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About this Software Engineer, Backend role at WorkWhile

WorkWhile · Hybrid · Toronto

About WorkWhile
WorkWhile is on a mission to help workers earn a better living and live better lives. More than 80 million Americans work hourly jobs, often with unpredictable schedules that pay close to minimum wage and offer limited benefits, leading to financial instability.

WorkWhile is revolutionizing frontline work by creating a more flexible and efficient labor market. Powered by AI, the WorkWhile platform helps businesses quickly access high-quality talent. Workers benefit from same-day pay, free telehealth services, upskilling, and the ability to choose shifts that match their skills and schedules.

We have the audacious goal to align incentives and solve inefficiencies in the labor market, disrupting the $650 billion staffing and recruiting market. Backed by Khosla Ventures and recognized by the Inc. 5000 for 10x growth, WorkWhile is reshaping the future of work.

What you'll do

  • Collaborate closely with our leadership team and cross-functional partners to build thoughtful, impactful features that serve both workers and businesses

  • Take the lead on key initiatives, guiding projects from design through implementation, delivery and ongoing improvement

  • Help shape our technical systems, internal tools, and team culture as we continue to grow

  • Balance pragmatism with care - aiming for scalable, maintainable solutions that meet real user needs

  • Support and mentor teammates, helping foster a collaborative and inclusive engineering culture

What we're looking for

  • Deep experience in backend development (Python), with an understanding of how backend systems support product and user-facing experiences

  • A thoughtful approach to technical leadership, including experience leading projects or product areas

  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines

  • Interest in contributing to a supportive, mission-driven team where autonomy and trust are valued

  • Experience mentoring others or helping grow a team is a plus

Engineering @ WorkWhile

  • We’re a small and mighty team with senior engineers from Rippling, Stripe, DoorDash, Faire among others

  • We value user-centricity, competence, speed, and having fun

  • We embrace independence and take ownership of our projects, yet are also great team players

  • We deal in outcomes, not projects

Benefits & Perks

  • Remote work culture with optional office hubs in SF, NY & Toronto

  • In-person company offsites

  • Medical, dental, & vision coverage

  • Flexible time off

  • 401(k)

  • WFH stipend to support your home office needs

WorkWhile has a diverse, mission-driven, and supportive culture—we look for people who want to take ownership, are energized by ambiguity, and strive to make a lasting impact. If this resonates with you, we’d love to chat!

WorkWhile is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

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How this Software Engineer salary compares

This role pays $200,000/yr — above the typical range for Software Engineer roles.

$76,579 median $126,336 $247,500

Typical range $99,656–$185,200/yr, from 425 comparable Software Engineer listings on JobsRadar (pay annualized to USD). See Software Engineer salary insights →

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