Senior Software Engineer - Argentina

About Canals

Canals builds software for wholesale distributors, helping them operate more efficiently through automation and AI. Our customers are the companies responsible for moving the materials that power the real economy—electrical supplies, plumbing products, roofing materials, HVAC equipment, and more. Every day, thousands of people rely on Canals to help process orders, manage purchasing, handle accounts payable, and streamline critical business workflows.

We're a profitable, rapidly growing company with a team of roughly 140 people distributed across North and South America. We care deeply about building great products, hiring exceptional people, and creating an environment where talented individuals can do the best work of their careers.

The Opportunity

Our customer base is expanding fast. Existing customers want to scale, and new customers are onboarding at pace. To keep up, we need senior-level engineers who can move quickly while maintaining high quality, owning complex backend systems while shaping product features that deliver real value.

What You’ll Do

• Focus on backend engineering work centered around scalability, performance, and reliability.
• Own large, complex projects from planning to deployment.
• Collaborate directly with product and customer teams to align engineering with business needs.
• Balance hands-on coding with guiding the team’s technical direction.
• Help shape the future of Canals as we continue scaling with our customers.

What We’re Looking For

• Senior-level experience as a backend engineer building scalable, high-performance systems.
• Experience working independently in a fast-paced, product-focused environment.
• Comfort taking ownership of deliverables and ensuring projects are delivered to a high standard.
• Ability to guide and unblock other engineers, providing thoughtful code reviews and architectural feedback.
• Previous experience in high-growth startups or small teams is a plus.

Why Join Canals

• Solve real problems for an industry that keeps the world running.
• Strong product-market fit with rapid growth, creating opportunities for meaningful impact.
• A culture that values ownership, transparency, and continuous improvement.
• Work alongside ambitious, thoughtful teammates who care deeply about what they do.
• Remote-first flexibility with a distributed team across North and South America.