General Information Job Title: Principal Engineer – New Initiatives (Founding Platform Engineer) Location: Toronto (Onsite / Hybrid) Job Type: Full‑Time Reporting Line: Head of R&D Salary Range: $175‑$210 k CAD per year (negotiable) About Fulfillment IQ Fulfillment IQ is a supply‑chain engineering and transformation company that helps brands, retailers and 3PLs design, build and scale high‑performance logistics operations. We blend strategy, operations and technology to solve complex, real‑world problems across warehouse design, automation, order management, transportation and end‑to‑end supply‑chain execution. Our teams combine deep domain expertise with strong technical capability, delivering outcomes through consulting, systems implementation and proprietary platforms that accelerate time‑to‑value and reduce delivery risk. Role Overview We are seeking a Principal Engineer to act as the founding technical owner of a brand‑new greenfield platform within Fulfillment IQ. This is a 0‑to‑1 platform build role that blends deep engineering execution with architectural responsibility and product‑level technical decision‑making. Must Have 10+ years of experience building cloud‑native backend or platform systems Proven experience delivering greenfield products or internal platforms from scratch Strong hands‑on experience designing and building distributed systems Experience with modern cloud infrastructure and deployment pipelines Ability to translate ambiguous business requirements into production‑ready systems Strong engineering fundamentals across system design, performance, reliability and maintainability Comfort operating in high‑ownership, low‑process, early‑stage environments Nice to Have Experience building workflow engines, orchestration systems or DAG‑based processing platforms Experience integrating AI/ML or LLM‑driven components into production systems Exposure to logistics, supply‑chain, fintech or data‑intensive SaaS platforms Prior experience in founding engineer or early platform team roles Key Responsibilities Own end‑to‑end technical design and implementation of a new greenfield platform Select technology stack, data models and architectural patterns Build core services, APIs, workflows and foundational infrastructure Establish development standards, CI/CD pipelines and engineering best practices Design systems with scalability, performance and long‑term maintainability in mind Rapidly prototype and validate architectural decisions through real implementations Translate business requirements into robust technical solutions Identify architectural risks early and prevent technical debt accumulation Collaborate with Product and Leadership to align technical execution with roadmap priorities Produce technical documentation and system design artifacts Serve as the primary technical owner for the platform’s early lifecycle What Success Looks Like in the First 90 Days 30 Days Develop a deep understanding of the product vision and business objectives Establish initial platform architecture and development standards Deliver foundational technical design documentation Set up development and deployment environments 60 Days Deliver core platform components or MVP foundation Validate key architectural decisions through working production‑grade code Establish CI/CD pipelines and operational workflows Demonstrate early platform functionality 90 Days Present a clear long‑term technical roadmap for platform evolution Deliver a stable platform foundation ready for feature expansion Establish governance standards for future contributors Demonstrate measurable progress toward production readiness Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Delivery of production‑ready platform foundation Stability and reliability of core system architecture Reduction of architectural rework and technical debt Platform scalability readiness Engineering velocity enabled by strong foundational design Why You’ll Love Working Here At Fulfillment IQ, we don’t just build supply‑chain solutions – we build careers, friendships and unforgettable experiences. We believe in giving senior technical leaders real ownership, real influence and the opportunity to shape platforms that power real‑world logistics operations. We are an equal‑opportunity employer committed to an inclusive environment for all team members. We celebrate diversity, provide mentorship and leadership development, and offer flexible work models. Perks You’ll Appreciate Comprehensive health and dental coverage for you and your family Competitive paid time off and flexible leave policies Retirement savings programs with employer contributions Dedicated learning and development budget Remote and hybrid work options with multiple office locations Equipment allowances, internet reimbursements and business travel coverage Employee stock options (ESOP), where applicable Team events, meetups and company offsites Life at Fulfillment IQ Fulfillment IQ is a people‑first company built on trust, collaboration and ownership. We are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer and are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and high‑performing workplace. EEO Statement As an equal‑opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. #J-18808-Ljbffr