Staff Software Engineer

Passage passage.com Open · verified Oct 24, 2026

On-site Toronto Full-time Senior Engineering Leadership

At a glance

Senior Engineering Leadership role at Passage. Toronto · full-time · CA$150,000–CA$200,000 base.

SalaryStated by Passage

CA$150,000 – CA$200,000

Base salary for this role, in CAD per year, as published in the posting.

This role, from PassageOur estimate for the market: CA$136,650–CA$217,100Median CA$177,500

The range includes the market median of CA$177,500 for senior engineering leadership roles in Toronto.

Worked out from 55 postings that stated pay, median CA$177,500. Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

RoleEngineering Leadership

SenioritySenior

LocationToronto

WorkplaceOn-site

EmploymentFull-time

Base payCA$150,000–CA$200,000

PostedJul 22, 2025 · 1y ago

Role brief

techroles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

Take software problems from start to finish, designing, building and maintaining complex applications
Set technical direction for software systems by shaping their architecture and design
Build features and products with colleagues across functions, contributing to product decisions
Write readable, maintainable code and review teammates’ work to raise code quality
Take ownership across your work, from implementation through ongoing maintenance

What you bring

You have a strong frontend or backend focus, with the relevant design or service architecture skills
You bring deep understanding of software architecture and design patterns
You understand database design and development
A computer science degree or a related qualification is listed among the role’s requirements

Who this fits

This senior role suits a builder with a stronger frontend or backend background who wants input into product choices. The position is onsite in Toronto, Canada.

From the employer

Who we are

Who we are: We build technology that removes barriers blocking talent from opportunity, combining the latest advancements in AI with human judgment.

How we expand access: Access isn't real if it's unaffordable. Through our sister company, Passage Funding, we provide financing for international students.

What we believe: Access to opportunity should not be determined by geography, gender, or wealth. We reinvest a portion of our profits to support those cut off from education - including our Afghan program.

Access is the product: We build AI that turns paperwork into decisions, and decisions into real outcomes.

Our mission is bold but simple: by 2030, we aim to dismantle the barriers preventing brilliant minds from accessing the opportunities they deserve.

Who you are

You’re a mission-driven, ambitious individual who wants to win by doing good. You’re passionately curious about the world, empathetic toward others, and driven to create meaningful impact. You’re not afraid of a problem and see it as an opportunity. You’re a builder.

You likely have a strength in either frontend or backend development. If you're more experienced in frontend, we value your eye for design and your talent for creating engaging user experiences. If backend is your area of expertise, we look for your ability to architect complex services and manage databases effectively. In both cases, we count on you to contribute thoughtfully to product decisions.

What you will do

Solve complex problems end-to-end.
Design, develop, and maintain complex software applications.
Lead the technical design and architecture of software systems.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop new features and products.
Write clean, maintainable code in accordance with best practices.
Participate in code reviews and provide feedback to improve overall code quality.
Exhibit a strong sense of ownership in all aspects of your work.