Full-Stack Engineer

• Location: *Remote (Must be a Canadian Citizen)
  
  

Department: Engineering

About Us

We’re InStage, an EdTech company revolutionizing how co-op and career services programs scale their student preparation. Our AI platform automates routine tasks like mock interviews, resume feedback, and reflections—helping higher education institutions deliver 24/7 support without overloading staff. As an ambitious startup, we thrive on experimentation, continuous learning, and a bold vision for transforming student outcomes in higher ed.

The Role

We’re looking for a Full-Stack Engineer who is eager to build and iterate rapidly on our AI-driven platform. This position is remote-first and open to Canadian citizens only. If you love shipping features, want to see the big picture, and believe in leveraging AI tools daily to push productivity, innovation, and code quality, we’d love to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

• End-to-End Development: Design, develop, and maintain features across the stack—front-end (Next.js or Remix, Tailwind CSS) and back-end (TypeScript, PostgreSQL/MySQL).
• Embrace AI Workflow: Integrate AI-driven tools (Cursor, GitHub Copilot, or similar) to automate boilerplate code, streamline testing, and facilitate lightning-fast prototyping.
• Data & Infrastructure: Work with relational databases (PostgreSQL/MySQL) and potentially set up AWS services (EC2, S3, Lambda) to ensure a robust, scalable product.
• Collaboration & Innovation: Participate in daily stand-ups, code reviews, and collaborative design discussions; proactively shape product features based on user feedback and analytics.
• Quality & Velocity: Balance rapid feature delivery with high-quality code. Use AI-based test suites or coverage tools to guarantee reliability while minimizing manual overhead.
• Ownership & Impact: Influence architectural decisions, experiment with new frameworks and ideas, and solve complex technical challenges that directly impact our product success.
  
  

Who You Are

• Modern JS Enthusiast: Comfortable with TypeScript, Next.js or Remix, Tailwind CSS, and Node.js-based back-ends. You love building intuitive UIs and robust APIs.
• AI-First Mindset: You believe in leveraging AI for development workflows—be it coding, testing, or research. Tools like Cursor or Copilot are part of your daily arsenal.
• Cloud Curious: Basic experience with AWS or other DevOps processes is highly valued. You’re open to learning more about CI/CD and infrastructure as code.
• Ethics & Values Driven: You take pride in writing clean, secure code and respect your users’ data and privacy. You’re also excited to be part of a mission that supports student success.
• Autonomous & Team-Oriented: You work well independently in a remote setting yet value open communication, mutual support, and shared learning.
• Eager to Learn: We don’t mind if you haven’t had professional experience—show us your projects, your hustle, and your passion. We value strong fundamentals, growth mindset, and great work ethic over formal credentials.
  
  

Why Join Us

• Remote-First Culture: Enjoy flexibility in your schedule and work environment. We trust you to manage your time effectively.
• Cutting-Edge Tech: Dive deep into AI-driven workflows and modern JS stacks. We’ll equip you with premium AI subscriptions to amplify your coding productivity.
• Mission-Aligned: Play a significant role in shaping how colleges and universities prepare students for their careers.
• Growth & Impact: Get hands-on experience building a product from the ground up, influencing everything from tech stack choices to user experience design.
• Competitive Compensation: We offer a strong compensation package that includes salary + potential for equity in a high-growth startup.
  
  

If you’re excited to shape the future of EdTech through modern JavaScript, AWS, and embedded AI workflows, we’d love to connect. Join us in creating a platform that empowers staff, delights students, and drives measurable outcomes.