Senior software developer Jobs in Kitchener, ON

Who we are and what we do Mappedin is the leading indoor mapping platform transforming the way venues are experienced, managed, and understood.

Built for scale and trusted by the world’s biggest brands, our AI-powered tools make indoor mapping fast, flexible, and easy to integrate—powering indoor experiences at top destinations worldwide.

With billions of square feet mapped across 57 countries, we help make public spaces easier to explore, simpler to manage, and safer for every visitor.

For more information, visit mappedin.com .

To try out our mapping tools, visit https : / / app.mappedin.com / editor / Who you are and what you’ll do We’re looking for a Senior Software Developer who is ready to hit the ground running, contribute immediately, and grow into a pod leader role within our engineering team.

This role blends technical excellence with leadership potential.

You will own projects end-to-end, manage roadmaps, communicate with internal and external stakeholders, and make architectural decisions that impact your pod.

Flexibility is key : you may lead one pod part-time while contributing to another, or transition fully into an individual contributor role as project needs evolve.

In addition you will :   Build and adapt full-stack and backend systems designed for fast experimentation, quick iteration, and evolving product needs.

Take ownership of projects, ensuring timely delivery and excellence.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Participate in architectural and design decisions.

Lead a cross-functional pod, managing resources, priorities, and roadmaps (for those moving into the leadership path).

Stay up-to-date with AI trends and help integrate AI into our products.

Mentor junior developers and foster a collaborative, high-performing team environment.

What you bring 5+ years of professional software development experience (full-stack or backend focus).

Experience with security practices and UI / UX considerations.

Prior experience in a startup environment, comfortable “wearing many hats.” Demonstrated ability to take initiative, solve complex problems, and deliver results with minimal supervision.

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact with internal teams and external customers.

Passion for AI and applying AI to real-world software problems.

Respectful, confident, and collaborative personality, ready to take on leadership responsibilities.

Experience leading projects or mentoring team members is a plus.

Strong problem-solving skills and a track record of delivering results.

Experience in Typescript, React and Back-end frameworks.  Why join Mappedin?  Base Salary : $120k - $130k CAD Equity participation through stock options 20 days of paid vacation, available from your first day Comprehensive benefits from Day 1 Home office support : $550 CAD stipend in your first year Behind the scenes We move fast and pivot as needed.

We operate with experimental mindsets and are constantly pushing the boundaries of our industry.

Because of this, we can’t guarantee exactly what you’ll be working on three months from now but we can guarantee that you will be working on high value projects that will foster your growth along with Mappedin’s.

One of our core values is playing for the team.

This means that we’re constantly balancing our own goals with the needs of the organization and jump in to help others whenever needed At Mappedin, we don’t take a one-size-fits-all approach to how we work.

While we have colleagues around the globe, some roles are best suited for full-time, in-person work at our home office in Waterloo.

We are committed to getting things done and holding each other accountable.

We stay curious, embrace risks, and learn from our mistakes.

We’re competitive and enjoy winning together as a team.

We believe in being transparent about how we hire.

We use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help record interviews and create notes for us to review later.

Every application and interview is still reviewed by our People Operations team, and all hiring decisions are made by people - not AI.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities.

We provide reasonable accommodations for candidates upon request through the recruitment process.

For additional information, please email us at accessibility@mappedin.com or call us at (519) 594-0102 and ask to speak to a member of the Human Resources team.

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