Senior Software Engineer; Node.JS

About Workstream

Workstream is a mission-driven company building the all-in-one HR, payroll and hiring platform for managing the hourly workforce. There are 2.7 billion hourly workers, making up 80% of the global workforce, but this market has been heavily underserved by technology and deserves better. Workstream has been purpose-built for the hourly workforce from day one so that these businesses and their employees can thrive.

Our customers include leading brands from multiple sectors, including Burger King, Carl's Jr./Hardee's, IHOP, KFC, and Culvers. We are a high growth series B company and quickly expanding our product portfolio to deliver on our vision. We are backed by legendary VCs and industry experts like Founders Fund, BOND, and Coatue.

We are a team from UC Berkeley, Cornell, SJTU, Cambridge, NUS, with broad industry experiences from Tencent, Alibaba, Amazon, Byte Dance, and more. Our engineering team is composed of passionate, driven, and talented engineers who focus on building and innovating cloud technology solutions that empower local businesses to thrive and better serve the deskless workforce in their communities.

We are seeking a talented Senior Software Engineer to join our growing engineering team.

• Work closely with Product Managers, Engineering Managers, and peer engineers to deliver well‑scoped product features.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to address client issues and optimize software performance.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in application development.
• Proficiency in NodeJS development frameworks (Express
  
  JS or NestJS).
• Experience building scalable systems with test‑driven development and CI/CD practices.
• Strong knowledge of SQL databases and Redis.
• Experience with cloud platforms like AWS.
• Solid understanding of programming principles and design patterns.
• Commitment to staying current with technology trends and improving productivity.
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving skills.

• A mission‑driven and value‑based company dedicated to empower deskless workers and local businesses.
• An early employee opportunity at a Series B hyper‑growth startup; work with the founding team and industry veterans to accelerate your career.
• Competitive salary and equity.
• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, and vision.
• WeWork Office – Amenities and Perks.
• Learning/development stipend.
• Unlimited PTO.
• Hybrid Office/WFH schedule.

In compliance with the British Columbia Pay Transparency Act, the base salary range for this role is between $100,000‑$150,000 CAD. This range is not inclusive of our equity package. When determining a candidate’s compensation, we consider a number of factors including skillset, experience, job scope, and current market data.

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Workstream provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

We are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology

Software Development