Software Developer - Backend

We believe that communication belongs to everyone. TextNow is redefining how people connect by combining simplicity, intelligence, and accessibility. We’re a team of curious builders using technology to make communication more affordable and powerful for millions of users every day. 

 

As a Software Developer - Backend, you won’t just build services—you’ll shape the systems, architecture, and tooling that make them possible. At TextNow, Members of Technical Staff combine leadership and hands-on coding to enable the highest leverage opportunities possible. Being able to operate strategically, as well as diving into the lowest-level details, is a must. You’ll take technical ownership of key backend domains and work across mobile, web, and data to create faster, smarter, more reliable systems. 

 

AI and automation are at the core of how we build. You’ll use them to accelerate development, improve performance, detect and resolve issues faster, and continuously raise the bar for backend development excellence. 

 

We’re hiring Members of Technical Staff across multiple levels (intermediate/senior/staff+). Whether you’re an experienced developer looking to lead complex systems, or an early-career developer eager to grow, we’ll align your title and scope based on experience and impact.

 

This role is about impact at scale. You’ll shape how TextNow builds and operates its backend systems—using AI and automation to make development faster, decisions smarter, and experiences more seamless for millions of users worldwide. 

 

What You'll Do

Who You Are

 

 

The expected base salary range for this role is: 

 

Canada Intermediate:  CAD $113,400 - $162,000 annually 

Canada Senior: CAD $158,000 – 207,000 annually 

Canada Staff: CAD $200,400 – 248,000 annually 

 

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. 

 

Our goal is to offer a competitive package that reflects the impact and expertise you bring to the team. 

 

This posting is for a current, active vacancy.

 

More about TextNow 

 

Our culture 

We’re proud of the culture that we’ve built at TextNow, but one of the most common questions we hear is ‘how do you continue to sustain it as the world and the company continues to change?’ The reality is that we’re only able to keep up because each and every TextNovian contributes to our culture through being involved, by living our values, sharing feedback, embracing change and more!  

 

 

Our values 

Customer Obsessed 

We strive to have a deep understanding of our customers. 

 

Do Right By Our People 

We treat each other with fairness, respect, and integrity. 

 

Accept the Challenge 

We adopt a "Yes, We Can" mindset to achieve ambitious goals. 

 

Act Like an Owner 

We treat this company like it's our own... because it is! 

 

Give a Damn 

We are deeply committed and passionate about our work and achieving results. 

 

 

Our benefits and more 

This is a brief overview of the benefits that TextNow offers its employees. More complete details can be found in TextNow’s Benefit Guide and legal plan documents, which are available to employees on or shortly after their start date with TextNow. The benefits listed herein are for illustrative purposes only and may change from time-to-time in TextNow’s sole discretion. 

 

Free phone service 

Strong work life blend  

Employee stock options  

Unlimited vacation  

12 paid holidays per year 

Competitive pay 

Health, dental, and vision benefits 

Short-term & long-term disability 

$750 annual wellness benefit or healthcare spending account 

RRSP matching (Canada)

Parental leave for eligible employees 

Learning & Development opportunities

We travel a few times a year for various team events, company-wide off-sites, and more 

More information about our total rewards package will be available during the hiring process. 

 

Dogfooding & Customer Obsession 

At TextNow, every employee gets to actively use our app for calling and texting. Dogfooding helps us experience what customers do, to spot issues early, and drive better design, developer, and user experiences. 

 

Diversity and Inclusion 

Our aim is to make every person who joins TextNow feel like they belong, that they’re valued, and that they’re able to be their authentic selves at work.  

We’re all accountable for creating an inclusive culture and a sense of belonging for one another. By doing this together, we’ll make TextNow better for everyone.  

 

Equal opportunity 

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic. 

 

Applicants who require reasonable accommodation during the hiring process may contact our Talent Team. 

 

 

TextNow Candidate Policy 

By submitting an application to TextNow, you agree to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information in accordance with the TextNow Candidate Policy