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We’ve structured our agency to do what’s right for our clients - to connect different perspectives, to work across mediums, and to focus on delivering meaningful, effective results.\nWe’re committed to living up to the values in our name. “Salt of The Earth” means we value collaborative, humble, hard-working people here. We’re looking for people who are as smart as they are kind because we believe the right talent and the right culture help us do what’s right for our clients. \nROLE OVERVIEW\nJoin us as a Software Engineer building the next generation of AI products. This hands-on engineering role combines Platform Engineering, Security, and Software Development to create the cloud platform that powers our applications at scale. You'll spend approximately 50% of your time building secure, automated, and reliable infrastructure, and the other 50% developing innovative product features - working with the latest cloud, AI, and developer technologies to deliver solutions used across the organization. You will build, secure, and operate modern cloud-based applications and AI platforms, developing new product features while helping ensure our infrastructure is secure, scalable, and reliable. \nWorking closely with product and engineering, you will develop new product features while managing cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, application security, and production operations across our AI platforms. \nCORE RESPONSIBILITIES \nInfrastructure & Data Platform Engineering \nMaintain efficient cloud Infrastructure, and development environments. \nDevelop integrations with social media platforms, enterprise systems, and external APIs/MCPs. \nImprove platform reliability, monitoring, logging, and performance. \nBuild and maintain data pipelines supporting AI products. \nEnsure data quality, governance, and secure data handling. \nDevOps & Security \nImplement secure deployment practices and automated quality gates. \nPerform vulnerability assessments, dependency management, and security testing. \nSupport penetration testing, remediation, and security hardening initiatives. \nEnsure products follow secure coding standards and compliance requirements. \nSoftware Engineering \nDesign, develop, and maintain full-stack web applications and APIs. \nBuild scalable backend services and modern frontend experiences. \nParticipate in architecture, code reviews, and technical design discussions. \nWHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE \nSecure applications with vulnerabilities identified and remediated early. \nReliable data pipelines powering AI products. \nHighly available and scalable cloud infrastructure. \nHigh-quality software delivered on schedule. \nStrong collaboration across engineering, product, and security teams. \nWell-documented systems that are easy to maintain and scale. \nEXPERIENCE & SKILLS \nBachelor's degree in computer science, or a related technical field. \n2-3 years of experience in software development, cloud infrastructure, or platform engineering. \nHands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP), CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Cloud Build), Docker, and cloud infrastructure management. \nWorking knowledge of application security, including secure coding, IAM, OAuth/SSO, secrets management, vulnerability remediation, and security best practices. \nExperience developing full-stack applications and APIs using modern technologies. \nStrong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to manage production environments, monitor system health, and improve platform reliability. \nExcellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across product, engineering, infrastructure, and security teams in an Agile environment. \nNice to haves:Experience integrating APIs, building automation workflows (e.g., n8n), and working with AI/LLM platforms such as Gemini, Vertex AI, OpenAI, or Claude. \nFamiliarity with UX flows and writing specs/SOPs. \nExposure automation or agentic workflows. \n\nPERKS & BENEFITS THAT SET US APART \nWe don’t just talk about balance, growth, and culture, we build for it: \nWork-Life Flexibility: Hybrid setup, up to 28 paid days off and winter holiday shutdowns \nComprehensive Coverage: Health, dental, and vision plans, plus Salt Bucks to spend on what matters to you-wellness, RRSPs, or extra time off. \nGrowth-Driven Culture: Dedicated Salt Days, top-tier learning access, and formal leadership development. \nCelebration-First Mentality: Legendary team trips, seasonal socials, and Salt Swag that reps your squad. \nReal Rewards: Referral and new business bonuses, exclusive lifestyle perks, and personalized wellness options. \nCulture of Belonging: DEI programs, active ERGs, and a workplace where every voice counts. \nWHAT WE STAND FOR \nSalt of the Earth: We lead with humility, honesty, and heart-always. \nDo What’s Right: No shortcuts. We choose integrity over ease, every time. \nEarn Your Salt: We roll up our sleeves, chase results, and celebrate the journey. \nMake Things Better: We’re solution-seekers, always pushing for smarter ways forward. \n Seek Different Perspectives: Diversity fuels our thinking. Inclusion drives our impact. \nThe anticipatedannual base salary range for this position is $110,000-$135,000. Individual compensation within this range is determined based on job-related factors such as experience, skills, level of responsibility, internal equity, and business needs. 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