[![Image]() Meet Jobicy Copilot — free AI autofill for job applications + remote job alerts ›](#) [All remote jobs](https://jobicy.com/jobs.md)Open role[![Palmstreet logo](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2025/06/fa38ec7c-221.png)](https://jobicy.com/company/palmstreet.md)Remote opportunity at[Palmstreet](https://jobicy.com/company/palmstreet.md) # Senior+ Backend Software Engineer – Canada Review the role, location requirements, compensation details, and application process before deciding whether this opportunity fits your next career move. [Apply for this job](#job-application)[View company](https://jobicy.com/company/palmstreet.md)Share14 Sep 2026Published50Listing views2Application actions14 Oct 2026Apply before Opportunity details ## About this role. AI SummaryPalmstreet is hiring a senior backend engineer to build and operate Node.js and TypeScript services powering web and mobile live-shopping experiences. The role emphasizes scalable, reliable architecture for high-volume real-time workflows such as instant bidding, live interactions, streaming, and checkout. The engineer will make key architectural decisions, own systems end to end, and partner closely with product, design, and infrastructure teams. Candidates need 5+ years of experience building scalable infrastructure, English and Mandarin proficiency, and preferably payments and Kubernetes expertise. ## Role DNA A quick view of the complexity, pace, ownership and collaboration implied by the job description. ### Job Complexity 5/5EasyHard ### Pace & Pressure 5/5RelaxedFast-paced ### Autonomy Level 5/5GuidedFull ownership ### Communication Load 4/5IndependentCollaborative AI insightThis is a senior-plus engineering role involving architecture ownership for real-time, high-scale commerce systems used by millions of users. Reliability requirements around payments, bidding, live interactions, deployments, and cross-functional execution make the technical and operational complexity high. ## Salary analysis Estimated compensation compared with the broader CA market for similar roles. Estimated job medianAbove marketC$225,000CA market rangeC$155k–C$220k0C$248k AI insightThe disclosed offer has a midpoint of CAD 225,000 per year, calculated from the CAD 200,000-250,000 pay range. For comparison, an estimated US-market base-salary range for a senior backend engineer with scalable systems, real-time commerce, and payments exposure is approximately USD 155,000-220,000 annually; this market comparison is an estimate and excludes equity. ## Core skills Skills and capabilities most closely associated with this opportunity. [Node.js](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Node.js.md)[TypeScript](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=TypeScript.md)[Backend Engineering](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Backend%20Engineering.md)[Scalable Systems](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Scalable%20Systems.md)[Distributed Systems](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Distributed%20Systems.md)[API Development](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=API%20Development.md)[Real-Time Systems](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Real-Time%20Systems.md)[Payment Systems](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Payment%20Systems.md)[Kubernetes](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Kubernetes.md) Sample interview questionsHow would you design a backend service for instant bidding during a high-traffic live shopping event?I would separate the bid-ingestion path from downstream processing, use low-latency state management with ordered event handling, and make bid submission idempotent. I would define clear concurrency rules, persist an auditable event stream, and use load testing plus observability to validate latency, correctness, and failure behavior. Describe a time you made an important architectural decision for a system with significant scale or reliability requirements. I would explain the business and technical constraints, compare viable options, and describe how I involved relevant stakeholders. A strong example would include the selected design, migration plan, measurable reliability or performance outcomes, and lessons learned after operating the system. What practices would you use to make Node.js and TypeScript backend services reliable in production? I would use strict TypeScript contracts, input validation, structured logging, metrics, tracing, timeouts, retries with backoff, circuit breaking where appropriate, and idempotent handlers. I would also maintain strong automated tests, safe deployment strategies such as canaries, and documented runbooks for critical services. How would you approach integrating or evolving a payment workflow for a marketplace platform? I would begin by mapping payment states, authorization and capture flows, refunds, seller payouts, reconciliation, and failure cases. I would prioritize security, PCI-aware vendor integration, idempotency, immutable transaction records, and monitoring that detects failed or delayed payment events quickly. How do you communicate complex backend trade-offs to product, design, and infrastructure partners? I translate technical choices into customer impact, delivery risk, reliability, cost, and operational consequences. I provide concise design documents with options and recommendations, invite early feedback, and ensure decisions, ownership, and success metrics are explicit before implementation. About Palmstreet: [Palmstreet](http://palmstreet.app/) is the #1 live shopping platform for rare plants, handmade crafts, & unique goods. Founded in 2020 by Instagram and Apple veterans, Palmstreet began as a plant identification app and quickly evolved into a trailblazer in live shopping, beginning with plant sellers. Fueled by a passionate, plant-loving community, we rapidly expanded into new categories to better serve our fast-growing audience. Our vision is to become the “World’s Online Main Street,” bringing the charm of in-person shopping to engaging, social online experiences. Backed by top Silicon Valley VCs and powered by a nimble, empathetic team, we’ve grown our GMV by 500x in the last 18 months. As we continue shaping the future of social commerce, we’re looking for talented individuals who are excited to grow with us and join our mission. The Opportunity: Palmstreet is looking for a Senior Backend Software Engineer to join the team. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will lead the team on key architectural decisions, work on core user experiences like instant bidding and live interactions, develop scalable architecture to handle millions of users, innovate core features like live streaming and checkout processes, and maintain a reliable deployment pipeline. Responsibilities: – Build and maintain robust backend services and APIs that power both web and mobile applications using Node.js and TypeScript – Work closely with PM, design, and infrastructure teams to build scalable products and services – Establish self as an owner of a particular component, feature, or system with expert end-to-end understanding. – Successfully completes projects at large scope while maintaining a consistently high level of productivity Qualifications: – BS (or higher) in Computer Science – Bilingual proficiency in English and Mandarin – 5+ years experience of building highly scalable and reliable infrastructure – Payment system experience preferred – Kubernetes experience preferred Your Location: – Remote – Anywhere in the Canada Compensation: – Pay Range: $200,000 – $250,000 CAD – Equity grants will also be provided as part of the total compensation package. Why Join Us? – Shape the future of live shopping: Be part of a dynamic team revolutionizing the online shopping experience, combining creativity and technology to create immersive, interactive platforms for sellers and buyers alike. – Collaborate with industry pioneers: Work alongside a nimble, innovative team, backed by some of the most prestigious VCs in Silicon Valley, with opportunities to influence the product direction. – Solving complex challenges: You’ll take on complex problems that others haven’t yet been able to solve, driving innovation and pushing boundaries in your work. – Thrive in a flat, startup environment: Take full ownership of your projects while working alongside a supportive team that values collaboration and mutual respect. Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: Palmstreet is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and encourage applications from everyone—especially those whose identities are traditionally underrepresented in tech. We do not discriminate on race, religion, color, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, political belief, or any other characteristic protected by law. For roles in Canada, we also comply with the Employment Equity Act. Application Process: We’re excited to review your application! If your experience aligns with what we’re looking for, our hiring team will reach out to schedule an initial screening call and walk you through the next steps of our interview process. While we try our best to respond to everyone, the high volume of applications may mean we’re unable to provide individual updates if we decide not to move forward. To stay connected and explore future opportunities, follow us on [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/palmstreet/) or visit us at [https://palmstreet.app/careers](https://palmstreet.app/careers). 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