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Makeship | Senior Software Engineer + Staff Engineer (Systems & Integrations) | Toronto, Canada | REMOTE (Canada only) M

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Opportunity

AI-buildable

Traction

Creativity

The take

effort: ~3+ months

This is a hiring post for Makeship, a profitable company enabling creators to launch limited-edition merchandise (plushies, apparel). They are seeking a Senior Full-stack Engineer for their core platform and a Staff Engineer for Systems & Integrations, specifically mentioning connections to Shopify, HubSpot, and Airtable. They did $65M+ CAD in sales last year.

Demand & gap

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Demand

Will. to pay

Gap

Buyer

Enterprise / orgs

The gap in what exists: Makeship has identified a clear need for experienced engineers to optimize their core platform and internal systems/integrations to support their $65M+ revenue operation.
Wedge to win: The wedge for the operator would be to demonstrate exceptional relevant experience and a deep understanding of their operational challenges, especially in the integrations space.
Reputation value (worth doing free for proof) — 10/100: Successfully getting hired would provide significant financial and career stability, but it's not a public reputation-building product or contribution.
Likely monetization: Salary/Compensation for full-time employment
Incumbents to beat: No direct competitors for a hiring need, but other candidates seeking these roles.

Deliver it

A starter prompt for Claude Code, what you'll need, and how to reach them.

You are a senior software engineer with expertise in full-stack development (React/Next.js + Go) and systems integrations for e-commerce and creator platforms. Makeship, a profitable company with $65M+ CAD in sales, is hiring for a Senior Software Engineer (full-stack) and a Staff Engineer (Systems & Integrations) to work remotely in Canada. Your goal is to help me prepare for an application that highlights my fit for the Staff Engineer, Systems & Integrations role. I need a comprehensive plan to showcase relevant experience in connecting platforms like Shopify, HubSpot, and Airtable, and optimizing internal workflows.

Outline a strategy for crafting a compelling resume and cover letter. Detail specific projects or examples I should reference to demonstrate expertise in:
1. Designing and implementing robust API integrations between key business systems (e.g., e-commerce, CRM, data management).
2. Owning technical roadmaps for internal tools and systems.
3. Collaborating directly with operations, sales, and marketing to translate their workflow inefficiencies into technical solutions.
4. Working with a Go backend and a Next.js frontend (if applicable to integration dashboards/tools).

Also, propose a small, impactful proof-of-concept idea that I could build quickly (e.g., a simple Go service to synchronize data between mock APIs representing Shopify orders and Airtable fulfillment) to demonstrate my integration skills without revealing proprietary information. The output should be a detailed application strategy, specific content suggestions for resume/cover letter, and a concrete POC plan.

How you'd build it

1Deeply analyze Makeship's tech stack (React/Next.js + Go) and existing integrations.
2For the Systems & Integrations role, map out a typical 'creator product launch' workflow and identify automation opportunities between Shopify, HubSpot, and Airtable.
3Develop a proof-of-concept for a specific integration (e.g., syncing new Shopify orders to Airtable for fulfillment tracking, then updating HubSpot) using Go/Next.js.
4Focus on demonstrating deep understanding of their business model (creator merchandise, limited runs) and how efficiency in operations/integrations directly impacts their $65M+ revenue.
5Prepare a tailored resume and cover letter highlighting experience with similar e-commerce/creator economy platforms and integration challenges.

Risks & moats

These are full-time, senior-level roles at a profitable company, not freelance contracts or product ideas for a solo operator.
The roles require significant experience in a full-time, team-based environment, which differs from solo product development.
The hiring process for Staff/Senior roles at profitable companies is competitive and lengthy.
The operator's focus is on building products, not taking on full-time employment, which is what these roles are.

Original context

Makeship | Senior Software Engineer + Staff Engineer (Systems & Integrations) | Toronto, Canada | REMOTE (Canada only) Makeship empowers influencers, creators, and brands of all sizes to develop and launch limited-edition products that matter to their fans. We handle the design, manufacturing, and fulfillment (plushies, apparel, and more). Check out our site ( https://www.makeship.com/ ) to see some of the anime and gaming merch. We're profitable, did $65M+ CAD in sales last year, and have been Great Place to Work certified three years running. Two open roles: Senior Software Engineer, full-stack (React/Next.js + Go) on the core platform. You'll lead projects, own complex features end to end, make architectural calls, and mentor other engineers. https://makeship.bamboohr.com/careers/76 Staff Engineer, Systems & Integrations, owning our internal systems and the integrations layer connecting Shopify, HubSpot, Airtable, and others. You'll own the roadmap and work directly with ops, sales, and marketing to make their workflows dramatically more efficient. https://makeship.bamboohr.com/careers/78 If you apply, please note that you found us through Hacker News.