Tint

Senior Backend Engineer, Toronto

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

CA$150,000 – CA$200,000Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
E-commerce, BiotechnologyIndustries

Senior Backend Engineer

Salary: CA$150K - CA$200K Employment Type: Full-Time Location Type: Remote


About Tilt

We’re building the next century of shopping—making it feel human, communal, and alive again. E-commerce has spent decades optimizing for clicks, stripping away the trust, joy, and connection that once made shopping meaningful. We’ve recently raised an $18M Series A from the world’s best investors to build the next era of commerce. Now, we’re hiring elite builders to make it happen.


About the Role

We're looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to help architect and scale the systems that power Tilt—from livestreams and checkout to auctions, personalization, and payments. You'll join our Core team: a small, high-leverage group responsible for foundational infrastructure, performance, and reliability.

This role is for builders who thrive in fast-moving environments, think like owners, and aren’t afraid to dive deep into gnarly systems problems. You’ll collaborate closely with product engineers, infra specialists, data scientists, and leadership.

In this role, you will:

  • Design and build scalable APIs and backend services that support millions of real-time user interactions.
  • Own core infrastructure across streaming, payments, auctions, and real-time bidding.
  • Improve performance, reliability, and observability across the stack.
  • Collaborate across teams to ship systems that are fast, resilient, and developer-friendly.
  • Help define and evolve backend best practices as we scale the team.

Location

This is a remote role, but you may be occasionally asked to work from co-working spaces in Toronto.


Who You Are

You’re an ambitious and entrepreneurial engineer who wants to help build something iconic. You’re motivated by impact, not ego. You move quickly, sweat the details, and love working with others who do the same.

We’re looking for:

  • 5+ years of experience building production-grade systems.
  • Experience working in early-stage startups or high-growth environments.
  • Expertise in the Node.js ecosystem.
  • Strong understanding of backend architecture and scalable system design.
  • Deep experience with AWS and infrastructure-as-code (ideally with TypeScript CDK).
  • Fluency with relational databases and data modeling.
  • A clear communicator—written, visual, and verbal.
  • Self-directed and comfortable in a high-autonomy, low-ego culture.

Bonus points for:

  • Experience with NestJS or similar backend frameworks.
  • Familiarity with GraphQL APIs.
  • Knowledge of document databases like MongoDB or DynamoDB.
  • Exposure to frontend frameworks (Vue or React).

Our Stack

  • Frontend: Vue, TypeScript
  • Backend: Node.js, NestJS, GraphQL
  • Infra: AWS, TypeScript CDK, Docker
  • Mobile: Native iOS (Swift), Native Android (Kotlin) with shared KMP layer

Why Tilt

  • You’ll be joining a mission-driven team backed by world-class investors (TechCrunch).
  • You’ll own meaningful systems from day one, with real scope and autonomy.
  • You’ll work alongside curious, kind, and wickedly smart teammates.
  • You’ll help redefine how millions of people shop online.

Curious what it’s like to work at Tilt? Start here. Or just download the app on the UK App Store and see for yourself.

Skills

Node.js
Backend Development
API Design
Scalability
Performance Optimization
Reliability
Observability
Real-time Systems
Payments
Auctions
Live Streaming
E-commerce

Tint

Integrates insurance into digital platforms

About Tint

Tint integrates insurance solutions into SaaS platforms and online marketplaces, allowing businesses to offer insurance as part of their existing services. This approach enhances user experience by providing relevant coverage tied to the services customers already use. Tint stands out by offering white-labeled insurance products, enabling clients to brand the solutions as their own. The company's goal is to transform insurance delivery, driving revenue growth and customer loyalty for its clients.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2018Year Founded
$24.3MTotal Funding
SERIES_ACompany Stage
Consumer Software, Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
11-50Employees

Benefits

Flexible Work Hours
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Company Equity
Home Office Stipend

Risks

Increased competition from platforms like Cover Genius and Zego threatens market share.
Potential regulatory scrutiny could impact Tint's operations and consumer trust.
Dependence on partnerships poses risks if partners face financial difficulties.

Differentiation

Tint integrates insurance directly into SaaS platforms, enhancing user experience.
The company offers white-labeled solutions, allowing clients to brand insurance products.
Tint's API-based technology streamlines the launch and management of P&C insurance programs.

Upsides

Tint's partnership with RVI Group enhances credibility and market opportunities.
The $25M Series A funding boosts Tint's expansion and technology enhancement efforts.
Growing demand for embedded insurance aligns with Tint's offerings, increasing market potential.

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