Junior Full Stack AI Engineer

About the role

MapleSpark is building AI‑powered learning experiences that act as personal tutors for each student. As a Junior Full Stack AI Engineer you will join a lean, GTA‑based team, working remotely while collaborating closely with the founders to ship core product features.

Key responsibilities

• Design and implement end‑to‑end features for a web‑based education platform.
• Integrate large‑language‑model APIs (OpenAI, Gemini, Claude) into user‑facing workflows.
• Develop front‑end components using React and Next.js.
• Build and maintain back‑end services with Node.js, Python, and FastAPI.
• Contribute to AI‑driven functionalities such as automated content generation and knowledge‑graph interactions.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and continuous deployment processes.

Required profile

• 2–5 years of software development experience or equivalent hands‑on projects.
• Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript and React, with experience in Node.js or Python.
• Self‑starter attitude; comfortable navigating ambiguous problems and delivering pragmatic solutions.
• Based in the Greater Toronto Area and able to work on Eastern Time.
• Passion for improving education through technology.

Required skills

• JavaScript / TypeScript
• React
• Node.js
• Python
• FastAPI
• Next.js
• PostgreSQL
• LLM API integration (OpenAI, Gemini, Claude)

What we offer

• Rapid learning curve with direct mentorship from senior engineers.
• Early‑stage influence on product direction and architecture.
• Remote‑first work model with occasional in‑person sessions in the GTA.
• Impactful work that reaches real students and partner universities.
• Competitive salary range of CAD 70,000–110,000.