Why This Job is Featured on The SaaS Jobs
Why this Role is Featured on The SaaS Jobs
Infrastructure and developer tooling roles sit at the center of how SaaS products ship reliably, and this listing stands out because it is explicitly oriented around enabling other engineers. Homebase is operating a cloud-based platform used by a large customer base, which makes platform reliability, CI/CD maturity, and internal tooling quality meaningful levers for product delivery in a multi-team SaaS environment.
For a SaaS career, this kind of work compounds. Ownership of AWS architecture, Infrastructure as Code, and observability practices builds a durable foundation that translates across subscription businesses where uptime, deployment confidence, and cost discipline are continuously scrutinized. The remit also signals exposure to incident response and metrics-driven improvement loops, plus the chance to influence engineering standards beyond a single service or feature area.
The section above is editorial commentary from The SaaS Jobs, provided to help SaaS professionals understand the role in a broader industry context.
Job Description
Hi, Future Homie!
At Homebase, you’ll join a team that’s bold, fast-moving, and obsessed with helping small businesses thrive. We build with empathy, act with urgency, and take big swings that drive real-world impact. Here, every Homie shows up to raise the bar, support one another, and celebrate wins as a team.
We’re not just building an app—we’re building unstoppable teams. So what do you say, are you in?
📍 Your Impact Starts Here
We’re looking for a Senior Software Engineer (Infrastructure/Developer Tooling) who’s passionate about building scalable systems and elevating the developer experience across the organization. You’ll play a critical role in shaping Homebase’s AWS-based infrastructure and internal tooling strategy - driving technical direction, influencing architecture, and enabling teams to move faster with confidence.
This is a high-impact role where you’ll operate as both a technical leader and a force multiplier for engineering velocity.
These are the key ways you'll contribute and create impact in this role:
Lead the design and evolution of infrastructure and developer tooling by driving strategic initiatives that enable Homebase engineers to build, test, and ship efficiently at scale
Own and deliver large, ambiguous problem spaces end-to-end - from identifying opportunities, defining problems, and designing architecture to implementing and rolling out scalable solutions
Architect and optimize AWS infrastructure for reliability, scalability, cost-efficiency, and performance
Set technical direction and best practices for infrastructure and DevEx, influencing decisions across teams
Act as a technical leader and escalation point for complex infrastructure challenges and production incidents
Mentor junior engineers, partnering with them on projects they lead and supporting their growth through hands-on collaboration and guidance
Partner cross-functionally with product, platform, and security teams to align infrastructure investments with business goals
Drive innovation through experimentation with AI-powered observability, automation, and workflow improvements
Continuously improve system reliability and developer productivity through metrics, feedback loops, and iterative enhancements
🚀 The Foundation for Success - These are the experiences and strengths that will set you up for success in this role:
5+ years of experience in Software Development, Infrastructure Engineering, or related fields
3+ years of experience with AWS or other cloud platforms in production environments
Proven ability to lead complex technical initiatives and deliver outcomes across ambiguous or undefined problem spaces, from problem definition and architecture through implementation and rollout
Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform preferred) and modern CI/CD systems
Experience with Ruby or willingness to learn, with Golang and/or Python experience as a plus (not mandatory) for building infrastructure services and internal tooling
Strong understanding of containerized systems and distributed architectures
Demonstrated impact improving developer experience and internal tooling at scale by making data-driven decisions
Strong expertise in observability, reliability, and incident response practices
Experience serving as a technical leader in on-call rotations, handling incidents and guiding resolution
Experience mentoring engineers and collaborating closely with junior team members on projects you lead
AI fluency: you’ve explored AI tools and can identify opportunities to leverage automation and intelligence to improve developer workflows
🤝 The Homie Way - These principles guide everything we do—from how we work and make decisions to how we show up for each other.
💡 Be Customer Obsessed – Solve problems with empathy and creativity.
⚡ Move Fast, Learn Fast – Experiment, take action, and grow every day.
🎯 Own Your Impact – Think big, focus on what matters, and make decisions you stand behind.
🏆 Master Your Craft – Excellence fuels impact—show up, step up, and make your mark.
🏅 Win Together – Put goals over roles, lead with trust, and connect to our mission and each other.
What We Offer (Canada)
💰 Ownership & Savings: Stock options + TFSA/RRSP with 4% company match
🏥 Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents
⏰ Time Flexibility: Flex time off + company holidays + designated focus periods
🤖 AI Access, For Real: We invest in builders and believe that curiosity shouldn't have a paywall. That means you'll have access to paid AI tools with minimal restrictions, so you can build, experiment, and level up your craft.
👶 Family Support: Maternity/Parental Leave EI top-up support offered (after 6 months of service)
🌟 Work Your Way: Work From Anywhere Month + meeting-free weeks yearly
🛡️ Protection Plans: Life insurance + short/long-term disability coverage
🍽️ Workspace Perks: Meals provided, team offsites, and Customer Days
💼 Our Hybrid Rhythm: We believe collaboration drives impact. That’s why Tuesday and Wednesday are our required in-office days—a time to move faster as a team, build deeper connections, make better decisions, and build together.
What We Offer (United States)
💰 Ownership & Financial Security: Stock options + 401(k) with 4% match
🏥 Comprehensive Healthcare: Medical, dental, and vision coverage + FSA options
⏰ Flexible Time: Flexible PTO + company holidays
🤖 AI Access, For Real: We invest in builders and believe that curiosity shouldn't have a paywall. That means you'll have access to paid AI tools with minimal restrictions, so you can build, experiment, and level up your craft.
👶 Family Support: Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave (after 6 months of service)
🛡️ Protection Plans: Life insurance + short/long-term disability coverage
🌟 Work Your Way: Work From Anywhere Month + meeting-free weeks yearly
🍽️ Workspace Perks: Meals provided, commuter benefits, team offsites, and Customer Days
💼 Our Hybrid Rhythm: We believe collaboration drives impact. That’s why Tuesday and Wednesday are our required in-office days—a time to move faster as a team, build deeper connections, make better decisions, and build together.
What to Expect During the Interview Process
Meet the Talent Acquisition team, Ryan H
Meet the Hiring Manager, Het P.
Participate in Technical Interviews
Background Check + Offer Stage
Welcome to the team, Homie 🎉
💜 Belonging at Homebase - We're committed to fostering a welcoming space where every Homie can be their full self. Experience comes in many forms—so if you're excited about this role, even if you don’t meet 100% of the qualifications, we encourage you to apply!
Homebase will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
👋 Hey, We’re Homebase
Homebase is the everything app for hourly teams—built to simplify the day-to-day and superpower local businesses. With tools for scheduling, time clocks, payroll, communication, HR, and more, we help teams stay connected and in control. Today, over 150,000 small (but mighty) businesses rely on us to make work radically easier. Together, we’ve tracked over a billion hours for 2M+ workers—and we’re just getting started.
At Homebase, we celebrate diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all candidates and do not discriminate based on any legally protected status. If you need accommodations during the hiring process, please let us know—we’re committed to ensuring fair and equitable access for all.
