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Basis Set is hiring a Senior Software Engineer (Ruby on Rails). This is a full-time role in CA. posted 3 days ago. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Senior Software Engineer (Ruby on Rails)
Workstream
Software Engineering
British Columbia, Canada
- Vancouver, BC, Canada
Posted on Jul 15, 2026
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Workstream is a mission-driven company building the all-in-one HR, payroll, and hiring platform for managing the hourly workforce. There are 2.7 billion hourly workers, making up 80% of the global workforce, but this market has been heavily underserved by technology and deserves better. Workstream has been purpose-built for the hourly workforce from day one so that these businesses and their employees can thrive.
Our customers include leading brands from multiple sectors, including Burger King, Carl's Jr./Hardee's, IHOP, KFC, and Culvers. We are a high growth series B company and quickly expanding our product portfolio to deliver on our vision. We are backed by legendary VCs and industry experts like Founders Fund, BOND, and Coatue.
In addition to our core business, Workstream is home to a small, fast-moving Robotics team focused on advancing the next generation of artificial intelligence and robotics. We partner with a leading AI and robotics company to produce high-quality, large-scale egocentric (first-person) video datasets that help train advanced AI models.
Our Robotics team develops scalable data collection and annotation pipelines that enable the efficient creation of high-quality training datasets, helping AI systems better understand human actions, environments, and everyday interactions. We're also building a new category of connected hardware designed to operate reliably throughout the day in thousands of homes and businesses. By combining cutting-edge data collection, automation, and hardware innovation, this team is helping shape the future of intelligent systems and real-world AI applications.
Grow With Us
We are a team from UC Berkeley, Cornell, SJTU, Cambridge, NUS, with broad industry experiences from Tencent, Alibaba, Amazon, ByteDance, and more. Our engineering team is composed of passionate, driven, and talented engineers who focus on building and innovating cloud technology solutions that empower local businesses to thrive and better serve the deskless workforce in their communities. We are seeking a talented Senior Engineer to join our growing engineering team.
This is a full-time, hybrid position with 2 days a week, every Tuesday and Thursday in-office to support close cross-functional collaboration.
Day In The Life
- You are a seasoned Software Engineer with a strong background in application development.
- Work closely with Product Managers, Engineering Managers, and peer engineers to deliver well-scoped product features.
- You advocate for and practice test-driven development (TDD) to ensure the delivery of high-quality, reliable software.
- Your technical skills are complemented by your ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
Who You Are
- Proficiency in at least one of the following languages: ruby on rails, golang, node.js, python, with experience in developing high-performance and high-availability backend systems. Ruby on rails is preferred.
- Strong foundation in programming principles and design patterns.
- Experience with building scalable systems and test driven CI/CD commitment to quality software development.
- Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases, such as PostgreSQL or MongoDB, have comprehensive understanding of the decision-making process between SQL and NoSQL databases.
- Knowledge of caching mechanisms such as Redis or Memcached.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS
- Demonstrated experience in designing distributed systems with a holistic perspective.
- Keep up with the latest technological trends and continuously improve productivity.
- Bilingual in English and Chinese preferred
Nice To Have
- Experience with NextJS or other front end technologies
What We Offer
- A mission-driven and value-based company dedicated to empower deskless workers and local businesses
- An early employee opportunity at a Series B hyper-growth startup; work with the founding team and industry veterans to accelerate your career
- Competitive salary and equity
- Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, and vision
- WeWork Office - Amenities and Perks
- Learning/development stipend
- Unlimited PTO
- Hybrid Office/WFH schedule
Salary Range
In compliance with the California Pay Transparency Law, the base salary range for this role is between $100,000 to $150,000 CAD. This range is not inclusive of our discretionary bonus or equity package. When determining a candidate’s compensation, we consider a number of factors including skillset, experience, job scope, and current market data.
Know More About Workstream
- https://www.workstream.us/blog/funding-series-b
- https://techcrunch.com/2021/08/26/workstreams-text-based-recruitment-tool-gets-a-48m-bet-from-bond-and-beyond/
- https://techbuzz.news/buzzworthy-august-27-2021/
Additional Information
Workstream provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
We are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.
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This position is based in CA. Basis Set has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
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When was the Senior Software Engineer (Ruby on Rails) role at Basis Set posted?
This role was posted on July 15, 2026 (3 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
How much experience does the Senior Software Engineer (Ruby on Rails) role at Basis Set require?
This is a senior-level position. Most senior roles call for 5+ years of directly relevant experience. Basis Set lists their specific requirements in the description below, so review the must-have qualifications closely before applying.
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