Founding Principal Engineer - Workbench Full-Time Immediate 175-$210k CAD per year (negotiable) Fulfillment IQ is a supply chain engineering and transformation company that helps brands, retailers, and 3PLs design, build, and scale high-performance logistics operations. We work at the intersection of strategy, operations, and technology where we solve complex, real-world problems across warehouse design, automation, order management, transportation, and end-to-end supply chain execution. Our teams combine deep domain expertise with strong technical capability, delivering outcomes through consulting, systems implementation, and proprietary platforms that accelerate time-to-value and reduce delivery risk.

Workbench is a new FIQ platform that automates complex warehouse design: turning real-world requirements, constraints, and operational data into designs that today demand weeks of expert manual work.

You will be the founding technical owner: designing the core architecture, making the foundational technology decisions, and writing the production code that the early team builds on. As the platform matures, the role evolves into long-term technical ownership and system stewardship. It blends deep engineering execution with architectural responsibility and product-level technical decision-making. 10+ years building cloud-native backend or platform systems Strong hands-on experience designing and building distributed systems Modern cloud infrastructure and deployment pipelines Strong fundamentals across system design, performance, reliability, and maintainability Comfort operating in high-ownership, low-process,



early-stage environments Proficiency in Python/FastAPI Experience shipping AI/LLM-driven capabilities in production (requirement extraction, generation pipelines, agentic workflows) Supply chain, logistics, or warehouse operations domain Python and TypeScript/Next.js on Azure; Own end-to-end technical design and implementation of the Workbench platform Make foundational decisions on architecture, data models, and technology Establish development standards, CI/CD, and engineering practices for the team forming around you Rapidly prototype and validate architectural decisions through real implementations Work directly with domain experts to encode warehouse design knowledge into the platform Identify architectural risks early and prevent technical debt accumulation Serve as the primary technical owner through the platform's early lifecycle 60: Core platform components or MVP foundation delivered; Reliable platform foundation ready for feature expansion; long-term technical roadmap presented; Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Delivery of production-ready platform foundation Reduction of architectural rework and technical debt Engineering velocity enabled by foundational design We believe in giving our senior technical leaders real ownership, real influence, and the opportunity to shape platforms that power real-world logistics operations.





Build systems that directly impact global commerce and supply chain performance. We invest in mentorship, leadership development, learning budgets, and long-term career growth. We support remote and hybrid work models by offering multiple office locations to help you perform at your best.

From team wins to work anniversaries, we recognize impact, celebrate milestones and reward performance. Comprehensive health and dental coverage for you and your family Time Off: Competitive paid time off and flexible leave policies Retirement: Retirement savings programs and employer contributions Flexible Work: Remote and hybrid work options Equipment allowances, internet reimbursements, business travel coverage, and employee stock options (ESOP), where applicable.

Community Engagement: Team events, meetups, and company offsites We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and high-performing workplace. Use of Artificial Intelligence in Hiring

FIQ uses artificial intelligence to assist in the screening, assessment, and shortlisting of applications for this position, including features within our applicant tracking system. Accommodations are available on request at any stage of recruitment and assessment. Your personal information is collected and used for recruitment purposes in accordance with FIQ's Candidate Privacy Notice.

This includes the use of AI-assisted screening described above and storage that may occur in the United States. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and high-performing workplace. Website

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