Senior Software Engineer - Pricing

CharterUP

6d•$140,000 - $155,000•Hybrid

About The Position

CharterUP is seeking a Senior Software Engineer with experience in marketplace, dynamic pricing, and auction-based systems to design, build, and evolve the core systems that power our two-sided marketplace. You’ll work closely with engineering leadership, product managers, and cross-functional teams to develop pricing, matching, and transaction systems that drive efficiency, liquidity, and growth. In this role, you’ll contribute to systems that handle real-time pricing, supply-demand balancing, and competitive bidding dynamics leveraging modern development practices and AI-assisted tools to improve decisioning, performance, and developer velocity.

Requirements

4+ years of experience as a full-stack or backend-leaning software engineer in fast-paced environments
Experience building or working on marketplace, pricing, auction, or matching systems
Strong backend skills with JVM-based languages (Java, Kotlin, etc.) and experience with modern frontend frameworks (React, Vue, or Angular)
Solid understanding of distributed systems and cloud infrastructure (preferably AWS), with exposure to AI-assisted tools or data-driven systems
Ownership mindset with the ability to translate complex marketplace dynamics (pricing, liquidity, supply-demand) into scalable technical solutions, leveraging modern and AI-enhanced approaches where appropriate

Responsibilities

Design and build systems that power dynamic pricing, marketplace matching, and auction workflows, using modern and AI-assisted development practices
Develop high-quality full-stack applications (React, Vue) and backend services (Java), enabling scalable and reliable marketplace operations
Implement and optimize pricing logic, bidding mechanisms, and supply-demand balancing, incorporating data-driven and AI-informed approaches where appropriate
Ensure scalability, reliability, and performance of marketplace systems through robust architecture and AWS-based infrastructure
Collaborate cross-functionally with product, data, and business teams to refine pricing strategies and identify opportunities to enhance marketplace efficiency using AI

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package, including fully subsidized medical coverage for the employee
401(k) plan
Equity
Remote-First Flexibility: Work from anywhere we hire, with built-in flexibility. U.S.-based employees may reside in any of our 19 approved states.
Comprehensive Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, mental health support, virtual care, gym discounts, and family-building benefits. In the U.S., we cover 100% of premiums for employees. International benefits align with local standards.
Time Off to Recharge: Paid time off so you can truly unplug. U.S.: 15 PTO days (increasing to 20 after 2 years) + 8 paid holidays. International policies vary by country.
Financial Peace of Mind: Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance where available.
Performance-Driven Culture: Join a fast-moving, ambitious, and collaborative team that wins together.
Referral Rewards: Earn bonuses for bringing top talent to the team.
Planning for the Future: Long-term financial planning support. U.S.: 401(k) plan. International: region-specific savings programs where applicable.
Top-Tier Tech: Choose a Mac or PC, plus monitor, keyboard, and mouse to hit the ground running.