Junior Software Engineer

Job description

ABOUT CANALS Canals builds software for wholesale distributors, helping them operate more efficiently through automation and AI. Our customers are the companies responsible for moving the materials that power the real economy; electrical supplies, plumbing products, roofing materials, HVAC equipment, and more. Every day, thousands of people rely on Canals to help process orders, manage purchasing, handle accounts payable, and streamline critical business workflows. We're a profitable, rapidly growing company with a team of roughly 100 people distributed across North and South America. We care deeply about building great products, hiring exceptional people, and creating an environment where talented individuals can do the best work of their careers. THE ROLE Our customer base is growing fast, and we’re looking for a Junior Software Engineer eager to learn and grow with us. You’ll work alongside experienced engineers building scalable, high-performance systems that solve real-world problems in logistics and automation. This is a great opportunity to gain exposure to modern engineering practices, real customers, and a product that delivers measurable business impact. WHAT YOU’LL DO - Work closely with senior engineers to design, build, and maintain backend systems that power our platform. - Contribute to feature development, bug fixes, and performance improvements. - Participate in code reviews, testing, and documentation to ensure quality and maintainability. - Collaborate with product and design teams to bring ideas from concept to production. - Learn new tools and technologies, and grow into greater ownership over time. WHAT YOU'LL BRING - Typically, 0–2 years of professional experience as a software engineer (internships or projects count!). - Solid programming fundamentals and familiarity with at least one backend language (Go, Python, Node, etc.). - Curiosity and a desire to understand how complex systems fit together. - Eagerness to learn from others and contribute to a collaborative, high-performing team. - Strong communication and problem-solving skills. - Interest in startups, AI, or logistics a plus. WHY JOIN CANALS We're building software that solves real problems for an industry that keeps the world running. Our customers rely on our platform every day to operate their businesses. We've found strong product-market fit and continue to grow quickly, creating opportunities for people who want to have a meaningful impact on the trajectory of a company. We believe great people build great companies. That's why we invest heavily in hiring, development, and creating an environment where talented individuals can do the best work of their careers. You'll work alongside ambitious, thoughtful teammates who care deeply about what they do, challenge each other directly, and have a lot of fun along the way. We value ownership, transparency, and continuous improvement. Good ideas can come from anywhere, and people are trusted to make things happen. We're remote-first, flexible, and distributed across North and South America, bringing together talented people from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. Canals.ai is an equal opportunity employer. In addition to EEO being the law, it is a policy that is fully consistent with our principles. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, pregnancy or age.