Contra is building the world’s first professional network for independent creatives and the companies that hire them. We are commission-free, global, and focused on enabling the future of flexible work. Alongside our network and marketplace, we’re launching new product lines including Contra for Companies, Contra Ads Network, and Creative RLHF & Evaluation Services for AI labs and creative-tool companies.

We've raised over $51M from leading investors like NEA, Unusual Ventures, and Cowboy Ventures—and we're just getting started.

What you'll do:

• Build end-to-end features in our TypeScript, GraphQL, React monorepo, including AI capabilities (LLMs, embeddings, vector search, evals)
• Ship polished AI-driven user experiences that delight users
• Contribute to test suite, RFC process, code reviews, and cross-functional product development
• Maintain code quality, eliminate technical debt, and improve performance

What you need:

• Strong understanding of modern LLM systems, products and workflows
• Experience building performant, scalable systems with TypeScript, React, GraphQL
• Excellence in independent problem-solving with high standards for quality
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, remote environment with strong communication skills

Our Stack:

• Backend: TypeScript, PostgreSQL, GraphQL, NodeJS, Redis, Temporal
• Frontend: React, Relay, PandaCSS
• Data: Airbyte, dbt, Google BigQuery
• DevOps: ArgoCD, Docker, GitHub, Google Cloud Platform, Kubernetes
• Testing: Playwright, Vitest
• Tools: Linear, Mergify, PostHog, Slack, Turbo
• AI: OpenAI, Cursor, Supermaven, CodeRabbit (for code reviews — it’s actually great!)

Total Comp:

• Salary: $180,000 - $210,000 CAD
• Health + dental benefits
• Home Office Budget
• We will provide you with a company laptop on your start date

Interview Process

1. Intro Call with Recruiting Team (15-20 minutes)
2. Interview with CTO & Co-Founder (30 minutes)
3. Technical Interview with Engineering Manager (60 minutes)
4. Culture & Cross-Functional Interview (40 minutes)
5. Interview with CEO & Co-Founder (30 minutes)

Note: Contra communicates with applicants through @contra.com domains only. We never ask for money from potential employees. For the latest job postings, visit Contra Careers.