Full Stack Engineer (AI Focus)

Optix is looking for a Full Stack Engineer to help evolve their conversational, agentic workspace management system. The role involves building AI-powered features, data pipelines, and user experiences to drive revenue growth and improve user experience.

Requirements

• 5+ years of full-stack software engineering experience with modern frameworks
• Strong proficiency with backend development; we use PHP/Laravel and MySQL
• Solid experience building and scaling backend systems with REST/GraphQL APIs
• Strong understanding of databases and data flow patterns; data engineering experience is a plus
• Experience with AI APIs and built something that taught you how they work in practice
• Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies quickly and apply them thoughtfully
• Strong problem-solving skills and systems thinking about integration patterns
• You're empathetic and can work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• You can clearly articulate your technical reasoning to both technical and non-technical team members
• Experience with backend tools like Git, unit testing, continuous integration, and Linux command line
• Comfort working with APIs and integrating third-party services
• Understanding of how to build maintainable, testable code in complex systems
• Willingness to learn AI-specific patterns: prompt engineering, context management, evaluation frameworks

Benefits

• Competitive salary compensation and commission structure
• Strong Employee Stock Option Plan offering
• Excellent health and dental coverage program provided by Sunlife
• Mission-driven workplace experience with a positive, collaborative and supportive team culture
• Personal and professional growth opportunities
• Healthy snacks and locally roasted coffee
• Team lunches and socials
• Annual health and fitness credit
• Fun offsite activities that allow us to reconnect as a team
• A beautiful, waterfront Gastown office and a flexible 60/40 hybrid workplace plan