Full-Time

Senior Software Engineer

Golang

Posted on 4/25/2025

Workstream

Workstream

201-500 employees

HR platform automating hiring and onboarding

Compensation Overview

CA$100k - CA$150k/yr

+ Equity

Vancouver, BC, Canada

Hybrid

Category
Software Engineering (1)
Requirements
  • Proficiency in at least one of the following languages: golang, typescript, java, c/c++, with experience in developing high-performance and high-availability backend systems.
  • Strong foundation in programming principles and design patterns.
  • Experience with building scalable systems and test driven CI/CD commitment to quality software development.
  • Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases, such as PostgreSQL or MongoDB, have comprehensive understanding of the decision-making process between SQL and NoSQL databases.
  • Knowledge of caching mechanisms such as Redis or Memcached.
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS
  • Demonstrated experience in designing distributed systems with a holistic perspective.
  • Full professional proficiency in English
Responsibilities
  • You are a seasoned Software Engineer with a strong background in application and infrastructure security.
  • Work closely with Product Managers, Engineering Managers, and peer engineers to deliver well-scoped product features.
  • You advocate for and practice test-driven development (TDD) to ensure the delivery of high-quality, reliable software.
  • Your technical skills are complemented by your ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with mobile authentication.
  • Experience with relationship-based access control.
  • Experience with managing business process.

Workstream is a HR technology platform that helps businesses hire and onboard hourly workers. It provides a full set of tools—applicant tracking, digital onboarding, payroll, and employee engagement—within one system. AI acts as a personal hiring assistant to answer applicant questions and collect applications automatically, speeding recruiting and reducing manual work. It uses a subscription model to give firms ongoing access, differentiating itself by combining hiring, onboarding, payroll, and engagement in one platform for frontline staff with automation.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$118M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2017

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • MenuSifu partnership launches early 2026, accessing 15,000 Asian restaurants.
  • Nadeem Bajwa advises on QSR roadmap, targeting franchise pain points.
  • $120M funding from Eric Yuan, Peter Thiel fuels product expansion.

What critics are saying

  • Toast dominates QSR with 8,000 locations and native payroll integration.
  • ADP-Kronos merger threatens with superior compliance and 1M customers.
  • EEOC AI bias rules force Workstream Assistant retraining in 18 months.

What makes Workstream unique

  • Workstream's VoiceAI automates screening and scheduling for hourly hiring.
  • Multilingual AI chatbot serves immigrant-heavy restaurant labor markets.
  • All-in-one platform integrates payroll, onboarding, and compliance for QSR franchises.

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Benefits

Medical, dental, & vision

Paid counseling sessions

Competitive market compensation

Generous stock

Flexible PTO

Paid parental leave

Professional development

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
PR Newswire
Nov 20th, 2025
MenuSifu Expands Ecosystem with Workstream Partnership to Simplify Restaurant Hiring and HR

MenuSifu expands ecosystem with Workstream partnership to simplify restaurant hiring and HR. News provided by. NEW YORK, Nov. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - MenuSifu, the No. 1 restaurant technology provider among Asian restaurants in the United States, today announced a strategic partnership with Workstream, a modern hiring, HR, and payroll platform built for the hourly workforce. The collaboration adds workforce management to MenuSifu's growing ecosystem, giving restaurant operators an easier way to hire, manage, and retain employees. The partnership will kick off with a joint webinar on December 10, where both companies will share best practices for simplifying HR and payroll operations. Operators can reserve a spot at www.menusifu.com/events/workstream-webinar. A full integration of Workstream's tools into the MenuSifu platform is planned for early 2026, bringing end-to-end employee management directly into MenuSifu's connected suite of restaurant technology solutions. MenuSifu has become the trusted technology partner in the Asian restaurant community. By adding Workstream's mobile-first hiring and HR automation to its platform, MenuSifu extends its leadership in creating a truly future-ready ecosystem that now spans POS, payments, online ordering, automation - and soon, workforce management. "This partnership reflects our mission to empower restaurants with connected, future-ready technology," said William Wang, Cofounder & CEO of MenuSifu. "Workstream shares our belief that success starts with people. Together, we're giving operators a simpler, smarter way to grow their teams and their businesses." "Workstream and MenuSifu both serve the heartbeat of the restaurant industry - independent operators," added Desmond Lim, CEO of Workstream. "By connecting hiring and HR directly with MenuSifu's operations platform, we're helping restaurants hire faster, retain longer, and build stronger teams for the future." The joint initiative underscores MenuSifu's broader roadmap to integrate AI, automation, payments, financing, and now HR into a single, seamless ecosystem. Restaurant owners interested in learning more or joining the upcoming webinar can visit menusifu.com/events/workstream-webinar. About MenuSifu Founded in 2014, MenuSifu is the No. 1 restaurant technology provider among Asian restaurants in the U.S., serving over 15,000 operators nationwide. Its ecosystem spans POS, payments, online ordering, automation, and AI-powered analytics - helping restaurants thrive, scale, and stay future-ready. About Workstream Workstream is a modern HR, hiring, and payroll platform built for the hourly workforce. Trusted by thousands of restaurants and franchise brands, Workstream helps operators streamline hiring, automate onboarding, and simplify team management - all from one mobile-friendly platform. more press release views with

NBC Bay Area
Feb 12th, 2025
Workstream raises $120M, founder's key insight

Desmond Lim, co-founder and CEO of Workstream, a platform for the hourly workforce, raised $120 million. Lim's journey from humble beginnings in Singapore to Harvard graduate and entrepreneur highlights the importance of making the right choices over just hard work. His success is attributed to curiosity and learning from others. Workstream's first investor was Zoom's Eric Yuan, and its backers include Peter Thiel and Jay-Z. Lim emphasizes exploring passions as crucial to success.

Business Wire
Nov 12th, 2024
Workstream Welcomes Restaurant Industry Leader Nadeem Bajwa as Strategic Advisor

Workstream welcomes restaurant industry leader Nadeem Bajwa as Strategic Advisor.

DHRmap
Sep 30th, 2024
Workstream Launches First All-in-One Payroll Solution for the Hourly Workforce

Workstream has launched an all-in-one payroll solution tailored specifically for businesses that employ hourly workers, such as QSR franchisees and restaurants.

Total Food Service
Sep 8th, 2023
Workstream Launches HR Platform for Hourly Workforce Efficiency

Workstream launches HR platform for hourly workforce efficiency.

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