Senior Backend Engineer

About the Company

Canals provides AI-powered automation for distributors, turning customer emails into quotes, vendor emails into payables, and processing PO acknowledgements. Our AI models handle diverse inputs including text, PDFs, CSVs, and handwritten notes to eliminate manual data entry.

Responsibilities

• Execute backend development tasks with a high degree of autonomy
• Build and maintain scalable services using Node and TypeScript
• Deliver high-quality code in a fast-paced, high-urgency environment
• Solve complex technical problems as a generalist engineer

Requirements

• Strong technical talent and engineering fundamentals
• Ability to learn new technologies quickly
• High sense of urgency and work ethic
• Good technical judgment and ability to work autonomously
• Proficiency in solving DSA-style coding challenges

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with TypeScript and Node.js
• Familiarity with Python, Postgres, or Elasticsearch
• Experience with Docker and AWS
• Knowledge of Sveltekit or Tailwind