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Join or sign in to find your next Join to apply for the Software Engineer, Back End role at Pixieset Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Pixieset is building a next-generation AI Photo Editor for professional photographers, and were hiring a BackEnd Software Developer to help bring it to life. This is an exciting opportunity to join a brandnew product initiative and build the foundational systems that power account management, subscriptions, workflows, and integrations from day one. This role is ideal for a strong backend engineer who enjoys designing reliable systems, writing highquality production code, and collaborating closely with FrontEnd, Product, and ML teams. Youll join an experienced team of engineers and have meaningful influence over architecture, delivery, and how we scale our daytoday operations. If you enjoy systems thinking, thoughtful collaboration, and building technology that supports longterm product growth, wed love to hear from you. Your Impact Design and implement backend services that power the AI Photo Editor, primarily using Python, TypeScript, and SQL Write clean, efficient, and welldocumented code to support scalable back Knox systems and userfacing functionality Design data models and storage solutions across relational and nonrelational databases (e.g., MySQL, MongoDB) Ensure backend systems are secure, observable, and resilient, with appropriate logging, monitoring, and alerting Integrate and maintain thirdparty services and APIs, including Auth0, Stripe/Apple, APNs and Sentry Collaborate with Product, Design, and Engineering stakeholders to define requirements and solve complex technical challenges Participate in thoughtful code reviews and architectural discussions, upholding high engineering standards Role Requirements 3+ years of professional experience building and maintaining backend services and APIs in production environments Proficiency in designing and operating cloudbased systems, preferably on AWS and/or Cloudflare Familiarity with infrastructure concepts such as compute, networking, storage, queues, and serverless architectures Experience integrating thirdparty APIs for authentication, payments, monitoring, and notifications Solid understanding of backend security, scalability, and performance best practices Strong knowledge of relational databases, with proficiency in SQL and experience designing schemas Comfortable working on a new product with evolving requirements; demonstrating a curious, proactive, and collaborative mindset What We Offer Hybrid work environment (2 inoffice days per week) 4 weeks of annual vacation & paid time off for office holiday closure RRSP matching $2,000 annual health & lifestyle spending account $1,000 annual education budget $1,000 annual charitable donation matching Comprehensive benefits: extended health, critical illness, longterm disability & life insurance Companyissued MacBook & home office budget Anniversary rewards & complimentary Pixieset premium account Teambuilding activities & companywide events A workplace recognized for excellence Were proudly certified as a Great Place to Work, ranked Worker 2 among Canadas top employers, and named one of Canadas Top Medium Employers The typical salary range for this position is CAD $94,050 - $128,100 annually. Salary offered will be based on skills, experience and market data. Working at Pixieset Pixieset is the #1 goto platform for photographers to deliver photos, sell prints, book clients, get paid, and more, all in one place. We help millions of photographers and creatives around the world do more of what they love. At Pixieset, youll find a culture built on collaboration, curiosity, and craftsmanship. We care deeply about clean design, thoughtful code, and meaningful work that creates real impact for our users. We value continuous learning, connection, and the power of technology TO simplify complex challenges. Our team is diverse in background and perspective but united by a shared mission: building products that empower creatives to grow with purpose. Were proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work, ranked #2 among Canadas Top Employers, and named one of Canadas Top Small & Medium Employers a reflection of the supportive, growthminded environment weve built together. Pixieset is growing quickly but thoughtfully, combining the stability to think long term with the agility to move fast. Whether youre building new features, improving infrastructure, or shaping the customer experience, your work has both impact and purpose. Every feature we create helps creatives spend less time managing and more time creating. For more information on Pixieset, please visit our careers page and follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, X and Instagram! Seniority level Associate Employment type Fulltime Industries Technology, Information and Media, and Photography #J-18808-Ljbffr