Research Engineering Design Canada, Inc.

Role Description Contribute across the stack with hands-on exposure to LLM tool-calling & prompting. - Ship full-stack features in TypeScript: React UI + NestJS/Node.js on the backend. - Improve LLM agent reliability: tool-calling schemas, safe context compaction, retries/observability. - Add tests (unit/integration), docs, and CI improvements. - Leave a clean handover at term-end. Qualifications - Currently enrolled in a Canadian co-op or internship program, available Jan-Apr 2026. - Solid CS foundations (data structures/algorithms, problem solving) in any modern language (e.g., C/C++/Java/Python/C#). - Comfortable with Git/GitHub, reading API docs, writing small, safe PRs, and communicating clearly. - Experience in AI based development methodologies and tools (Cursor, Claude Code, Replit) and familiarity on how to apply them at Scale and with a Human in the Loop. - Curiosity about the web stack (TypeScript, Node.js, React, NestJS). - Interest or project exposure with LLM APIs (OpenAI/Bedrock), vector search, or simple Python scripts. - Basic AWS familiarity (S3/IAM/ECS). Company Description Redcan is at the forefront of building agentic AI products and tools that enable our customers to scale their product deployment capability by orders of magnitude. Redcan’s products automate deployment and configuration of complex business processes and requirements, accelerating time to value and reducing cost and complexity of delivering enterprise software products.

ABOUT REDCAN & THE ROLE: Redcan is at the forefront of building agentic AI products and tools that enable our customers to scale their product deployment capability by orders of magnitude, transforming their business and accelerating time to value while reducing cost and complexity of delivering enterprise software products. We’re seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join our growing technical team. This role enables you to shape the future of agentic AI products: intelligent, autonomous systems that anticipate user needs and adapt in real-time to support workflow journeys. You’ll collaborate with a high-performing, seasoned team of engineers, product management and design team members to continue to build our product stack to deliver on our product roadmap and fulfil Redcan’s vision. Depending on your background, experience, and interests, you’ll contribute to the product architecture, functionality, and features, and maintain production-grade software systems across multiple products and domains. For the entrepreneurially minded, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with portfolio companies and build relationships and innovate within the VC and PE ecosystem. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & OUTCOMES: Technical Mastery - Develop robust, scalable applications using TypeScript (React frontend, Node.js backend) - Implement containerized deployments using Docker; apply Infrastructure as Code, where appropriate. - Write maintainable, well-tested code following Redcan’s engineering rubrics for quality and reliability. - Continuously learn and adapt to emerging technologies (AI integration, automation, and distributed systems). - Outcome: Deliver performant, secure, and maintainable software systems that scale effectively across portfolio companies. Impact & Ownership - Lead technical discovery sessions with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into actionable engineering solutions. - Drive project planning and execution across teams, breaking down complex initiatives into deliverable milestones while managing dependencies and risks. - Take end-to-end ownership of features and initiatives, from identifying user problems through ideation, design, implementation, and ongoing maintenance. - Propose and advocate for technical solutions that balance user needs, business objectives, and engineering constraints. - Own the full software lifecycle including post-deployment monitoring, performance optimization, and iterative improvements based on user feedback and system metrics. - Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure seamless integration between frontend experiences, backend services, and third-party systems. - Make data-driven decisions about feature prioritization, technical trade-offs, and system evolution to maximize customer value and business impact. - Proactively identify and address technical debt, scalability bottlenecks, and operational inefficiencies before they impact user experience. - Take accountability for system reliability, including incident response, root cause analysis, and implementation of preventive measures. - Champion user-centric thinking throughout the development process, ensuring solutions solve real problems and deliver measurable value. - Outcome: Consistent delivery of high-impact features that drive customer success, with clear ownership accountability from conception through long-term maintenance and evolution Communication & Collaboration - Work closely with a multi-disciplinary team (product, design) to translate requirements into actionable development plans. - Provide and receive constructive feedback through code reviews and design discussions. - Communicate progress, risks, and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. - Collaborate with multiple portfolio companies, adapting to diverse working styles and priorities. - Outcome: Strong alignment across teams, reduced friction in delivery, and clear visibility into engineering progress. Leadership & Mentoring - Support peers and early-career engineers through pairing, feedback, and knowledge sharing. Strive to have a meaningful, positive influence on their career growth. - Model Redcan’s culture of rigor, curiosity, and continuous improvement. - Participate in recruiting and onboarding by evaluating candidates against Redcan’s competency rubrics. - Lead initiatives across teams, setting technical direction and ensuring execution quality. - Outcome: A continuously developing engineering organization where individuals grow in skill and confidence. Strategic Thinking - Connect day-to-day engineering work to Redcan’s broader business objectives. - Contribute to technical roadmaps and long-term system evolution plans. - Identify opportunities for automation, scalability, and innovation within our engineering and partner ecosystems. - Ensure design and implementation choices position Redcan for future growth. - Outcome: Technology decisions consistently support Redcan’s mission to deliver scalable, high-value solutions. Market & Customer Insight - Understand the market context and business models of portfolio companies. - Participate in customer-facing sessions when needed to validate requirements or gather feedback. - Apply empathy and insight to ensure technical decisions enhance end-user experience and client success. - Stay informed about emerging industry trends, tools, and frameworks relevant to venture-backed startups. - Outcome: Solutions not only meet technical requirements but also strengthen customer value and business differentiation. QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent education or work experience. - 8+ years of full-stack or backend experience; exposure to customer-facing communication and stakeholder collaboration; and demonstrated leadership in project or team contexts. - Proven experience in strongly-typed programming environments. - Exposure to scalable system design, cloud-native architectures, and DevOps workflows. - Demonstrated initiative, ownership, and communication excellence. - Must be authorized to work in Canada, without sponsorship. - Strong experience with current state AI-driven tools, LLM APIs, AI-enabled code development tools, or machine-learning-adjacent development. - Strong preference for recent experience designing and improving SDLC workflows with AI-enabled tools, AI-enabled transformation efforts, and AI-tool evangelism working across teams and organizations. PREFERRED TECHNICAL SKILLS - Languages: TypeScript, JavaScript, Python (and / or familiarity with C#, Java, C, or other strongly-typed languages). - Frameworks: Frontend experience with React, backend experience with Node.js (Express, NestJS or similar). - Databases: Experience with modern relational or NoSQL systems (MySQL, PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, etc.). - DevOps, CI/CD & Infrastructure: Familiarity with containerization using Docker, CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions), and infrastructure as codetools (AWS CDK, CloudFormation). - Version Control: Strong working knowledge of Git workflows. - Bonus: Exposure to AI technologies or APIs that interface with LLMs or ML systems, and experience with agent orchestration tools. OUR COMMITMENT TO INCLUSION Redcan is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are building products for a diverse world and are committed to building and fostering an environment where our employees feel included, valued, and heard.. We strongly encourage applications from racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities and/or people with intersectional identities. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, provincial, or local laws in the regions we operate. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, or internships. We thank all applicants in advance for applying. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted. Staffing Firms: We do not accept unsolicited submissions. All firms must have valid agreements in place before any search engagements are considered.

Role Description Redcan is at the forefront of building agentic AI products and tools that enable our customers to scale their product deployment capability by orders of magnitude, transforming their business and accelerating time to value while reducing cost and complexity of delivering enterprise software products. We’re seeking Software Engineers (Early Career through Senior) to join our growing technical team. This role enables you to shape the future of agentic AI products: intelligent, autonomous systems that anticipate user needs and adapt in real-time to support workflow journeys. You’ll collaborate with a high-performing, seasoned team of engineers, product management and design team members to continue to build our product stack to deliver on our product roadmap and fulfil Redcan’s vision. Key Responsibilities & Outcomes - Technical Mastery - Develop robust, scalable applications using TypeScript (React frontend, Node.js backend) and Python. - Implement containerized deployments using Docker; apply Infrastructure as Code, where appropriate. - Write maintainable, well-tested code following Redcan’s engineering rubrics for quality and reliability. - Continuously learn and adapt to emerging technologies (AI integration, automation, and distributed systems). - Impact & Ownership - For senior levels: Lead technical discovery sessions with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into actionable engineering solutions. - For intermediate and senior levels: Drive project planning and execution, breaking down complex initiatives into deliverable milestones while managing dependencies and risks. - Take end-to-end ownership of features and initiatives, from identifying user problems through ideation, design, implementation, and ongoing maintenance. - Propose and advocate for technical solutions that balance user needs, business objectives, and engineering constraints. - Own the full software lifecycle including post-deployment monitoring, performance optimization, and iterative improvements based on user feedback and system metrics. - Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure seamless integration between frontend experiences, backend services, and third-party systems. - Make data-driven decisions about feature prioritization, technical trade-offs, and system evolution to maximize customer value and business impact. - Proactively identify and address technical debt, scalability bottlenecks, and operational inefficiencies before they impact user experience. - Take accountability for system reliability, including incident response, root cause analysis, and implementation of preventive measures. - Champion user-centric thinking throughout the development process, ensuring solutions solve real problems and deliver measurable value. - Communication & Collaboration - Work closely with a multi-disciplinary team (product, design) to translate requirements into actionable development plans. - Provide and receive constructive feedback through code reviews and design discussions. - Communicate progress, risks, and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. - Collaborate with multiple portfolio companies, adapting to diverse working styles and priorities. - Leadership & Mentoring - Support peers and early-career engineers through pairing, feedback, and knowledge sharing. - Model Redcan’s culture of rigor, curiosity, and continuous improvement. - Participate in recruiting and onboarding by evaluating candidates against Redcan’s competency rubrics. - For senior engineers, lead small teams or initiatives, setting technical direction and ensuring execution quality. - Strategic Thinking - Connect day-to-day engineering work to Redcan’s broader business objectives. - Contribute to technical roadmaps and long-term system evolution plans. - Help identify opportunities for automation, scalability, and innovation within our engineering and partner ecosystems. - Ensure design and implementation choices position Redcan for future growth. - Market & Customer Insight - Understand the market context and business models of portfolio companies. - Participate in customer-facing sessions when needed to validate requirements or gather feedback. - Apply empathy and insight to ensure technical decisions enhance end-user experience and client success. - Stay informed about emerging industry trends, tools, and frameworks relevant to venture-backed startups. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent education. - For early career candidates: - 1–2 relevant co-op work terms or internships, ideally within a large software product organization or large structured corporate organization (>1,000 employees) to gain exposure to structured processes, and software product development. - For intermediate candidates: - Building on early career qualifications, coupled with hands-on experience with production applications, modern databases, and strongly-typed languages. - For senior candidates: - Building on intermediate qualifications, coupled with 5+ years of full-stack or backend experience; exposure to customer-facing communication and stakeholder collaboration; and demonstrated leadership in project or team contexts. - Proven experience in strongly-typed programming environments. - Exposure to scalable system design, cloud-native architectures, and DevOps workflows. - Demonstrated initiative, ownership, and communication excellence. - Must be authorized to work in Canada, without sponsorship. - Bonus: - Experience with AI-driven tools, LLM APIs, exposure to AI-enabled code development tools, or machine-learning-adjacent development. Preferred Technical Skills - Languages: TypeScript, JavaScript, Python (and/or familiarity with C#, Java, C, or other strongly-typed languages). - Frameworks: Frontend experience with React, backend experience with Node.js (Express, NestJS or similar). - Databases: Experience with modern relational or NoSQL systems (MySQL, PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, etc.). - DevOps, CI/CD & Infrastructure: Familiarity with containerization using Docker, CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions), and infrastructure as code tools (AWS CDK, CloudFormation). - Version Control: Strong working knowledge of Git workflows. - Bonus: Exposure to AI technologies, APIs, or tools that interface with LLMs or ML systems. Our Commitment to Inclusion Redcan is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are building products for a diverse world and are committed to building and fostering an environment where our employees feel included, valued, and heard. We strongly encourage applications from racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities and/or people with intersectional identities. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, provincial, or local laws in the regions we operate. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, or internships. We thank all applicants in advance for applying. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted. Staffing Firms: We do not accept unsolicited submissions. All firms must have valid agreements in place before any search engagements are considered.