Senior Software Engineer, Billing (Remote)

Shippo; United States; Remote; USD 156,000 - 212,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Billing, Auth & Fraud Prevention team. In this role, you will lead the development of a cutting-edge billing and payment processing system while building robust fraud detection mechanisms. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work on high-impact projects that empower e-commerce businesses. You will collaborate with product teams, mentor fellow engineers, and set high standards for engineering practices. With a focus on inclusivity and diversity, this company provides a supportive environment where your contributions will drive success across the organization.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Equity Options

Flexible Work Hours

Remote Work Opportunities

Inclusive Culture

Professional Development

Wellness Programs

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• 7+ years of software development experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in server-side programming and SQL databases.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to high-throughput postage and SaaS billing systems.
• Lead large projects and mentor fellow engineers.

Skills

Software Development

Distributed Systems

Server-side Programming

SQL Databases

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Collaboration Skills

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science

Bachelor's in Software Engineering

Tools

Go

Python

Java

Ruby

React

Typescript

Job description

Here at Shippo, we are the shipping layer of the internet and we consider ourselves to be one of the core building blocks of e-commerce.

Our mission is to make merchants successful through world-class shipping. With our products and solutions, we level the playing field by providing our customers with best-in-class solutions that otherwise wouldn’t be available to them. Through Shippo, e-commerce businesses, marketplaces, platforms, and a variety of logistics infrastructure providers can connect to shipping carriers around the world via a single API and dashboard. We provide our customers with the most competitive shipping rates, label printing, automated international documentation, shipment tracking, facilitation of the returns process, and more.

We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our Billing, Auth & Fraud Prevention team. Our rapidly expanding business is developing a best-in-class billing and payment processing system to support new products and pricing models. Simultaneously, we are building fraud detection and prevention systems to protect our customers from bad actors. As a Senior Engineer, you will provide leadership in coding, technical design, and systems architecture for your team and the broader engineering organization.

Shipping & Handling responsibilities:

• Contribute to high-throughput postage and SaaS billing systems
• Contribute to fraud prevention systems
• Contribute to authentication and security systems
• Build tools to improve internal processes and empower users
• Participate in on-call support rotation
• Collaborate with product teams to refine scope of new products and features
• Lead large projects and initiatives
• Mentor fellow engineers
• Set high standards for engineering practices and processes
• Monitor KPIs for system performance and quality

Do you tick the boxes?

• Minimum 7+ years of software development experience
• Experience building and maintaining highly available, distributed, and scalable systems
• Proficiency in server-side programming (e.g., Go, Python, Java, Ruby) and SQL databases
• Strong understanding of software architecture, object-oriented programming, and design patterns
• Experience with data analysis and reporting
• Effective communication skills across organizational levels
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills
• BSc in a STEM field, preferably in computer science or software engineering
• Bonus: experience with billing systems, fraud detection, security practices, full-stack development with React and Typescript

Salary range: $156,000 - $212,000 per year

Our Compensation Policy:

We believe in fair and equitable compensation practices. The standard base pay range for this role is from $156k to $212k annually, with a typical midpoint of $184k. We have different pay ranges for various US regions, including a standard range and a higher range for areas with higher living costs such as NYC and California.

The actual salary depends on factors such as experience, skills, business needs, and market conditions. Total compensation includes salary, equity, and benefits like medical, dental, vision, and others.

Join our inclusive culture:

We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all backgrounds. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. For accommodations during the application process, contact [e-mail].

Our global team:

Our team members are worldwide. Through our remote-first program, "Shippos Everywhere," roles can be based anywhere in the US except Delaware, Nevada, Ohio, Oregon, Hawaii, New Mexico, and West Virginia, as well as internationally.

For international roles outside the US and Ireland, employment is managed via Remote.com. We emphasize that success at Shippo is possible regardless of location.

We use AI to review resumes to promote fairness and reduce bias, but all hiring decisions are made by humans.