Senior Staff Software Engineer – Risk Platform (Remote in Boston; Chicago; SF
Bay Area; Portland, ME)
Locations: Bay Area, Chicago, Boston, Portland (ME), Seattle
Full-Time | Direct Hire via Staffing Partner
Base Salary: $180K–$230K + Bonus + RSU + Comprehensive Benefits
We are a talent partner working with a leading global payments and technology
company that’s transforming how businesses manage risk and compliance. Our
client is building a modern, AI-enhanced Risk Platform and is seeking a Senior
Staff Engineer to help lead this transformation.
?? Location Requirement:
This role is remote, but candidates must reside in one of our designated virtual
hub locations: Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; Portland, ME; Seattle, WA; or the San
Francisco Bay Area, CA. While there is no requirement to be in an office
regularly, proximity to one of these hubs is necessary for occasional in-person
collaboration.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
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Architect and scale the company’s next-generation Risk Platform in
collaboration with senior engineering and product leaders.
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Lead technical design, development, and production operations of critical
risk services and infrastructure.
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Partner cross-functionally with Data, AI, Compliance, and Risk Product teams
to build innovative and secure solutions.
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Mentor engineers, foster a culture of excellence, and help scale a
high-performing risk tech org.
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Ensure platform observability, compliance, security, and operational
readiness.
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Drive long-term technology strategy and platform reliability across
cloud-native systems.
QUALIFICATIONS
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10+ years of software engineering experience with deep backend systems
architecture and development skills.
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Proven track record of building large-scale distributed systems with strong
availability, scalability, and low-latency requirements.
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Proficiency in cloud environments (AWS or Azure), Kubernetes, Lambda, and
microservices.
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Ability to lead and mentor teams and work cross-functionally in fast-paced,
regulated environments.
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Experience in fintech, payments, or highly regulated domains is a plus.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
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Base Salary: $180,000 – $230,000
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Bonus + comprehensive benefits including:
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Medical, dental, and vision insurance
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401(k) with employer match
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Flexible PTO and holidays
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HSA/FSA, tuition reimbursement, and more
Interested in building the future of risk technology? Apply now to learn more
about this exciting opportunity through our team.
