Senior Software Developer - New Products
Spare
Software Engineering
Vancouver, BC, Canada
USD 155,575-175,161 / year
Posted 6+ months ago
We are looking for (2) Senior Software Developers to join our AI Voice and Engage teams!
As a Senior Software Developer, you will be tasked with solving complex engineering challenges, fostering a culture of excellence through mentorship, and leading initiatives to enhance our software and team processes.
Successful candidates will be located in Vancouver, BC. This role follows a hybrid schedule. We require team members to be in the office on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, with the option to work remotely on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Our office is located in downtown Vancouver, and we believe this balance fosters strong collaboration while supporting flexibility.
- Department
- Engineering
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Location
- Vancouver
- Workplace type
- Hybrid
- Compensation
- $155,575 - $175,161 / year
- Reporting To
About this role ✨
As a Senior Software Developer you will:
- Work on innovative and emerging products that are reshaping the transit industry - from creating human-like voice interactions for trip booking to building sophisticated automation tools for paratransit services.
- Drive team success by setting an example through your work, providing guidance, and leading the team towards achieving results.
- Take ownership of improving our software architecture and technology, as well as refine team processes to optimize performance.
- Collaborate with and mentor engineers of all levels.
- Review code authored by teammates, enhancing code quality and maintainability.
- Actively participate in team operations, contributing ideas to meet customer needs.
- Contribute and lead design discussions related to code architecture.
- Iterate and improve current development processes to ensure top-tier uptime and efficiency.
- Ensure Engage Team achieves its OKRs by delivering high-quality, reliable features executed with velocity.
About you ✨
You have…
- 4+ professional years of experience as a full-stack software developer;
- An ability to manage relationships and communication with many stakeholders, including internal colleagues, customers, and API integration partners;
- A strong understanding of the business and strategic factors involved in software development projects, with the ability to prioritize tasks and accurately estimate the time needed to complete your work;
- You have worked in a tech-focused company and better yet if you grew within that company;
- You have a strong history of navigating the software problem-solving process, including engaging in discussions, exploring multiple solutions, and critically evaluating each option.
It will be considered a plus:
- Experience with Javascript/Typescript;
- Experience working on SaaS platforms;
- Experience with Docker, Kubernetes and/or GCP;
- Knowledge of accessibility standards ADA, WCAG
Don’t meet every single requirement?
Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification in the job posting.
Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification in the job posting.
At Spare, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment so we strongly encourage you to apply even if you don't believe you meet every single qualification outlined. We also do our best to respond to all applications we receive.
About the Teams:
AI Voice 🗣️
The AI Voice Team at Spare is transforming customer interactions through cutting-edge conversational AI technology. Our flagship product, AI Voice, replaces traditional IVR systems with intuitive, human-like interactions, allowing riders to seamlessly book trips, cancel reservations, and access real-time information without long wait times.
The AI Voice Team at Spare is transforming customer interactions through cutting-edge conversational AI technology. Our flagship product, AI Voice, replaces traditional IVR systems with intuitive, human-like interactions, allowing riders to seamlessly book trips, cancel reservations, and access real-time information without long wait times.
Designed to tackle challenges such as 24/7 service availability, high call volumes, and staffing shortages, AI Voice empowers transit agencies to improve operational efficiency while enhancing rider satisfaction. By prioritizing accessibility and creating equitable experiences for riders who prefer phone-based support, our team is committed to delivering scalable, human-centric AI solutions that make transit more inclusive, reliable, and efficient.
Engage Team ✅
The Engage Team at Spare develops and maintains innovative products that empower our partners to run efficient and comprehensive mobility operations. We manage Engage, a user-friendly platform for managing internal processes such as rider eligibility and complaints; and Workflows, a flexible self-serve automation tool that helps teams focus on what really matters. Our team is dedicated to building scalable, forward-thinking solutions that drive progress in the mobility space and adapt to diverse use cases.
Engage Team ✅
The Engage Team at Spare develops and maintains innovative products that empower our partners to run efficient and comprehensive mobility operations. We manage Engage, a user-friendly platform for managing internal processes such as rider eligibility and complaints; and Workflows, a flexible self-serve automation tool that helps teams focus on what really matters. Our team is dedicated to building scalable, forward-thinking solutions that drive progress in the mobility space and adapt to diverse use cases.
About Spare
Spare's mission is empowering everyone to unlock the potential of mobility.
Spare is the future of shared transportation. We’re revolutionizing how the busy mom from Dallas, the retired teacher from Oslo or the aspiring entrepreneur from Tokyo experiences transportation, by partnering with transportation providers around the world to enable worry-free, efficient, flexible, and automated on-demand solutions.
From the daily commute to non-emergency hospital visits, last-minute lunches, and leisurely trips to the museum, our technology makes people’s lives easier and transit more equitable both for those with specialized mobility needs and those without.
With Spare’s Platform, which includes a feature-rich admin web-panel, as well as rider and driver apps, transportation providers can break free from para and microtransit silos and provide holistic demand-responsive services that give each rider exactly what they need. We also help cities easily optimize their transit network so that the entire transportation ecosystem works better together.
At Spare, nothing is impossible. We think safe, affordable, scalable and eventually autonomous transportation is the right way forward. Join us for the ride!
Spare is the future of shared transportation. We’re revolutionizing how the busy mom from Dallas, the retired teacher from Oslo or the aspiring entrepreneur from Tokyo experiences transportation, by partnering with transportation providers around the world to enable worry-free, efficient, flexible, and automated on-demand solutions.
From the daily commute to non-emergency hospital visits, last-minute lunches, and leisurely trips to the museum, our technology makes people’s lives easier and transit more equitable both for those with specialized mobility needs and those without.
With Spare’s Platform, which includes a feature-rich admin web-panel, as well as rider and driver apps, transportation providers can break free from para and microtransit silos and provide holistic demand-responsive services that give each rider exactly what they need. We also help cities easily optimize their transit network so that the entire transportation ecosystem works better together.
At Spare, nothing is impossible. We think safe, affordable, scalable and eventually autonomous transportation is the right way forward. Join us for the ride!
Guiding Principles
At Spare, we don't have a strict set of values, but rather a set of Guiding Principles that represent the most successful people at Spare.
🗝️ Take Ownership
⛰️ Growth Mindset
🚨 Execute with Urgency
🚌 Drive Results
💩 No Assholes
🤩 Customer-Obsession
⛰️ Growth Mindset
🚨 Execute with Urgency
🚌 Drive Results
💩 No Assholes
🤩 Customer-Obsession
Culture at Spare
You can read more about our culture (and how we work) here
Our Hiring Process
Stage 1:
Application Review
Stage 2:
Initial interview with the People team
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