Staff Software EngineerAbout LoopLoop Financial is a rapid‑growing fintech startup building the only truly cross‑border banking platform. We help businesses seamlessly manage money around the world so they can access more markets, accelerate growth, and simplify their operations.About the RoleI am Yan, Head of Engineering at Loop, and I’m hiring a Staff Software Engineer to be a technical leader across our entire platform. In this role you will set architectural direction, mentor engineers, and build critical systems yourself – from our core ledger and money‑movement infrastructure to the product features that customers interact with daily. The position is onsite at our downtown Toronto office (Adelaide and Spadina).What You’ll Be DoingLead architectural decisions across the full platform – backend, frontend, infrastructureBuild end‑to‑end features while setting technical direction for the teamArchitect our core ledger, money‑movement systems, and customer‑facing productPartner with product and leadership to shape technical strategyMake technical decisions that balance innovation with reliabilityOwn resolution of complex technical issues across the stackMentor engineers and raise the bar for technical excellenceStay hands‑on – you’ll write code, not just draw diagramsWhat We’re Looking For8+ years building and scaling distributed systemsFull‑stack expertise – comfortable across backend, frontend, and infrastructureExperience with financial systems, payment platforms, or high‑stakes data applicationsTrack record architecting data‑intensive, highly concurrent applicationsExpertise in fault‑tolerant system design and consistency trade‑offsStrong product instincts – understand why we’re building,



not just whatAbility to explain complex technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholdersAbility to improve the people around youBonus– Security engineering background, accounting/reporting knowledge, experience with our stack (Ruby, PostgreSQL, React).What We OfferSalary range CAD$170,000 to CAD$200,000 base annual, commensurate with experienceEquity ranging 0.01–0.1%3 weeks vacationEnrollment in group health benefits after probation periodKitchen full of snacks and drinksCatered lunch on Fridays (we take recommendations!)The ChallengeLoop is adding real‑time payment rails (think FedNow or Real‑Time Rail Canada). In under 500 words, outline the key architectural questions you would want answered before designing this integration. What are the biggest risks? What would you prototype first? Don’t design the whole system – show how you think about large technical decisions. Send your response [email protected] Word/PDF format with the subject line"Staff – [Your Name]" .Interview ProcessSubmit challenge response (async, see above)15‑minute video call with Mandy, People and Business Operations Specialist30‑minute video call with Yan, Head of Engineering90‑minute in‑person technical discussion with Ryan, Engineering Manager and another senior developer60‑minute in‑person meeting with Cato, CEO & Co‑Founder and Sarah, Chief of StaffWork trial for 4–5 days (paid)Background check and offerHow To ApplyClick “apply.” Share your resume, a brief paragraph about yourself, and your previous experience. Don’t forget to send the challenge. Your application will be reviewed by our recruiters and hiring managers; we do not use AI tools for screening or selection. Loop is committed to creating a diverse culture. Apply regardless of background – we’ll assess you on your potential.Diversity & InclusionLoop is committed to creating a diverse culture. We encourage you to apply regardless of who you are or where you came from. If you’re unsure about your qualifications, we’d still encourage you to apply.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Staff Software Engineer - C$170,000 - C$200,000 A Year (Toronto)
🏢 Loop Financial
📍 Toronto