Staff Software Engineer
$214,000 – $247,500 USD
Tech Stack
Responsibilities
- Run at complex problems across our platform, designing and building products that translate complex payroll infrastructure into intuitive tools for operators and partners.
- Own projects end-to-end, from identifying the problem and shaping the solution through design, implementation, rollout, and iteration based on real-world usage.
- Build internal and partner-facing tools that improve the visibility, reliability, and explainability of how money moves through the payroll system.
- Reduce friction in our systems by improving workflows, architecture, and tooling for both developers and operators.
- Raise the quality bar by working in the open, giving thoughtful feedback, mentoring teammates, and helping the team ship work we’re proud of.
Soft Skills
Critical ThinkingCommunication Skills
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Equity
- Flexible PTO
- Parental Leave
- 401k
- Remote Stipend
Culture
Cross-Functional TeamsMentorship ProgramBlameless PostmortemsInclusive HiringWork-Life Balance
Requirements
Regions: Us
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About Check
Industry: fintech
Size: small
Check is a startup that invents embedded payroll, enabling partners to build and scale their own payroll businesses by providing reliable, scalable, and secure API infrastructure for moving money and delivering paychecks.
View company profile →Compensation
Base salary: $214,000 – $247,500 USD
Equity: stock options