At Homebase, you’ll join a team that’s bold, fast-moving, and obsessed with helping small businesses thrive. The Hiring Assistant team is reimagining hiring through AI—from candidate discovery to screening to onboarding. Key Responsibilities Help lead the design and development of scalable full stack systems using React (frontend) and Ruby on Rails (backend) Own complex features end-to-end—from ideation to production—focused on Hiring Assistant workflows Architect and evolve systems that support AI‑driven hiring experiences (screening, matching, automation) Integrate and apply AI/LLM tools, agents, and automation frameworks to improve product capability and team velocity Partner closely with Product, Design, and Data to deliver fast, high‑quality outcomes Drive technical decision‑making, including system design, performance, and scalability Improve engineering velocity through tooling, experimentation, and AI‑assisted development workflows Mentor other engineers and raise the bar on code quality, testing, and execution Qualifications 4+ years of full stack engineering experience (Ruby on Rails + React strongly preferred) Proven ability to design and deliver complex systems end‑to‑end Strong experience with APIs, distributed systems, and relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL) Demonstrated ability to retool workflows using AI and measure impact Hands‑on experience or strong curiosity with LLMs, AI agents, or automation tooling Strong product mindset—you build for real users, not just technical elegance Ability to operate with high velocity and ownership in ambiguous environments Actively use AI tools to improve development speed and quality Identify and implement opportunities for AI‑driven product improvements Measure and communicate the impact of AI‑enabled changes Continuously evolve workflows to leverage new AI capabilities Bonus Points Experience building AI‑powered or workflow automation products Experience in hiring, HR, or marketplace products Exposure to event‑driven systems or microservices Benefits Stock options + TFSA/RRSP with 4% company match Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents Flex time off + company holidays + designated focus periods Access to paid AI tools with minimal restrictions Maternity/Parental Leave EI top‑up support (after 6 months of service) Work From Anywhere Month + meeting‑free weeks yearly Life insurance + short/long‑term disability coverage Meals provided, team offsites, and Customer Days Hybrid rhythm: required in‑office Tuesdays and Wednesdays EEO Statement Homebase is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes diversity. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. If you need accommodations during the hiring process, let us know—we are committed to ensuring fair and equitable access for all. #J-18808-Ljbffr