac, Uganda

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Hospitality, Technology, SoftwareIndustries

Requirements

5-8+ years of a strong engineering background including being in IC engineering role
3+ years of proven experience of leading successful engineering teams
Solid knowledge of developing backend applications
Have a strong demonstrated ability to ship high-quality products
Self-motivated, collaborative, and diligent work ethic
Excellent communication skills. You love being part of a diverse team, building consensus, and establishing credibility. You are a Class-A communicator: curious, thoughtful, clear, and (mostly) correct
Comfort with ambiguity and is eager to embrace ownership and accountability
Bonus: Strong Vue / TypeScript experience and strong Django / Python experience

Responsibilities

Directly manage a pod of engineers responsible for accelerating Canary's growth in APAC
Set an example as an IC in terms of both the quality and velocity of code that you ship
Think about overall architecture and own its evolution based on engineering and product needs
Understand metrics and how our customers use our products, strong voice on product decisions and prioritization
Independently mentor and advise engineers in a pod
Build engineering execution plans, breakdown and assign work to engineers in the pod
Run pod processes autonomously and escalate appropriately when required
Participate in hiring and interviewing

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

software engineeringarchitecture designtechnical leadershipmentoringcode qualityoperational excellencemetrics analysisproduct decisionshiringinterviewing

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What experience is required for the Lead Engineer role?

Candidates need 5-8+ years of strong engineering background including IC roles, 3+ years leading successful engineering teams, solid knowledge of backend applications, and a demonstrated ability to ship high-quality products.

What are the main responsibilities of the Lead Engineer?

Responsibilities include directly managing a pod of engineers for APAC growth, setting an example as an IC with high-quality code, owning architecture evolution, influencing product decisions, mentoring engineers, building execution plans, running pod processes, and participating in hiring.

Is the Lead Engineer position remote or office-based?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the salary or compensation for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What benefits does Canary Technologies offer?

Benefits include Canary Days with company-wide days off each month for recharging and a Self Improvement Club that meets monthly to share insights.

Canary Technologies

Hospitality management software for hotels

About Canary Technologies

Canary Technologies specializes in hospitality management software aimed at improving the guest experience and optimizing hotel operations. Their main product is a Digital Guest Journey Platform that offers features like room upgrades, early check-in, late checkout, and other amenities, allowing hotels to provide personalized services while maximizing revenue. This platform integrates smoothly with existing hotel technologies, ensuring efficient operations. Unlike many competitors, Canary Technologies operates on a subscription-based model, providing a scalable software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution that caters to a wide range of clients, from small boutique hotels to large chains. The company's goal is to transform hotel management by enhancing guest satisfaction and driving revenue growth.

None, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2018Year Founded

$92.5MTotal Funding

SERIES_CCompany Stage

Enterprise Software, Consumer GoodsIndustries

51-200Employees

Benefits

Health insurance

Flexible working hours

Training & career development

Regular team building events

Travel stipend at Canary hotels

Internal promotions

Stocked kitchen

Risks

Emerging competition from Otelier's AP automation product challenges Canary's market share.

Guesty's $130 million funding round enhances its competitive capabilities.

Rapid AI growth in tourism increases pressure on Canary to innovate.

Differentiation

Canary Technologies offers a comprehensive Digital Guest Journey Platform for hotels.

The platform integrates seamlessly with existing hotel technology stacks.

Canary Technologies focuses on AI-driven personalization in guest services.

Upsides

Canary Technologies won eight 2025 HotelTechAwards, showcasing industry recognition.

Partnerships with BWH and TUI Hotels enhance Canary's market presence.

The rise of contactless technology adoption benefits Canary's mobile check-in solutions.

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