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The pay range reflects potential variations in experience, skills, and location. The pay range does not reflect total compensation, which includes base pay, benefits, and/or bonuses. For candidates outside the US (Canada, Europe, Latin America), we take a locally informed approach to compensation and will share specific ranges based on your country of residence.\nLocation Eligibility (for nationwide roles): Open to candidates in eligible locations in the Continental US or Canada.\nLocation Eligibility (for other roles): Location requirements may vary and will be specified in the job posting.\nCanada Benefits:\nComprehensive health coverage (medical, prescription drugs, vision, and paramedical services)\nCompetitive dental plan with strong coverage for basic, major, and orthodontic services\nAnnual Health Care Spending Account (HCSA) to support your personalized wellness needs\n24/7 virtual healthcare access for you and your eligible dependents\nLife, disability, and AD&D insurance for financial peace of mind\nWellness-focused perks including mental health support and rewards programs\nRRSP and company DPSP contribution, up to 100% of the first 4%\nParental leave top up policy\nPaid vacation and sick time\nPay Range for candidates in Canada:\n$124,000—$186,000 CAD\nWhat Makes Us Great:\nComprehensive compensation\nWork-life balance initiatives\nAutonomy - we embrace personal freedom and responsibility\nCreativity - we are open to new ideas of how we can be better\nGrowth - we want you to develop personally as well as professionally\nTop-notch professionals who are passionate about what they do\nPeople-oriented environment and supportive atmosphere\nAs a rapidly growing company in an emerging industry, you’ll have a huge impact on our product and our company. 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