At Interaxon, we develop engaging experiences using brain sensing technology. We are a passionate team of researchers, technical experts and scientists building the world’s leading science-based brain platform to empower personal transformation through human-centered innovation. Our flagship product is the Muse headband, a brain sensing headband that is designed to make meditation easier and provides real-time audio and visual feedback on your meditative state through the Muse companion app. More information is available at www.choosemuse.com.

As a Back End Python Developer on our Cloud team, you have 2+ years’ experience developing web and/or mobile software across the entire technical stack, are skilled at working in a team agile environment, and are dedicated to building products that users love.  

About our stack – we use React.js on the front-end, Google App Engine running Python using the Flask micro-framework for REST API calls to the server. We also use a range of Google Cloud Platform services: Google App/Compute Engine, Task Queues, Pub/Sub, Google File Storage, Datastore, and BigQuery.

What you’ll be doing:

• Working as a team to define the problem, discuss and debate design decisions to get to the right solution
• Building front-end web apps based on agreed upon specifications
• Documenting designs
• Testing code, ensuring high test coverage and shipping code that you are proud of
• Working with our front-end app teams to design and implement APIs
• Learning and improving on existing technology, code and platforms
• Taking on projects across the stack: front-end, back-end and everything in between

Your skills and experience:

• React.js (or Angular or Ember experience)
• Python (we use Flask framework)
• Google App Engine (or AWS or Azure experience)
• MySQL and one of the NoSQL databases such as Google Cloud Datastore, Mongo, Dynamo, Couch, etc.
• Experience building REST APIs
• Understanding of web development
• Strong knowledge of data structures, algorithms, design patterns, and computer science principles
• Comfortable in Git
• Familiarity with software development life cycle and agile methodology
• Experience with writing clear, straightforward, and concise code
• Computer Science degree or similar degree
• Experience with unit testing and end-to-end testing methodologies

What we offer:

Our collaborative culture is an extension of our vision to empower personal transformation to improve lives and change the world. We have a flexible working environment, great benefits package, meditation space, onsite gym with subsidized membership, a kitchen full of snacks, a variety of food nearby on King Street / Queen Street, onsite bicycle parking and easy access to the TTC. Join a team passionate about making a difference. 

Interaxon is a company fueled on innovation and inclusion.  We believe that diversity is an essential part of our workplace culture, and we continue to grow our team through equal opportunity and barrier-free recruitment. Additionally, if you require any accommodations during the selection process, please let us know! 

Apply below or here.

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