Software Engineer – Foundational Data Systems for AI - Canada

Granica is an AI research and systems company building the infrastructure for a new kind of intelligence: one that is structured, efficient, and deeply integrated with data. We believe that the next generation of enterprise AI will not come from larger models but from more efficient data systems.

Requirements

• Foundational understanding of distributed systems: partitioning, replication, and fault tolerance.
• Experience or curiosity with columnar formats such as Parquet or ORC and low-level data encoding.
• Familiarity with metadata-driven architectures or data query planning.
• Exposure to or hands-on use of Spark, Flink, or similar distributed engines on cloud storage.
• Proficiency in Java, Rust, Go, or C++ and commitment to clean, reliable code.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Meaningful equity
• Substantial bonus for top performers
• Flexible time off
• Comprehensive health coverage for you and your family
• Support for research, publication, and deep technical exploration