Join Shopify's SWE Team
👋 Join Shopify's Engineering Team!
Building the code that powers global commerce 💻
Software Engineers at Shopify craft the scalable applications and systems that millions of merchants rely on daily. From Rails applications handling massive transaction volumes to innovative financial products and developer tools, you'll build software that directly empowers entrepreneurs worldwide. Your code becomes the foundation that commerce runs on.
What makes us different?
Software engineering at Shopify means building at unprecedented scale with real impact. You'll work on systems processing millions of transactions daily, not theoretical applications. Your Ruby on Rails code powers actual businesses, your APIs enable real entrepreneurs, and your solutions directly affect merchant success. Plus, you'll code alongside our founder-CEO Tobi, who's still deeply involved in engineering decisions.
How Engineering works at Shopify
Here's how you'll build software that powers global commerce:
💡 Full-stack problem solving
Own products end-to-end, from database design to user interfaces, with complete ownership over solutions that impact millions.
⚡ Rapid iteration & shipping
Ship code weekly with fast feedback loops, turning product roadmaps into scalable software at startup speed.
🎯 Technical excellence & craftsmanship
Write maintainable, performant code with pair programming, thorough code reviews, and commitment to engineering best practices.
🤝 Cross-team impact
Partner with Product, Design, and Business teams to build cohesive solutions that solve real merchant problems.
Our collaborative Engineering community
You'll never solve problems alone—join a vibrant community of engineering experts who learn and grow together.
Hear from our Head of Engineering
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Cool systems you'll build
🏗️ Commerce platform infrastructure
Build the Rails applications and services that process billions of dollars in transactions. Your code will handle peak shopping loads during global events like Black Friday and scale seamlessly.
⚙️Developer tools & APIs
Design the APIs and developer platform that thousands of app developers use to extend Shopify. Your work enables an entire ecosystem of commerce innovation.
🤑 Financial products & payments
Create innovative financial tools including Shopify Balance, Capital, and payment processing systems that help merchants manage and grow their businesses worldwide.
🛍️ Merchant experience products
Craft the admin interfaces, mobile apps, and tools that merchants use daily to run their businesses. Your UX decisions directly impact entrepreneur productivity and success.
💻 Tech you'll love
A day in the life
Team Huddle
Quick alignment on priorities and project updates. Share wins, discuss blockers, and coordinate dependencies across teams. These daily check-ins keep projects moving and build strong connections with your colleagues—without getting bogged down in meetings.
What interviews to expect
We match you with teams where you'll thrive as you move through these steps—finding the right fit for your talents and ambitions.
Initial Chat
We start with a conversation to see if what makes Shopify different resonates with you. Are you excited about building robust, high-quality software that directly impacts merchants and commerce around the world? This call helps us both figure out if there's genuine alignment between what drives you and our approach to software engineering.
We're hiring across levels and product areas—your unique talents will guide where you can make the biggest impact.
What we do
Life-defining work for you - and entrepreneurs
Opportunity is not evenly distributed. Shopify puts independence within reach for anyone with a dream to start a business. We propel entrepreneurs and enterprises to scale the heights of their potential.
Since 2006, we've grown to ~8,000 employees and generated over $1 trillion in sales for millions of merchants in 175 countries. The ripple effect of this is far-reaching.
Your growth at Shopify
TL;DR: At Shopify, you own your career path. Our Mastery Cycle helps you level up your skills, while Flex Comp lets you design compensation that actually works for your life. No corporate ladders—just real growth on your terms.
Ready to ship with us?
We're assembling the brightest minds in Engineering to transform commerce worldwide.
Apply Now 🚀
Let's build the future of commerce together!
★ Work where you do your best work ★
We are a fully remote company - It's not where you sit, it's where you ship.
Work from anywhere while connecting when it matters.
The practical stuff: Competitive pay, unlimited vacation (we actually want you to take it), flexible work setup, and a culture that values what you bring, not how you fit in. Learn more here.
See what we're building:
Shopify Editions 🚀