SmartVerify - Principal Backend Engineer (Distributed Systems & Control Planes)
SmartVerify IncJob Title: Principal (Lead/Staff) Backend Engineer (Distributed Systems & Control Planes) Location: Fully Remote (Need to reside in Greater Vancouver BC, Canada or in the United States) Visa: Can sponsor work-permit and PR in Canada Compensation : $140K-$175K CAD annual, plus equity, (commensurate with experience/profile) Level: Staff / Principal Reports To: CEO Experience: 8+ years (Principal/Staff level) Employment: Full‑time
The Mission SmartVerify is decoupling data security from application security. As Generative AI transforms applications from predictable tools into dynamic security risks, enterprises can no longer rely on AppSec as a proxy for Data Security. They need granular, reliable control. SmartVerify is that control layer. We are building a distributed security grid that enforces policy at the edge. We need a Lead Engineer to build the Control Plane. This is the central component that orchestrates security policies across thousands of nodes in real-time.
Why Join SmartVerify?
- Solve Hard Problems: This isn't a standard REST API role. You are solving problems related to distributed state, latency, and grid computing.
- AI-Ready Security: You are building the infrastructure that will enable enterprises to safely adopt the next generation of AI tools.
- Architectural Ownership: You will define how our Control Plane scales from Day 1 to Day 1,000.
- Equity upside: the role will be compensated with equity that is commensurate with value creation from solving hard technical problems.
- Remote-first team. Flexible schedule. PR Sponsorship in Canada.
To apply:
- Upload your resume
- Must Include your linkedin profile. If you don't have, must include 2 professional references.
- Must answer: Do you need visa sponsorship in the US or Canada?
- Must answer: How many years of experience do you have in system design and architecture?
As an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity in our workforce. We encourage qualified women to apply and welcome candidates from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
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