Role overview

Jobber is a software platform that helps small home service businesses—such as plumbers, painters, and landscapers—manage their operations through tools for quoting, scheduling, invoicing, and payment collection. As a Staff Software Engineer, you will serve as a technical leader and mentor, working across product engineering teams to drive innovation and shape the strategic direction of the platform.

Key responsibilities

Collaborate with Product and Design partners to conceptualize, design, and deliver features that directly address customer needs.
Partner with cross-functional teams to shape and define the strategic product roadmap for your domain.
Identify and lead large-scale initiatives that drive innovation across multiple teams or departments.
Champion the development of consistent engineering practices and reusable code solutions to enhance overall team efficiency.
Lead group discussions and facilitate consensus on optimal technical solutions for complex problems.
Research, promote, and implement industry best practices within your team’s domain, staying current with technological advances.
Mentor and guide other engineers while actively participating in code reviews and testing to ensure code quality and maintainability.
Allocate time to Staff Dev Projects, including cross-team initiatives, work acceleration, technical debt reduction, and exploration of emerging technologies.

Requirements

Demonstrated expertise in software architecture, system design, and hands-on coding.
Strong ability to lead and mentor teams of engineers and communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
Experience driving large-scale technical initiatives across multiple teams or departments.
Proficiency in identifying and implementing industry best practices and creating reusable engineering solutions.
Ability to customize, extend, and experiment with tools, processes, and frameworks to increase effectiveness.

What makes this role worth considering

Jobber has built a recognized culture of transparency, inclusivity, collaboration, and innovation, earning recognition from Great Place to Work and Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures. The company provides substantial professional development support through onboarding resources, tutorials, hackathons, and mentorship opportunities, with leadership that emphasizes empathy and work-life harmony. You will have the opportunity to shape the future of a rapidly growing platform used by thousands of small businesses while working with experienced teams that span diverse skill levels.