Forward Deployed Solutions Engineer, New Graduate

Forward Deployed Solutions Engineer (Early Career) Location: Canada (Remote or Hybrid) Employment Type: Full-Time Build technology that solves real business problems. At Hiveway, we believe software should make work simpler—not more complicated. We build payment and revenue automation solutions that help organizations modernize how they collect payments, connect business systems, and eliminate manual processes. We're looking for curious, ambitious engineers at the beginning of their careers who want more than a traditional software development role. If you're excited by solving real customer problems, building production software, and learning directly from experienced engineers while working with enterprise customers, we'd love to meet you. What is a Forward Deployed Solutions Engineer? A Forward Deployed Solutions Engineer (FDSE) combines software engineering, solution architecture, and customer problem-solving into one role. Instead of working only from a product backlog, you'll work alongside customers to understand how their business operates, identify technical challenges, and help build solutions that create measurable business impact. You'll learn how software, payments, APIs, data, finance, and business operations come together to solve real-world problems. No two projects are exactly the same—which means you'll constantly learn, grow, and be challenged. What You'll Do Working alongside experienced engineers and mentors, you'll help: Build production software and customer solutions Design and develop API integrations Connect payment, CRM, ERP, and accounting systems Automate manual business processes Design data workflows and reconciliation logic Investigate and resolve production issues Participate in customer discovery sessions Translate business challenges into technical solutions Improve existing platform capabilities Document and share technical best practices You'll work across Engineering, Product, Customer Success, and directly with customers. What You'll Learn This role is designed to accelerate your career. During your first year you'll gain experience in: Software engineering best practices Solution architecture API design and integrations Payment technologies Cloud applications Production operations Customer discovery Enterprise software implementation Systems thinking Technical communication You'll receive mentorship while taking on meaningful responsibility from day one. What We're Looking For You don't need to know everything. We're looking for people with strong fundamentals and an eagerness to learn. You may be a great fit if you: Love solving difficult problems Enjoy learning new technologies Ask thoughtful questions Communicate clearly Take ownership of your work Like understanding how businesses operate Enjoy collaborating with both technical and non-technical people Are curious about APIs, integrations, automation, or cloud software Want to see your work used by real customers Minimum Qualifications We're interested in candidates who are completing or have recently completed a degree or diploma in areas such as: Computer Science Software Engineering Computer Engineering Systems Engineering Electrical Engineering Mathematics Data Science Information Systems Physics Mechatronics Equivalent technical experience is also welcome. You should also have: Experience programming in at least one modern language Understanding of software engineering fundamentals Familiarity with Git Basic understanding of APIs, databases, or web applications Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent communication skills Programming languages may include: TypeScript / JavaScript Python Java C# Go C++ Or another modern language Bonus Points We're especially interested if you've: Completed internships or co-op placements Built applications people actually use Created personal or open-source projects Participated in hackathons Worked with APIs Built full-stack applications Worked at a startup Automated repetitive work Built something outside the classroom We care much more about what you've built than where you've built it. How We Work At Hiveway we believe: Start with the problem. Understand the customer before designing the solution. Build for production. Reliable software beats clever software. Stay curious. The best engineers are always learning. Own outcomes. We take responsibility for solving problems—not just completing tasks. Keep improving. Every customer teaches us something that makes our platform better. Your First 90 Days You'll receive structured onboarding, mentorship, and regular feedback. During your first three months you'll: Learn Hiveway's platform and development environment Shadow customer meetings Contribute production code Build your first integration or workflow Participate in architecture discussions Learn our engineering standards Work with experienced engineers on customer implementations As your confidence grows, so will your ownership. What Success Looks Like Successful engineers at Hiveway: Ask great questions Learn quickly Build reliable software Communicate effectively Solve customer problems Take ownership Continuously improve Help others succeed Why Join Hiveway? Large companies often give new graduates a very small piece of a very large system. At Hiveway, you'll see the entire picture. You'll learn directly from experienced engineers, work with enterprise customers, contribute to production systems, and influence how our platform evolves. You'll gain experience across engineering, product, customer solutions, and business operations while helping solve meaningful problems for growing organizations. If you want a role where your work matters from the beginning, Hiveway is the place to build your career. Compensation & Benefits Expected base salary: CAD $85,000 – $105,000 Actual compensation will depend on your experience, internships, technical skills, and demonstrated capabilities. Our total rewards package may include: Performance-based incentives Equity participation Health and dental benefits Paid vacation Professional development budget Home office and technology support Mentorship and career development Flexible remote/hybrid work How to Apply Please submit: Your resume (PDF preferred) GitHub, portfolio, or personal website (if available) We don't expect you to know everything. We're interested in what you've built, what you've learned, and how you approach solving difficult problems. Equal Opportunity Hiveway is committed to building an inclusive workplace where people are evaluated based on their skills, potential, curiosity, and ability to contribute. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and provide reasonable accommodations throughout the hiring process. If you're excited about building great software, solving real customer problems, and growing alongside an experienced team, we'd love to hear from you.