A leading SaaS company in Vancouver is seeking a Full Stack Engineer to develop AI-powered features that enhance operational efficiency for flex space operators. With a hybrid work model, you'll collaborate closely with our Technical Lead to build data pipelines and full-stack features that deliver valuable AI capabilities. This role offers competitive compensation, a strong employee stock option plan, and growth opportunities within a supportive team culture. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Optix is looking for a Full Stack Engineer to help us evolve from a rules-based automation platform into a leading conversational, agentic workspace management system.
You’ll build AI-powered features that help coworking and flex space operators save hours daily while driving revenue growth. Working closely with our Technical Lead and product team, you’ll focus on full‑stack feature delivery—building the data pipelines, integration patterns, and user experiences that bring AI capabilities to life in our platform.
This is a rare opportunity to grow your AI engineering expertise in a profitable, proven SaaS company. You’ll work alongside experienced AI leadership who will help you become expert‑level in AI development while you leverage your strong full‑stack fundamentals to ship meaningful features.
Note: This is a hybrid opportunity for someone based in Vancouver, BC (60% in our beautiful waterfront Gastown office, 40% from home).
5+ years of full-stack software engineering experience with modern frameworks
Strong proficiency with backend development
Solid experience building and scaling backend systems with REST/GraphQL APIs
Strong understanding of databases and data flow patterns; data engineering experience is a plus
You have experience with AI APIs and built something that taught you how they work in practice
Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies quickly and apply them thoughtfully
You understand that AI features require different thinking about quality, testing, and user experience than traditional features
Strong problem‑solving skills and systems thinking about integration patterns
You're empathetic and can work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
You can clearly articulate your technical reasoning to both technical and non‑technical team members
Technical skills:
Experience with backend tools like Git, unit testing, continuous integration, and Linux command line
Comfort working with APIs and integrating third‑party services
Understanding of how to build maintainable, testable code in complex systems
Willingness to learn AI‑specific patterns: prompt engineering, context management, evaluation frameworks
Bonus points for:
Experience with AI frameworks like LangChain, Pydantic, or LlamaIndex
PHP/Laravel and MySQL
Data engineering experience: ETL pipelines, data transformation, working with large datasets
Deployment expertise: Containerization, cloud platforms (AWS/GCP), monitoring production systems
Knowledge of microservices and event‑driven architectures
Prior experience in B2B SaaS platforms
What You’ll Do
Build AI‑powered features that help flex operators automate busywork and focus on growing their business
Develop data pipelines and integration patterns that connect AI capabilities with our existing automations platform
Implement full‑stack features that deliver AI value to users through intuitive interfaces
Collaborate with our Tech Lead to implement evaluation and monitoring for AI feature quality
Identify opportunities to improve user experience and operational efficiency through AI
Contribute to establishing best practices for AI feature development across the team
Build upon our core platform to drive the success and adoption of AI‑powered features
Grow your expertise in production AI engineering through hands‑on work and mentorship
We take care of our teammates
Competitive salary compensation and commission structure
Strong Employee Stock Option Plan offering
Excellent health and dental coverage program provided by Sunlife
Mission‑driven workplace experience with a positive, collaborative and supportive team culture
Personal and professional growth opportunities
Healthy snacks and locally roasted coffee – slow pour is our jam
Team lunches and socials
Annual health and fitness credit
Fun offsite activities that allow us to reconnect as a team
A beautiful, waterfront Gastown office and a flexible 60/40 hybrid workplace plan
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Optix is seeking a Lead Engineer to guide our engineering team through the shift to an AI‑first product and development culture—serving as both a hands‑on builder and technical mentor.
In this role, you'll split your time between building the Optix platform, establishing the technical foundation for the future of our product, and setting good team practices. You'll make architectural decisions, mentor engineers, and partner directly with our CEO to translate product vision into technical reality. You’ll collaborate directly with the leadership team to ensure Optix not only builds world‑class AI capabilities but also does so with a sustainable, scalable engineering culture where AI‑first thinking becomes second nature.
This is a unique opportunity to shape transformation in a profitable SaaS company as we evolve from a rules‑based automation platform into a conversational, agentic workspace management system.
This role is open to candidates Remote, across Canada. If you’re local to Vancouver, the team works out of our beautiful Gastown office 3 days per week.
What You'll Do:
As the Lead Engineer at Optix, you will be primarily responsible for the technical health of the platform, architecting and building new features, and leading the way on the transition to being an AI first, agentic platform.
Technical Leadership:
Partner with our CEO to translate business objectives into technical solutions and architectural decisions
Mentor our engineering team, building their technical and AI capabilities
Evolve engineering practices, including adopting AI‑first development
Own the architecture and long‑term technical vision for the Optix platform, develop and execute a plan to achieve it
Architect scalable AI systems that integrate seamlessly with our existing automations platform
Guide technical decisions on model selection, integration patterns, and system architecture
Establish evaluation frameworks and quality standards for AI feature development
Hands‑On Development:
Design and build features in the Optix platform.
Work with Customer Success and Technical Support teams to resolve customer issues, and develop the system to reduce future ticket volume
Implement monitoring and evaluation infrastructure to continuously improve feature performance
Identify opportunities to leverage AI across our platform for maximum customer impact
Who you are:
8+ years of software engineering experience
Strong full‑stack engineering fundamentals
Proven experience at a SaaS company, navigating ambiguity and establishing AI best practices
You’ve developed AI‑based software
Hands‑on experience with AI APIs, prompt engineering, RAG implementation, and evaluation frameworks
Experience mentoring engineers and driving adoption of new technical practices across a team
Demonstrated ability to make architectural decisions that balance innovation with pragmatism
You can clearly articulate when not to use AI and how to evaluate whether AI features are actually working
Bonus points for:
Experience leading the cultural shift to AI‑first development practices within an existing team
Knowledge of AI frameworks like LangChain, Pydantic, LlamaIndex for building reliable AI features
Experience with model evaluation, A/B testing, performance monitoring, and quality assurance for AI features
Experience with PHP/Laravel and MySQL
Data engineering background: ETL pipelines, vector databases, embedding management
Deployment expertise: Containerization, cloud platforms (AWS/GCP), monitoring AI systems in production
Prior experience in B2B SaaS platforms serving enterprise customers
Benefits:
Competitive salary compensation of $120,000 - $140,000
Strong Employee Stock Option Plan offering
Excellent health and dental coverage program provided by Sunlife
Mission‑driven workplace experience with a positive, collaborative and supportive team culture
Personal and professional growth opportunities
Healthy snacks and locally roasted coffee – slow pour is our jam
Team lunches and socials
Annual health and fitness credit
Fun offsite activities that allow us to reconnect as a team
A beautiful, waterfront Gastown office and a flexible 60/40 hybrid workplace plan for local candidates
We welcome applicants from all walks of life. Even if you don’t feel you meet every requirement listed, we would still love to hear why you think you would be an awesome addition to our team, and we encourage you to apply.
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Join a cutting-edge team as a Full Stack Engineer specializing in AI-powered workspace solutions. Utilize your skills in a hybrid environment to develop innovative features that drive efficiency and revenue.
This role is pivotal in transitioning a robust automation platform towards an intelligent, conversational workspace. You will collaborate with the Technical Lead and the product team to implement data pipelines, integration patterns, and user interfaces that realize AI capabilities. This opportunity allows for profound growth in AI engineering through mentorship and hands-on experience.
Key Responsibilities:
• Design AI features to assist workspace operators
• Implement data integration and pipeline solutions
• Develop intuitive user interfaces for full-stack applications
• Collaborate on performance monitoring for AI features
• Identify operational improvements using AI technology
Requirements:
• 5+ years of experience in full-stack engineering
• Expertise in backend development and APIs
• Familiarity with AI technologies and APIs
• Strong problem-solving capabilities and systems thinking
• Clear communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Shape the future of workspace management by leveraging your full-stack skills in a dynamic AI environment.
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Shape the future of technology as a Lead Engineer specializing in AI-driven development. Collaborate with leadership to craft a scalable platform while working remotely throughout Canada.
This role demands a hands-on approach in leading the engineering team through a significant transformation to AI-first thinking. You will be responsible for setting architectural standards and mentoring engineers to refine their skills in AI development. Working closely with the CEO, your influence will drive the platform’s growth and performance in the SaaS landscape.
Key Responsibilities:
• Guide the technical direction and architecture of the platform
• Build and implement complex AI features
• Mentor engineers on AI capabilities and best practices
• Interface with customer support to enhance service efficiency
• Develop quality standards for AI-driven projects
Requirements:
• 8+ years of engineering experience, specifically in software
• Familiarity with SaaS operations and AI integration
• Strong full-stack development skills
• Experience with AI APIs and system evaluations
• Proven track record in leading tech transformations
Become a key player in advancing AI developments while fostering a supportive engineering culture.
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