Senior Software Engineer

Wingspan; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Wingspan is seeking a skilled software developer to enhance our payments platform for independent contractors. This role involves scaling workflows, building payment systems, and integrating AI technologies. Join us to redefine the future of work with a competitive salary and benefits in a dynamic startup environment.

Benefits

Unlimited vacation

Competitive stock option package

$300 one-time WFH stipend

Top-of-the-line 14" MacBook Pro

Travel stipend for team offsites

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• Expertise in backend programming (Node & TypeScript).
• Comfortable working with AI tools.

Responsibilities

• Architect and scale mission-critical product workflows.
• Build robust payment processing systems.
• Lead AI innovation by integrating LLM technologies.

Skills

Backend programming

RESTful APIs

Microservices architecture

Git

CI/CD pipeline

Collaboration

Communication

Project management

AI tools

Job description

In today's economy, an increasing number of workers are choosing to freelance. By 2027, half the U.S. workforce will be independent contractors. Yet, there is no system of record for this vast self-employed community and the legions of businesses that increasingly rely on it. A new paradigm is needed to accommodate the future of work that is suddenly no longer in the future. That is what Wingspan is building.

Wingspan is the first payroll platform designed specifically for independent contractors and their businesses. We make onboarding, payments, and compliance easy for flexible workforces of all sizes. Whether you're a one-person business or a large enterprise, Wingspan has you covered.

We're a Series A startup based in NYC with backing from some of the best VCs and operators around, including Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) and the CEOs and founders of Warby Parker, Harry's, Allbirds, Invision, and Flatiron Health.

Now we're hiring for an ambitious individual ready to help build, design, and take us to the next level.

Are you ready to be part of a team redefining the future of work? Apply now!

Impact of the Role

As a platform team member, you will be responsible for scaling our payments workflows to handle the next phase of growth and integrating AI to develop new product offerings. This role offers a unique chance to work at the intersection of fintech and cutting-edge AI, directly shaping the future of our platform's capabilities and user experience.

Responsibilities

1. Architect and scale mission-critical product workflows that form our operational backbone
2. Build robust payment processing systems ensuring seamless financial transactions
3. Lead AI innovation by integrating state-of-the-art LLM technologies into our product suite

Day-to-Day Impact

1. Craft elegant, scalable software solutions that meet evolving business demands
2. Partner with Product, Design, and QA specialists to deliver cohesive user experiences
3. Transform existing systems through strategic optimization and reducing technical debt
4. Elevate our engineering culture by mentoring colleagues and championing best practices
5. Pioneer AI implementation by staying ahead of emerging technologies and identifying valuable opportunities

Requirements

1. 5+ years of professional software development experience
2. Expertise in backend programming (we use Node & TypeScript)
3. Experience with RESTful APIs and microservices architecture
4. Strong Git, CI/CD pipeline knowledge
5. Excellent collaboration and communication skills
6. Proven project management abilities
7. Comfortable working with AI tools
8. Startup experience is a bonus

Benefits include unlimited vacation, a competitive stock option package, a $300 one-time WFH stipend, a top-of-the-line 14" MacBook Pro, and a travel stipend for team offsites. We value honesty and openness about your expectations to ensure a good fit for both sides.

Wingspan does not accept agency-provided resumes from recruitment firms we do not partner with. Any unsolicited resumes sent to our job-related emails or staff will not result in charges to Wingspan.

We are an equal opportunity employer, passionately committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that embracing diversity of perspectives and backgrounds is essential to building the best products and providing delightful experiences for our users and team members. We maintain an environment free from discrimination, retaliation, and harassment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, ancestry, ethnicity, marital status, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also provide reasonable accommodations for employees and applicants with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs or practices.

If you need an accommodation during the application process, please contact Ariel Sachtjen.

Join us in our mission to create products we love and to celebrate our diverse workforce, fostering an inclusive environment that drives innovation and success.