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Nexthop

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Software Engineer - New Grad 2027 [Vancouver, BC]

Location
Burnaby, British Columbia
Job type
Full-time

About the role

Posted Dec 5, 2025

Please Note: This position is hybrid/on-site in the Lower Mainland. Candidates will be required to reside in the area and hold valid Canadian work authorization.


Company Description: As an AI infrastructure startup, we are developing innovative systems to enable large-scale AI deployments. Our team comprises industry veterans who are passionate about building the sophisticated systems that support the next generation of computing in a fast-paced startup environment.


Job Responsibilities:

  • Participate in all parts of software engineering, ranging from design and implementation of software solutions to testing and peer review
  • Collaborate with engineers on building and optimizing our core systems
  • Support customers at various stages of development through involvement in project scoping, proof of concept, early trials, and production/escalation support
  • Be a part of shaping a startup - define company culture, challenge and change the ways things are done, and contribute to determining the future of the company


Qualifications: Strong problem-solving skills, quick learning and excitement for a
collaborative startup environment are the most important things we're looking for. The list below are some of the qualifications that will help but aren’t essential to thriving here.


  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field with internship experience.
  • Proficiency in the following languages: Python, C, or C++
  • Solid understanding of systems software, including embedded systems and distributed systems
  • Familiarity with container technologies (e.g., Docker) and databases (e.g., SQL, NoSQL) is a plus
  • Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team
  • Confidence to both ask questions and take ownership of your project(s)



Why Us:
Our company bolsters all the advantages of working at a startup with the expertise of a seasoned team who have successfully built startups into thriving companies. Here you’ll have the unique opportunity to collaborate and learn from top-tier engineers, while still working on mission critical projects. If you are excited to learn, solve hard problems at the forefront of computer systems, and be a part of shaping a burgeoning company, this is the place for you.


Learn More:

Company Launch Press Release - https://nexthop.ai/news-and-event/press-release-company-launch/

CEO Anshul Sadana talking Nexthop on theCUBE - https://nexthop.ai/news-and-event/anshul-sadana-interview-with-cube/

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Location
Burnaby, British Columbia
Employment
Full-time
Team
3220 - Engr SW Canada
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The company

Nexthop

Nexthop

Nexthop AI is a cohesive team of seasoned industry experts, who through their collaborative product design as well as system and network engineering capabilities are building innovative networking products and solutions for Hyperscalers and NeoClouds. Nexthop is headquartered in Santa Clara with additional locations in Seattle, Vancouver, Dublin and Bengaluru, India.

Growth51–200 employees
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