Senior Software Developer at 7shifts in Toronto, Ontario, CA

7shifts is a scheduling and payroll platform designed to help restaurant teams thrive. With an easy-to-use app and industry-specific solutions, 7shifts saves time, reduces errors, and helps keep costs in check for over 55,000 restaurants. Our mission is to simplify team management and improve performance for restaurants, with a long-term vision of creating a thriving restaurant industry through the power of connected & engaged teams. As a Senior Software Developer at 7shifts, you’ll join our Growth squad, where the focus is on shipping experiments that improve our in-product activation, retention, and monetization. You’ll be at the forefront of our product-led growth strategy, acting as a key driver in how we test, learn, and scale. You'll report to an Engineering Manager who's invested in your growth, gives you real feedback, and creates the conditions for you to do your best work. In this role, you'll shape high-velocity technical decisions across product, design, and engineering to deliver real value to users. AI is part of the toolkit here, you use it actively, you know when to reach for it, and you hold the bar on what ships.

What you’ll do:

• Lead other developers and the product, design, and engineering (PDE) squad in ideating, refining, and building minimum viable features
• Make pragmatic technical tradeoffs that prioritize learning from experiments and prototypes faster without sacrificing core system stability
• Implement robust tracking and analytics for new features, partnering with PMs and Analysts to review experiment results and user behavior data to iterate on the product
• Improve application performance, reliability, and data integrity by addressing root causes and reducing system complexity
• Set and reinforce strong engineering practices through code reviews, testing, and consistent technical standards
• Mentor other developers through feedback and technical guidance, helping the team make better decisions over time
• Use modern tools, including AI, thoughtfully and responsibly to reduce friction and improve delivery

What you bring:

• A degree or diploma in computer science, software engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
• The ability to take ambiguous business problems and turn them into lightweight, testable technical solutions
• Comfort working in large, evolving codebases and improving existing systems over time
• Sound technical judgment when balancing speed, quality, performance, and long-term maintainability
• Clear communication and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional partners
• Experience mentoring other developers or leading technical discussions within a team

It’d be even cooler if you had:

• Experience in designing, building, and running pricing and feature entitlement experiments
• Experience working with PLG experiment measurement tools like Growthbook, Statsig, or LaunchDarkly
• Founding or early experience at a startup

This role is part of an existing vacancy and is part of our current hiring plan.

Compensation

The base compensation range for this position is CAD $130,000 to $180,000. This range reflects the full growth path for the role, from building core skills, to accomplished performance, through to role mastery. We typically target the accomplished level when hiring externally. At this level, individuals bring relevant experience in the role, demonstrate strong job-related skills, operate with confidence and consistency, and are able to deliver impact with limited ramp-up while still having meaningful opportunity to grow.

Compensation at 7shifts is performance and growth-driven. As you develop your skills and expand your impact over time, your compensation grows with you. Your specific placement within this range is based on your job-related skills, knowledge, and experience, as well as our internal equity assessment. We are always happy to discuss our approach throughout the hiring process.

Our commitment to our Shifties:

• Opportunity: Our product is evolving in exciting ways, and we’re focused on delivering even more value to restaurants. This momentum creates real opportunities to learn and grow. Whether you’re honing your craft or exploring new paths, you’ll be supported and empowered to own your growth and impact a product shaping the future of the restaurant industry.
• Challenge: We’re tackling real problems in a fast-moving, complex industry. The work is scrappy and ambiguous, but meaningful. You’ll think critically, act with intention, and shape solutions that make a real difference for restaurant teams.
• Culture: We’re proud to be recognized among the best workplaces in North America. Guided by our mission and values, we move fast to solve meaningful problems and celebrate wins together. Whether through in-office and remote events, team offsites like Sparks, or everyday moments of connection, we create space for shared growth, collaboration, and fun.
• Equity: We’re a Series C, VC-backed SaaS company, and we believe everyone should share in the success they help create. When we build together, we grow together.
• Health and Wellness: We support Shifties in and outside of work, knowing that what people need can change over time. From day one, you’ll have access to benefits like health and dental, lifestyle spending accounts to a parental leave program built with flexibility in mind, to help you bring your best self to work.
• Flexibility: Our team is intentional around how and where we work, whether remotely, in person, or a mix of both. We prioritize candidates who thrive in a hybrid work environment with offices in Saskatoon and Toronto, ensuring in-person collaboration and connection when possible. Plus, we offer a flexible vacation policy to encourage everyone to recharge when needed. Oh, and our ‘90 Day Shift’ program lets Shift work from (almost) anywhere because who wouldn’t want to trade their desk for a beach view once in a while?
• Support: We set Shifties up for success with the tools they need, like the latest Apple tech, a home office setup, and some 7shifts swag to make it official. But support goes beyond day one. We’re serious about professional growth, offering coaching, feedback, development planning, and opportunities to grow from within.

We know you might not check every box, and that’s okay. If you’re excited about this role, inspired to contribute to a meaningful product, and eager to share ideas that drive real change, we’d love to hear from you. We’re building an inclusive team that reflects the diverse industry we serve, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

We thank you for your interest in joining the 7shifts team!

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