software engineer

Senior Software Engineer: PlatformLocation: In office Calgary, AlbertaAbout BigGeoBigGeo is redefining geospatial intelligence with an AI-ready Discrete Global Grid System (DGGS) that transforms how spatial data is captured, indexed, and monetized. Our platform powers mission-critical decisions across sectors where location intelligence drives outcomes-from large-scale infrastructure projects and environmental planning to logistics and emergency response. We are industry agnostic, unlocking possibilities for organizations that have yet to realize the value a system like ours can deliver.Backed by Vivid Theory, a venture studio dedicated to building transformative technologies, we're a multidisciplinary, entrepreneurial team built for impact. We work quickly, push boundaries, and expect every team member to be both a thinker and a doer.The OpportunityWe're seeking a Senior Platform Engineer focusing on high-performance backend systems using modern statically compiled languages. This role emphasizes building reliable, secure, and performant infrastructure that powers our product offerings. If you're a developer who thrives on creating high-performance, observable systems and isn't afraid to dive deep into low-level optimizations while building reliable platform services, we want to hear from you!Primary Responsibilities Design and implement efficient, reliable, secure, and observable backend systems Optimize code for performance and resource utilization Contribute to architectural decisions for distributed systems and big-data processing Write and maintain observable, instrumented code that enables effective system monitoring Lead the development of complex platform features Design and implement scalable data architectures Conduct thorough performance testing and optimization Mentor junior developers, promote and enforce best practices Lead initiatives to align platform development with business objectives, ensuring that all platform functionalities contribute positively to key outcomes and KPIs Facilitate a smooth transition of platform features to product teams, supporting seamless integration and effective use within product pipelines Continuously evaluate and optimize the platform to enhance user experience and deliver measurable business value, supporting overall company growth objectives Assume full ownership and accountability for strategic technology domains, with the ability to articulate their business value and organizational impact Drive DevOps practices and automation initiatives Monitor and analyze technical performance of internal systems Leverage existing CI/CD pipelines and tooling for efficient deployment workflows Support deployment and operational excellence Contribute to infrastructure-as-code initiatives Requirements Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience) Proven track record in high-performance backend development Proficiency in modern statically compiled languages Strong understanding of immutability principles and their application Expertise in writing efficient, reliable, and secure code Proficient with both manual memory management and automatic lifetime management techniques Strong understanding of computer architecture and efficient utilization of available resources Strong knowledge of fundamental data structures and algorithms Understanding of performance trade-offs between algorithmic efficiency, distributed systems coordination, and I/O minimization in big data contexts Experience with modern observability patterns and practices Backend Technology Stack Requirements Core Languages & Frameworks Experience with modern statically compiled languages (Go, Rust, C++, or similar) Familiarity with testing frameworks and benchmarking tools Understanding of dependency management and build systems Databases & Data Storage Strong experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) Proficiency with