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Senior Software Engineer, Backend (Canada)

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Hiring Remotely in Ottawa, ON
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Senior level
As a Senior Backend Software Engineer, you'll design and build core AI technology, write code, interact with customers, and lead projects at Centari.
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About Centari

At Centari, we believe that in high-stakes dealmaking, the competitive edge lies within unlocking your firm's private deal data. Centari is building the deal intelligence platform for the future of law and finance, moving beyond simple automation and into a world of data-driven dealmaking. Our proprietary Deal Reasoning Engine transforms a firm’s goldmine of complex documents into strategic insights, empowering global deal teams to negotiate with the full force of their organization’s collective knowledge.
Our platform spans M&A, credit finance, fund formation, and real estate. Every deal a firm runs through Centari makes the next one sharper, giving deal teams a clearer view of the market than anyone on the other side of the table.
Today, Ropes & Gray, Willkie, Fried Frank, Wilson Sonsini, and practices across the AmLaw 25 and Magic Circle rely on Centari. We're backed by GTMfund, Jeremy Kranz (former DoorDash board), Andy Appelbaum (Seamless), Jack Altman, South Park Commons, and Recall Capital.
We are drawn to complexity because that is where true innovation happens. If you’re a builder who thrives in ambiguity and operates with radical ownership, we’d love to meet you.
For more information, check out centari.com or find us on LinkedIn.

About the Role

We are hiring a Senior Software Engineer, Backend to join our product team. You'll be a key player in designing and building Centari's core AI technology, working alongside engineers who share a bias for action. As one team, you'll write code, shape the product, interact with customers, and drive initiatives from concept to completion.

Our systems are built with Go and React/TypeScript, leveraging cutting-edge LLM technologies across infrastructure, search, and persistence layers. If you're passionate about building impactful LLM applications and thrive on owning complex challenges, we want to hear from you.

Requirements
  • At least 5+ years of experience building production-ready applications in Go or another strongly typed language.

  • Some experience with or strong interest in LLMs, knowledge graphs, semantic search, and other AI/ML technologies.

  • Proven ability to work with cutting-edge technology and eagerness to learn new skills.

  • Willingness to roll up sleeves and get things done - our engineers are comfortable switching between different technical domains as needed.

  • Strong collaboration skills and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

  • Experience as a tech lead or driving projects end to end.

Nice to have
  • Experience in enterprise SaaS or with highly regulated industries (e.g., legal, financial services, healthcare).

  • Experience in a startup environment.

  • Specialized experience and skills in either full-stack product development or data/ML infrastructure.

What we offer
  • Build at the frontier of AI for knowledge work, with a highly engaged user base from top firms.

  • Flat organizational structure promoting autonomy and direct impact.

  • Meaningful equity in a high-growth startup.

  • Competitive salary

  • 100% remote. Flexible PTO.

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