Senior Software Engineer - Employee Experience (Hybrid) at Homebase

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Fintech, HR Tech, Small Business SoftwareIndustries

Requirements

3–5 years of professional software engineering experience
Strong proficiency in Ruby on Rails, RESTful APIs, and relational databases (PostgreSQL preferred)
Preferred: Experience in FinTech, payroll, or payments systems
Preferred: Familiarity with AI tools, APIs, or frameworks (OpenAI, LangChain, or similar)
Growth mindset and bias to action — learn fast, iterate faster, and bring curiosity to every sprint

Responsibilities

Design, build, and maintain scalable Ruby on Rails services that power payroll, pay access, and employee-facing experiences
Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and designers to deliver fintech and AI-driven features that improve day-to-day life for small business teams
Implement clean, testable, maintainable code using modern development best practices
Experiment with AI and automation to enhance performance, personalization, and operational efficiency
Support continuous delivery and observability for production systems that serve millions of hourly workers
Contribute to Homebase’s engineering culture — mentoring, sharing knowledge, and helping us ship faster with quality

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Ruby on RailsFintechAIPayrollScalable ServicesContinuous DeliveryObservabilityTestable CodeModern Development PracticesAutomation

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the work arrangement for this role?

The position is hybrid, requiring a mix of remote and on-site work.

What technical skills are required for this Senior Software Engineer role?

Candidates need 3–5 years of professional software engineering experience with strong proficiency in Ruby on Rails, RESTful APIs, and relational databases (PostgreSQL preferred). Preferred skills include experience in FinTech, payroll, or payments systems, and familiarity with AI tools, APIs, or frameworks like OpenAI or LangChain.

What is the company culture like at Homebase?

Homebase has a bold, fast-moving team obsessed with helping small businesses thrive, guided by 'The Homie Way' principles like being customer obsessed, moving fast, owning impact, mastering your craft, and winning together. Employees raise the bar, support each other, and celebrate wins as a team in a high-velocity, AI-first environment.

What salary or compensation does this role offer?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What makes a strong candidate for this position?

A strong candidate has 3–5 years of experience, strong Ruby on Rails skills, a growth mindset, bias to action, and curiosity, along with preferred FinTech or AI experience to thrive in a high-velocity environment.

Homebase

Workforce management software for hourly employees

About Homebase

Homebase provides a digital platform that helps businesses with hourly workers manage their operations more effectively. The platform includes tools for time tracking, employee scheduling, payroll processing, and messaging. Businesses can use any device to track employee hours, breaks, and overtime, which simplifies payroll preparation by reducing paperwork. Managers can create and adjust schedules online, sharing them instantly with their teams. The payroll service automatically calculates paychecks, processes direct deposits, and files payroll taxes, making payroll management easier for small businesses. Additionally, the built-in messaging feature allows for effective communication between managers and employees, even when they are not in the same location. Homebase primarily serves small businesses and generates revenue by charging for its software and services. The goal of Homebase is to streamline workforce management for businesses that rely on hourly workers.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2014Year Founded

$183.8MTotal Funding

SERIES_DCompany Stage

Consulting, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Stock options

Comprehensive insurance plans

401(k) with 4% company match

Remote, hybrid, and in-office work options

Top-of-the-line equipment and home office

Annual holidays and accrued PTO

Fun company activities

Risks

Increased competition from companies like Deputy could erode Homebase's market share.

Rapid Canadian expansion may strain resources and lead to operational challenges.

Dependency on third-party platforms like Lightspeed poses risks if partnerships change.

Differentiation

Homebase targets hourly workers, a segment often overlooked by HR tech companies.

The platform offers a comprehensive suite of tools for small business workforce management.

Homebase integrates payroll, scheduling, and communication in a single, user-friendly application.

Upsides

Homebase secured $60M in Series D funding, indicating strong investor confidence.

The company is expanding into Canada, doubling its workforce and opening a new office.

Integration with Lightspeed enhances Homebase's capabilities in workforce management.

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