Full-Time
Software Engineer
Backend
Posted on 8/5/2025
Bree
11-50 employees
Interest-free cash advances up to $350
Compensation Overview
CA$120k - CA$220k/yr
Toronto, ON, Canada
Remote
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- Proven expertise in building distributed systems with event sourcing or CQRS patterns, ideally in high-stakes domains like finance or e-commerce.
- Mastery of modern backend stacks, including gRPC, message queues (e.g., Kafka), and cloud-native tools, with strong TypeScript and PostgreSQL skills; Go/Rust experience a plus.
- Strong architectural thinking to solve ambiguous problems in fast-paced settings, with a track record of scaling systems under explosive growth.
- Exceptional collaboration and communication skills, thriving in low-churn teams focused on excellence and innovation.
- Architect and implement scalable event-driven microservices using modern protocols like gRPC to handle high-throughput financial transactions with sub-millisecond latency.
- Design backend systems integrating TypeScript with PostgreSQL, while incorporating Go or Rust for performance-critical components in a regulated FinTech environment.
- Leverage AI tools such as Claude Code and Cursor to automate test-driven development, accelerating feature delivery in a hyper-growth startup.
- Own end-to-end system reliability, including observability, fault-tolerant design, and seamless scaling to support millions of users.
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
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Advance limit increased from $350 to $750 for larger financial relief.
- Flexible qualification via PDF bank statements broadens user access.
- 24/7 support and advanced encryption boost user trust and retention.
What critics are saying
- FCAC investigates express fees as disguised high-cost credit in 12-18 months.
- OSFI regulates advances as loans, banning model in 18-36 months.
- Borrowell captures 30% market share with $1,000 instant advances in 12-24 months.
What makes Bree unique
- Bree provides interest-free cash advances up to $750 without credit checks.
- Optional express fees from $2.99 to $45.99 enable same-day funding.
- Premium budgeting tools included in $2.99/month membership after 30-day trial.
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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