Bree
Interest-free cash advances up to $350
Software Engineer – Backend Co-op
+ Lunch stipend + Commuter stipend
About the job
- Expert-level proficiency in TypeScript/Node.js and serverless architectures, with deep AWS Lambda and event-driven systems experience.
- Proven track record of architecting and refactoring complex distributed systems at scale.
- Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code, preferably Pulumi or similar tools, and AWS services (Step Functions, SQS, EventBridge).
- Demonstrated ability to leverage AI development tools to accelerate delivery while maintaining code quality and architectural integrity.
- Excellence in designing clean, testable, and well-documented code that serves as an effective context for AI assistants.
- Commitment to Bree's mission of providing Canadian consumers with the best short-term credit services.
- Lead the architectural evolution of our serverless backend systems, focusing on scalability, maintainability, and developer experience.
- Refactor and modernize our existing Lambda-based microservices architecture to establish patterns that maximize AI tool effectiveness.
- Design and implement robust data pipelines and payment processing systems across multiple providers.
- Champion best practices for AI-native development, creating patterns and abstractions that enable rapid iteration with tools like Cursor and Claude Code.
- Collaborate with infrastructure engineers to optimize our AWS-based architecture using Infrastructure as Code.
- Drive the consolidation and standardization of our data layer across Supabase, Firebase, and legacy systems.
About the company
Bree offers interest-free cash advances up to $350 in Canada to help people cover unexpected expenses and avoid overdraft fees. It provides short-term, zero-interest loans with a straightforward application and minimal requirements, funded by membership fees that users can cancel anytime. This makes access to quick funds transparent and low-cost. Bree differentiates itself with no-interest borrowing and a simple, accessible process in the personal-finance space, backed by a flexible membership model. The company’s goal is to provide fast financial relief and prevent overdraft situations by offering a clear, affordable alternative for irregular cash needs.
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
Seed
Total Funding
$260K
Headquarters
Vancouver, Canada
Founded
2021
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Google Play updated Bree on 2026-05-05 and App Store on 2026-08-11.
- Current listings show nationwide Canadian access and advances up to $750.
- Bree's optional $2.99 membership and express fees add monetization beyond lending.
What critics are saying
- BreeClassAction.org alleges illegal interest and subscription traps in 2026.
- Provincial regulators can treat its fee structure as payday lending immediately.
- Tiny 2021 funding leaves Bree vulnerable if acquisition costs rise faster.
What makes Bree unique
- Bree offers 0% APR advances up to $750 with standard delivery.
- It approves borrowers using bank history, not traditional credit scores.
- Optional membership and express fees keep core borrowing free for patients.
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Benefits
Top of the market compensation for top performers
Comprehensive dental / vision
$1,500 annual learning stipend
$1,000 annual wellness stipend
$250 monthly lunch stipend
2 annual company retreats
Parental leave
Unlimited Paid Time Off