CSC Generation

Senior Full-Stack Engineer

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Retail, E-commerce, BiotechnologyIndustries

Senior Full-Stack Engineer

Employment Type: Full Time Location Type: [Not Specified] Salary: [Not Specified]


Position Overview

CSC Generation Enterprise (CSC) is an AI-enabled multi-brand platform that acquires and transforms legacy businesses into profitable, digital-first, consumer-centric businesses. CSC's platform is purpose built around its core M&A strategy and drives alpha by encoding revenue growth, unit margin management, and other expert-level retail practices into automation and AI. CSC owns and operates more than 10 companies, including Sur La Table, Backcountry, and One Kings Lane. Together, our companies generate $1B+ in revenue and we employ over 2000 people across North America. We are backed by world-class investors and continue to pursue platform and add-on acquisitions at pace.

At Backcountry, our mission is to connect people to their passions. Our four online stores—Backcountry, Level 9 Sports, Competitive Cyclist, MotoSport and, SteepandCheap—aim to supply our customers with the gear, knowledge, and inspiration necessary to get out there and chase down life’s greatest moments. We do this by providing the biggest and best assortment of premium outdoor products, superior shopping experience, personalized Gearhead expertise, lightning-fast and accurate fulfillment, and inspirational, informative, and community-centered content.

This role is challenging – above and beyond the day-to-day responsibilities, you’ll have a big role within a fast-paced team. This position will report into the Director of Engineering.


Responsibilities

  • Build, design, and maintain high-quality, scalable full-stack applications using React, Next JS, TypeScript, Java, Node JS, and modern frameworks.
  • Leverage AI-powered tools like Cursor AI, ChatGPT, Co-Pilot, Perplexity, or similar technologies to streamline development, enhance user experiences, and deliver innovative solutions at scale.
  • Partner closely with Product, Design, and Engineering teams to bring ideas to life across Backcountry, Competitive Cyclist, MotoSport, and SteepandCheap.
  • Write clean, modular, and well-documented code that’s easy to maintain and expand.
  • Advocate for simple, scalable solutions by understanding business problems deeply.
  • Proactively identify technical improvements and recommend architectural enhancements.
  • Lead by example in code reviews, mentoring junior engineers, and driving best practices.
  • Participate in all stages of the development lifecycle - requirements, design, development, testing, deployment, and documentation.
  • Monitor systems in production and provide day-to-day support, ensuring stability and performance.
  • Occasionally lead a small squad of 2-3 engineers from planning to execution.

Requirements

  • Senior-level full-stack development experience with expertise in React, Next.js, TypeScript, Java, and Node JS.
  • Strong knowledge of modern web development concepts, design patterns, and architecture.
  • Experience with AI technologies like Cursor AI, ChatGPT, Copilot, or similar tools to support full-stack development and user engagement strategies is a plus.
  • Experience in cloud environments (GCP/AWS) and with CI/CD pipelines.
  • Proficiency in SQL and NoSQL databases.
  • Exposure to Docker, Kubernetes, and DevOps best practices (nice-to-have).
  • Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
  • Passion for clean code, unit testing, and performance optimization.
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field (or equivalent experience).

What’s in it for you?

Joining CSC Generation isn’t just about having a seat at the table—it’s about helping redesign the table entirely. You’ll be challenged, stretched, and supported as you grow faster than you thought possible. In addition to competitive compensation, we offer:

  • Executive Access: Work directly with brand CEOs and senior leadership, solving real business problems and earning mentorship from top operators.
  • AI-First Skill Building: Get hands-on with the most advanced AI tools in the market. From automation to prompt engineering, you’ll be at the forefront of technological innovation.

Application Instructions

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Company Information

CSC Generation Enterprise (CSC) is an AI-enabled multi-brand platform that acquires and transforms legacy businesses into profitable, digital-first, consumer-centric businesses.

Backcountry is a part of the CSC Generation family, focused on connecting people to their passions through premium outdoor products and exceptional service.

Skills

React
Next JS
TypeScript
Java
Node JS
AI-powered tools
Cursor AI
ChatGPT
Co-Pilot
Perplexity

CSC Generation

Acquires and revitalizes struggling retail brands

About CSC Generation

CSC Generation specializes in acquiring and revitalizing struggling retail brands to make them profitable. The company identifies underperforming brands with potential and integrates them into its operating platform, which includes technology, skilled personnel, and efficient processes. This approach has allowed CSC Generation to successfully transform several well-known brands, such as DirectBuy and Sur La Table, into profitable ventures. The company generates revenue through the sales of products from its portfolio, which features over 325,000 items and attracts around 10 million monthly page views. Unlike many competitors, CSC Generation focuses on "unsexy" opportunities—brands that others might overlook but have significant turnaround potential. The goal of CSC Generation is to drive growth and profitability for the brands it acquires, ultimately enhancing the customer experience and increasing sales.

Merrillville, IndianaHeadquarters
2016Year Founded
$107.6MTotal Funding
SERIES_ECompany Stage
Consumer Software, Consumer GoodsIndustries
51-200Employees

Risks

Increased competition may lead to higher acquisition costs for CSC Generation.
Operational challenges in integrating new brands like Backcountry could affect performance.
Economic downturns could reduce consumer spending, impacting CSC's profitability.

Differentiation

CSC Generation specializes in acquiring and revitalizing struggling retail brands.
The company integrates brands into its platform to drive growth and profitability.
CSC Generation identifies 'unsexy' opportunities with significant potential for turnaround.

Upsides

CSC Generation's acquisition of Backcountry expands its consumer-centric brand portfolio.
The rise of AI-driven personalization can enhance CSC's customer engagement and conversion rates.
Direct-to-consumer models offer CSC increased profitability by cutting out intermediaries.

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