Senior Software Engineer

Job Description What is the opportunity? As a Senior Software Engineer on the Advice Centre Engineering Team, you will design and build enterprise-scale applications and backend services that enable real-time audio streaming, transcription, and AI-powered summarization. You'll play a key role in RBC's broader AI strategy by delivering solutions that enhance advisor efficiency and transform how our advisors interact with clients. This is a hands-on engineering role where you'll take innovative audio and AI capabilities from concept through production, working directly with modern web technologies and cloud infrastructure to create resilient, scalable systems that deliver measurable business impact. What will you do? Code, test, build, deploy, and support multi-tier architecture applications that handle real-time audio processing and transcription at scaleEngineer backend services and frontend applications that seamlessly integrate audio streaming, real-time transcription, and generative AI-powered summarization capabilitiesCollaborate within an agile scrum team to prioritize technical initiatives, balance requirements, and align deliverables with business objectivesLeverage modern AI coding tools (Copilot, Windsurf, Claude) throughout the development lifecycle to accelerate productivity and code qualityDesign systems with resilience, observability, and scalability at their core, implementing robust monitoring and alerting to ensure production reliability What do you need to succeed? Must-have Post-secondary education in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field, or equivalent professional software development experienceProficiency in TypeScript, Node.js, and modern frontend frameworks (React), with hands-on experience building desktop applications using Electron.jsProficiency in audio streaming technologies including WebSocket protocols, real-time data handling, and browser Media APIs (MediaRecorder, Web Audio API, MediaStream)Proven experience with AWS Transcribe Streaming, including WebSocket integration, audio encoding formats (PCM/Opus), and streaming response handlingStrong knowledge of authentication patterns including OAuth 2.0/OIDC and secure token managementSolid understanding of Electron security best practices including context isolation, preload scripts, Content Security Policy, and secure inter-process communicationExperience with backend frameworks (Koa) and testing frameworks (Jest, k6) for building and validating production-grade applicationsProficiency in stream processing, including audio buffer management, backpressure handling, and memory optimizationAbility to troubleshoot complex multi-tier applications, desktop systems, and WebSocket connectionsFamiliarity with modern development and deployment practices Nice-to-have Experience with WebEx API/SDK for enhanced communication platform integrationKnowledge of audio processing techniques including noise reduction, echo cancellation, and audio normalizationFamiliarity with Windows audio APIs such as WASAPI for advanced system-level audio captureExperience with Electron packaging, code signing, auto-updates, and installer creation using tools like electron-builderExperience load testing real-time systems using tools like k6 with WebSocket scenariosAWS deployment experience across services including EC2, S3, Lambda, API Gateway, and managed transcription servicesBackend development experience with Java Spring Boot or similar frameworksKnowledge of monitoring concepts (logs, metrics, traces, telemetry) and observability tools (Dynatrace, Elastic Stack, Prometheus, Grafana) What’s in it for you? We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual. A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicableLeaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunitiesAbility to make a difference and lasting impactWork in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing teamA world-class training program in financial servicesFlexible work/life balance optionsOpportunities to do challenging work #TechPJ Job Skills Active Learning, Agile Methodology, Application Integrations, Audio Processing, Authentication, Back-End Development, Detail-Oriented, Enterprise Application Delivery, Grafana, Group Problem Solving, Java (Programming Language), JavaScript, Media Streaming, Microsoft Windows, Multitier Architecture, Node.js, Programming Languages, Python (Programming Language), React.js, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), SRE Observability, TypeScript, Web Development, WebSocket, Web Technologies Additional Job Details Address: RBC WATERPARK PLACE, 88 QUEENS QUAY W:TORONTO City: Toronto Country: Canada Work hours/week: 37.5 Employment Type: Full time Platform: TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS Job Type: Regular Pay Type: Salaried Posted Date: 2026-05-26 Application Deadline: 2026-09-30 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above Our Employment Opportunities At RBC, we are guided by living shared values of Client First, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Excellence and winning together as One RBC. 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