Staff Software Developer
Description For Staff Software Developer
Vidyard is seeking a Staff Software Developer to join their Development team, specifically supporting the Idea Labs team. This role focuses on new, experimental products within Vidyard's portfolio, targeting uncharted territory beyond the core product scope. You'll work with AI systems like OpenAI's ChatGPT and emerging technologies to gain a competitive edge. Key responsibilities include designing and scaling distributed systems, leading architecture design, developing core services, mentoring team members, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate has 10+ years of experience building scalable web products, strong communication skills, and expertise in technologies like Node.js, Vue or React, TypeScript, GraphQL, and various databases. Vidyard offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, flexible work arrangements, and a supportive, growth-oriented environment. This position is open to candidates located and eligible to work in Canada.
Responsibilities For Staff Software Developer
- Designing, building and scaling distributed systems
- Leading architecture design and documentation for upcoming projects
- Developing core services and maintaining repositories
- Contributing code and reviewing/testing while ensuring security standards
- Mentoring and knowledge sharing across all levels of development
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to solve customer problems
- Building observability and resilience around third-party integrations
- Setting up automated testing (unit, integration, e2e)
- Implementing monitoring/alerting systems
- Mastering large areas of relevant codebase
Requirements For Staff Software Developer
- 10+ years of experience building scalable web products
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Experience with Node.js, Vue or React, TypeScript, GraphQL
- Knowledge of Redis, MySQL, S3, Ruby, Python
- Experience with message queue & broker systems (e.g., BullMQ)
- Familiarity with integrating AI models (e.g., ChatGPT)
- Located and eligible to work in Canada
Benefits For Staff Software Developer
- Competitive pay
- Comprehensive, flexible benefits on day one
- Wellness allowance
- Flexible hours + unlimited vacation
- Mental health coverage (Inkblot + $1,500/person/year)
- Allowance for growth and development
- Parental leave top-up
- Paid volunteer hours
- RRSP match
- Stock options
- Flexible holiday program
- Home office stipend
