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Job type Full-Time

Salary CAD 200000–250000 / yearly

Posted 15 Oct 2026 (1 day ago)

Category Software Engineering

Work mode Remote

Palmstreet is the #1 live shopping platform for rare plants, handmade crafts, & unique goods. Founded in 2020 by Instagram and Apple veterans, Palmstreet began as a plant identification app and quickly evolved into a trailblazer in live shopping, beginning with plant sellers. Fueled by a passionate, plant-loving community, we rapidly expanded into new categories to better serve our fast-growing audience.

Our vision is to become the “World’s Online Main Street,” bringing the charm of in-person shopping to engaging, social online experiences. As we continue shaping the future of social commerce, we’re looking for talented individuals who are excited to grow with us and join our mission.

Palmstreet is looking for a Senior Backend Software Engineer to join the team. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will lead the team on key architectural decisions, work on core user experiences like instant bidding and live interactions, develop scalable architecture to handle millions of users, innovate core features like live streaming and checkout processes, and maintain a reliable deployment pipeline.





Build and maintain robust backend services and APIs that power both web and mobile applications using Node.js and TypeScript

Successfully completes projects at large scope while maintaining a consistently high level of productivity

Bilingual proficiency in English and Mandarin

5+ years experience of building highly scalable and reliable infrastructure

Remote - Anywhere in the Canada

Pay Range: $200,000 - $250,000 CAD

Equity grants will also be provided as part of the total compensation package.

Be part of a energetic team revolutionizing the online shopping experience, combining creativity and technology to create immersive, interactive platforms for sellers and buyers alike.

Take full ownership of your projects while working alongside a supportive team that values collaboration and mutual respect.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

We celebrate diversity and encourage applications from everyone—especially those whose identities are traditionally underrepresented in tech. We do not discriminate on race, religion, color, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, political belief, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For roles in Canada, we also comply with the Employment Equity Act.

Senior+ Backend Software Engineer - Canada · Palmstreet · Canada

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