1. About Our Client:

The organization operates in the payroll technology industry, addressing the complex challenges businesses face in managing payroll processes. It builds software platforms that handle money movement, tax calculations, and compliance workflows, simplifying intricate infrastructure and enabling thousands of businesses to run payroll with confidence.

2. About the Opportunity:

The Software Engineer, Staff will lead the design and development of software products that transform complex payroll systems into intuitive tools. This role involves end-to-end project ownership and close collaboration with cross-functional teams to improve workflows and system reliability. The position is critical for enhancing operational efficiency and supporting the payroll needs of numerous businesses.

3. Responsibilities:

• Tackle complex platform problems and develop intuitive products.

• Manage projects from problem identification through design, implementation, and iteration.

• Collaborate deeply with product, design, and operations teams to understand payroll workflows.

• Build tools that improve transparency and reliability of payroll money movement.

• Enhance workflows, architecture, and tooling to reduce system friction.

• Demonstrate clear, critical thinking through code and documentation.

• Mentor teammates and contribute to raising quality standards.

4. Requirements:

• Experience owning and delivering production systems end-to-end.

• Background in building internal tools or platforms supporting complex operational workflows.

• Ability to structure ambiguous problems through thoughtful design.

• Skill in debugging complex, multi-service systems.

• Effective communication of technical tradeoffs to diverse teams.

• Familiarity or willingness to learn technologies including Python/Django, React, Typescript, AWS, Terraform, Postgres, Temporal, and Github.

5. Pay Range and Compensation Package:

• In San Francisco, NYC, LA, and Seattle, the expected range is between $200,000 and $247,500.

• For all other US locations, the expected range is between $180,000 and $235,400.

• Actual base salary and equity depend on experience, qualifications, and work location.

6. Benefits & Perks:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance effective from day one.

• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.

• Basic life insurance.

• Flexible paid time off and sick leave.

• Nine company holidays.

• Sixteen weeks of fully paid parental leave with flexible return-to-work options.

• 401(k) retirement plan.

• Monthly stipend for home internet and mobile phone expenses.

Equal Opportunity Statement: Our client is an equal opportunity employer. They celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or national origin.

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