# Software Engineer, Backend at Workwhilejobs

> Hybrid · Canada · Unspecified · Backend · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/ashby%3Aworkwhilejobs%3Ad2a17dcb-3cc5-40bd-8844-2ff82e8c874f (read 2026-11-11).

## Facts (observed)

- Company: [Workwhilejobs](https://alderhq.app/companies/workwhilejobs)
- Location text: Toronto; New York; San Francisco
- Where it can be done from (inferred): Hybrid · Canada (evidence: "Location: Toronto; New York; San Francisco")
- Posted: 2026-11-10 (0 days ago)
- First seen by alder: 2026-11-11 · last verified: 2026-11-11
- Reposted: 0 times · edited: 0 times
- Apply on the employer's site: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/workwhilejobs/d2a17dcb-3cc5-40bd-8844-2ff82e8c874f
- Skills listed (inferred): Python

## Pay and sponsorship

- Posted pay: $185k–$215k per year (from the listing's pay field)
- Market band for similar posted roles (Toronto, n 10): p25 CAD 112k, median CAD 130k, p75 CAD 135k

## Description (the employer's text)

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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