Staff Software Engineer, Growth (Copy)

Linktree • Los Angeles, CA

7d • $190,000 - $215,000 • Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a talented and experienced Software Engineer with a deep understanding of payment platforms and the ability to optimize them for efficiency, security, and performance. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in enhancing our payment systems to ensure seamless transactions, reduce latency, and maintain the highest level of security. If you are passionate about payment technology and have a proven track record of optimizing payment platforms, we invite you to apply for this position.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of mobile payment technologies.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements in the payments industry.
• Experience working with cloud-based payment solutions.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• An annual wellbeing allowance to use on things like (but not limited to) fitness memberships, development courses, childcare, travel, charitable donations, pet insurance, home office set-up - the choice is yours!
• 100% coverage (and 80% for your dependents) of your monthly premiums for medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance for US-based employees.
• Employer contribution towards your retirement.
• Generous time off for vacation, holidays, parental leave, volunteer time, and other categories.
• Employee stock option program - we want each and every employee to share in the company’s success.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees