Senior Software Architect

• We’re looking for a Senior Software Architect to lead the technical direction of our video management system (VMS) as we expand AI capabilities across the platform
• You’ll design how AI integrates into our cloud and on-premise deployments at scale—defining architecture, making trade-offs, and working hands-on with engineering teams to solve hard distributed systems problems
• This is a hybrid strategic and hands-on role
• You’ll set technical direction and evaluate new technologies while also doing code reviews, proof-of-concepts, and debugging production issues
• You’ll report directly to the Senior Director of Engineering and work closely with product, security, and engineering leadership across our division
• The right person has built large-scale systems in production, has experience integrating AI services into real-world applications, and knows when to advocate for doing things right versus shipping something that works
• You should be comfortable both at a whiteboard and in an IDE
• This position is based in Vancouver, BC, and the candidate must reside in the Greater Vancouver area, as you will be required to go into the office on a hybrid work schedule
• Join a close-knit community where you can explore your curiosities, shape your career, and maximize your impact
• Own the architectural roadmap for our VMS platform as we integrate AI capabilities
• Translate business requirements into scalable system designs
• Evaluate technical trade-offs and long-term risks with product, security, and engineering leadership
• Design and implement solutions for large-scale codebases across backend and client
• Own non-functional requirements: scalability, high availability, low-latency video delivery
• Establish observability frameworks (metrics, logs, distributed tracing) to turn telemetry into actionable data
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers across the division
• Drive engineering standards and quality through code reviews and architectural decisions
• Build collaborative relationships with developers and technical leadership

Benefits

• Flexible work models
• Paid time off
• Paid parental and family leave
• Health care benefits
• Global wellness resources
• Employee assistance programs
• Rotation programs
• Mentor relationships
• Learning and development opportunities
• Retirement benefits
• Employee bonuses
• Stock grants & employee stock purchase plans- Experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and test automation
• Extensive experience building distributed systems in C++ or C#
• Familiarity with Postgres or other relational databases
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
• Experience integrating AI services or APIs into production applications
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with modern languages like Rust or .NET frameworks
• Strong understanding of microservices, real-time data streaming, and database design
• Track record of shipping large-scale systems to production
• Background in video streaming, media processing, or security/surveillance systems
• Experience architecting modern client applications (React, TypeScript, or similar frameworks)
• 10+ years of software development experience in C++ or C#