Senior Software Engineer - Mexico
About Canals
Canals is a fully remote, profitable startup transforming the industrial supply chain ($10T industry) with AI. Our platform seamlessly integrates with the systems distributors already use, automating tedious tasks and reducing failure points in moving physical goods across the globe.
We’re a 70-person team (~45 in engineering), located across North and South America.
The Opportunity
Our customer base is expanding fast. Existing customers want to scale, and new customers are onboarding at pace. To keep up, we need senior-level engineers who can move quickly while maintaining high quality, owning complex backend systems while shaping product features that deliver real value.
What You’ll Do
Backend engineering work focused on scalability, performance, and reliability.
Own large, complex projects from planning to deployment.
Collaborate directly with product and customer teams to align engineering with business needs.
Balance hands-on coding with guiding the team’s technical direction.
Help shape the future of Canals as we continue scaling with our customers.
What We’re Looking For
Senior-level experience as a backend engineer building scalable, high-performance systems.
Experience working independently in a fast-paced, product-focused environment.
Comfort taking ownership of deliverables and ensuring projects are delivered to a high standard.
Ability to guide and unblock other engineers, providing thoughtful code reviews and architectural feedback.
Previous experience in high-growth startups or small teams is a plus.
Why Join Canals
We're profitable: stability without the chaos of venture pivots.
Real-world impact: your work improves global supply chains, saving customers time and reducing waste.
Strong engineering culture: we invest in quality and documentation to keep moving fast sustainably.
Culture of ownership: moving fast while putting quality first
Remote-first, flexible work environment across North and South America.
Stellar product-market fit with tons of customer love
All star team with diverse backgrounds to collaborate with and learn from
Canals.ai is an equal opportunity employer. In addition to EEO being the law, it is a policy that is fully consistent with our principles. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, pregnancy or age.