AlphaSense
AlphaSense
AlphaSense is a market intelligence and search platform that helps organizations analyze public and private information for faster, more informed decisions. Its AI-powered tools bring together sources such as company filings, broker research, expert calls, market trends, internal data, and premium external content, supporting due diligence and research across financial services, healthcare, and technology. AlphaSense serves major corporations, financial institutions, and asset management firms with generative AI capabilities designed to surface relevant insights and reduce uncertainty.

Staff Software Engineer, Excel Integrations (Canada Remote)

Lead AlphaSense’s AI-powered Excel integration strategy and connect its research platform with Microsoft Excel. Build enterprise software that helps financial analysts conduct research without leaving their spreadsheets.

Description

  • Lead the product strategy for AlphaSense’s Excel plugin.
  • Connect the AlphaSense AI platform with Microsoft Excel.
  • Deliver a plugin used by thousands of analysts at leading financial institutions.
  • Make AI-assisted research accessible through familiar Excel formulas.
  • Reduce the need to switch between Excel and research tools.
  • Define the technical foundation and engineering practices for Office integrations.
  • Guide and mentor engineers working on desktop software.
  • Improve the product’s quality and performance standards.

Requirements

  • At least 10 years of experience building and operating large-scale production systems.
  • Advanced proficiency in JavaScript, TypeScript, and modern software development practices.
  • Strong knowledge of asynchronous programming, state management, and event-driven architecture.
  • Experience deploying, updating, and versioning enterprise software.
  • Demonstrated ability to build performant applications with robust error handling and recovery.
  • Expertise debugging complex integrations and optimizing memory usage and performance.
  • Ability to mentor engineering teams and establish effective development practices.
  • Experience with the Office JavaScript API, VSTO, or COM add-ins is preferred.
  • Knowledge of Excel’s calculation engine, object model, and common power-user workflows is preferred.
  • Familiarity with financial modeling, data analysis workflows, or trading systems is preferred.
  • Experience with React, TypeScript, and modern frontend frameworks is preferred.
  • Experience building offline-capable applications with synchronization mechanisms is preferred.
  • Experience with WebSocket, real-time data feeds, or streaming architectures is preferred.
  • Production experience with the Office JavaScript API or Office Add-ins framework.
  • Experience using TypeScript, React, and modern frontend tooling.
  • Experience implementing enterprise authentication with SSO, OAuth, or SAML.
  • Experience supporting both Windows and Mac.
  • No educational credential is specified.

Benefits

  • Equity may be available as part of the offer.
  • A generous benefits program is provided.
  • Work in an inclusive workplace.
  • Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified employees with protected disabilities.
  • AlphaSense does not charge candidates for applications, equipment, or training.

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