Junior Software Engineer (Distributed Systems/AI Infrastructure) - Elite Tech Firm - Up to $170k CAD + Industry Leading Bonus

Job Title: Junior Software Engineer (Distributed Systems & ML Infrastructure)Experience Level: 2 - 5 YearsClient: Elite Tech FirmSalary: Up to $170k CAD + Industry-Leading BonusLocation: Montreal (Hybrid)Sells: Work on next-gen distributed systems and ML infrastructure, take ownership of multiple greenfield builds, zero bureaucracy, a genuinely collaborative culture, stunning offices, and dedicated time for personal projects every Friday!An Elite FinTech firm is expanding its world-class engineering team and looking for exceptional Software Engineers who thrive on solving complex distributed problems at scale.You’ll be joining an elite group of engineers (alumni of NUS / McGill / MIT / Oxford) who have previously built systems at Meta, Twitter, Citadel, Ubisoft, and Jane Street!This environment offers unlimited tech resources, total engineering autonomy, and a culture that genuinely celebrates innovation and curiosity.RoleDesign and build high-performance, distributed systems for large-scale ML infrastructureDrive best practices in software architecture, testing, and scalabilityLead and collaborate on multiple greenfield initiatives focused on performance, reliability, and scaleSkillsProven experience coding in PythonStrong understanding or interest in distributed systems and ML infrastructureEnthusiasm to learn Rust (supported by internal mentorship and training)Excellent academic backgroundExperience in high-stakes, low-latency, mission-critical environments where reliability and performance are non-negotiable