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Software Engineer (Hybrid)

Homebase

Homebase

Software Engineering
Toronto, ON, Canada
Posted on Apr 12, 2025

We are looking for a Software Engineer to join Homebase’s engineering team. You'll be working to help maintain, build, and enhance our core Scheduling product. You'll play a pivotal role in advancing Homebase’s core scheduling capabilities, improving performance, and delivering an unparalleled customer experience.

What we’re looking for:

  • Experience with at least one modern programming language (Ruby preferred!)

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

  • A strong passion for software engineering, curiosity, and a growth mindset

  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

  • Strong communication and collaboration skills

  • A proactive approach to learning and adaptability in new technical domains

You will make an impact by:

  • Design and develop scalable software solutions that align with Homebase’s mission of helping small businesses and building unstoppable teams

  • Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to define and implement new features

  • Work on major initiatives such as chatbot agent integration, admin tool development, scheduling enhancements, and AI-driven automation

  • Maintain high-quality coding standards through code reviews and testing

  • Actively participate in sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives

  • Troubleshoot technical challenges and contribute to performance optimizations

If you don't meet all of the qualifications, we still encourage you to apply! At Homebase, we believe in the power of learning and growth. We are confident in our ability to teach and mentor, and we value individuals who are eager to develop their skills and make an impact.

What We Offer:

  • 💰 Ownership & Savings: Stock options + TFSA/RRSP with 4% company match

  • 🏥 Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents

  • ⏰ Time Flexibility: Flexible time off + company holidays + designated focus periods

  • 👨‍💻 Ideal Setup: 3 days WFH (Mon/Thu/Fri), 2 collaborative office days (Tue/Wed)

  • 👶 Family Support: Maternity/Parental Leave EI top-up support offered (after 6 months of service)

  • 🌟 Work Your Way: Work From Anywhere Month + meeting-free weeks yearly

  • 🛡️ Protection Plans: Life insurance + short/long-term disability coverage

  • 🍽️ Workspace Perks: Meals provided, team offsites, and Customer Days

What to Expect During the Interview Process:

  • Meet the Talent Acquisition team, Lauren B

  • Meet the Hiring Manager, Steve K

  • Participate in a Technical Interview

  • Background Check + Offer Stage

  • Welcome to the team, Homie💜🎉

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Homebase:

At Homebase, we value our differences, and we encourage all to apply. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Homebase is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and participant in the U.S. Federal E-Verify program. Accommodations will be provided during the hiring process if needed. Please advise us of any accommodations needed within your application to ensure fair and equitable access throughout the recruitment and selection process.

**Interview Recording Notice

By participating in interviews with Homebase, you consent to the use of Metaview, a recording and transcription tool, during the interview process. Please be aware that all interviews may be recorded and transcribed for the purpose of evaluating candidates and ensuring the quality of our recruitment process. If you do not consent to being recorded, please inform the Talent Team at the beginning of the call, and appropriate arrangements will be made to accommodate your preference. Your privacy is important to us, and the recorded interviews will only be used for internal evaluation and assessment of candidates.

About Us

Our mission is to make small business teams unstoppable.

Homebase is the everything app for hourly teams, with employee scheduling, time clocks, payroll, team communication, HR, and more. More than 100,000 small (but mighty) businesses rely on Homebase to make work radically easy and give their teams superpowers. As the leader in small business team management, Homebase tracked 1+ billion hours for 2.5+ million workers last year.

We're based in San Francisco, Houston, Denver, and Toronto. We're backed by leading venture investors L Catterton Growth, Emerson Collective, Notable Capital, Bain Capital Ventures, Khosla Ventures, Baseline Ventures, Cowboy Ventures, Bedrock Capital, and PLUS Capital.

You'll be part of an unstoppable team that puts customers first, embraces each day with excitement, and strives for excellence in everything you do. We’re revolutionizing the way small businesses manage their teams and grow their business. What this means for you is a shared passion for innovation and making a difference for the people we serve.

So what do you say, will you join us on our mission to empower small businesses?