Senior Software Engineer, Growth (Payment Localization)

What You’ll Own

Payment Platform Optimization

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze, design, and implement enhancements to our payment platforms.
• Identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies in the payment process and implement solutions to optimize them.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations in all payment-related activities.

Performance Enhancement

• Optimize payment processing pipelines to reduce latency and increase transaction speed, as well as throughput.
• Monitor system performance and proactively address issues that could impact payment processing.
• Conduct load testing and performance tuning to handle high transaction volumes efficiently.

Security and Fraud Prevention

• Implement and maintain robust security measures to protect sensitive payment data.
• Stay updated on the latest security threats and best practices in payment security.
• Collaborate with security teams to proactively detect and prevent fraud.

Integration and API Development

• Work closely with third-party payment service providers to integrate their APIs into our systems.
• Develop and maintain APIs for payment processing and reconciliation.
• Ensure seamless integration with various payment methods and gateways.

Payment Platform Monitoring

• Implement monitoring and alerting systems to track the health and performance of payment platforms.
• Respond to incidents and troubleshoot issues related to payment processing.
• Maintain thorough logs and documentation for auditing purposes.

Who We’re Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Proven experience as a Software Engineer with a focus on payment platforms and optimization.
• Strong understanding of payment processing workflows, protocols, and security standards (e.g., PCI DSS).
• Proficiency in programming languages commonly used for payment platforms (e.g., Python, Java, C++).
• Experience with payment gateway integrations and APIs.
• Knowledge of database systems and data modeling related to payments.
• Familiarity with payment fraud prevention and risk management.
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently or in a collaborative environment.
• Knowledge of mobile payment technologies.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements in the payments industry.
• Experience working with cloud-based payment solutions.

Compensation: Base salary targeted at $190,000-$215,000 for roles based in San Francisco and Los Angeles. Final offers depend on multiple factors including location, experience, expertise, and role scope.