Senior Software Engineer

Breeze • New York City, NY

27d • $150,000 - $165,000

About The Position

Are you passionate about solving complex challenges in the fintech space? We’re looking for talented individuals to join our dynamic startup, backed by Sequoia Capital. We’re building the universal payment layer to unify all currencies—fiat and crypto—so businesses and consumers can transact seamlessly. If you're passionate about creating innovative solutions in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, we want to talk to you. We are hiring a Senior Backend Software Engineer! This will be our first Senior hire in our NYC office. As a Software Engineer at Breeze, you’ll take ownership of building and scaling the systems that power our payments and fintech platform. You’ll work across the stack using modern technologies to deliver secure, high-performance solutions while influencing technical direction and product strategy. In this senior role, you’ll collaborate closely with product, design, and fellow engineers, mentor teammates, and help shape the engineering culture as we grow. This is a hands-on opportunity to have a major impact at a fast-moving, Sequoia-backed startup.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of professional experience in software engineering, ideally in the fintech or payments industry and in fast-paced or startup environments.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail, with a track record of owning and delivering complex features or systems.
• Solid experience with Node.js, and TypeScript (or similar modern frameworks and languages).
• Excellent communication skills – critical for working closely with cross-functional teams and contributing to product decisions.
• A deep understanding of building scalable, reliable systems and familiarity with cloud-based or serverless infrastructure.
• A product-focused mindset and a drive to build high-quality, user-centric solutions.
• A passion for working in a dynamic startup environment and solving complex challenges.
• 5+ years of relevant software engineering experience, ideally in big tech, fintech or fast-paced startup environments.
• Proficiency in modern backend development.
• Exposure to serverless infrastructure is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in cryptocurrency or blockchain is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work on building our payment system, ensuring scalability, security, and performance.
• Engage in backend development with Node.js and TypeScript on the backend, using serverless infrastructure.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact solutions.
• Take ownership of your work as a product engineer, influencing both technical direction and product design.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to ensure alignment on goals and outcomes.
• Adapt to new challenges in a dynamic startup environment where we move fast and innovate constantly.

Benefits

• Competitive salary + equity plan
• 21 days PTO
• Benefits: annual medical allowance, productivity budget, gym membership & wellness subsidy
• Annual team retreat trip
• Be part of a team backed by Sequoia Capital with a healthy runway.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior