Staff Software Engineer - Fintech

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 225,000 - 325,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Stock options

401(k) match

Health insurance

Flexible PTO

Learning & development

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Staff Software Engineer - Fintech to join our client in the Information Technology space. This remote US role leads the technical direction of a complex financial system supporting subscription and usage-based commerce.

You will mentor engineers, partner with product teams to improve revenue lifecycle accuracy, and design resilient financial systems with strong governance and data integrity.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of software engineering experience in fintech.
• Hands-on with PIM, CPQ, or O2C processes.
• Experience building and operating subscription/usage-based financial systems.
• Strong understanding of financial controls and compliance requirements.
• Experience with AI tools to enhance engineering productivity.

Responsibilities

• Own and operate a complex fintech system and shape its technical strategy.
• Improve revenue lifecycle execution and financial correctness.
• Develop commerce capabilities for subscription models in collaboration with product teams.
• Make strategic decisions on system features through collaboration.
• Mentor engineers to strengthen judgment and technical skills.
• Design systems for financial correctness and data integrity.
• Instrument systems for reliability and data accuracy.

Skills

Fintech software engineering

PIM/CPQ/O2C

Financial controls & compliance

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Staff Software Engineer - Fintech to join the team of a leader in the Information Technology space.

This role will shape the technical direction of a complex financial systems environment that supports subscription and usage-based commerce models. You will partner closely with product teams to improve revenue lifecycle execution, financial correctness, and operational resilience. The position also calls for strong technical judgment, mentorship, and the ability to bring clarity to system decisions in a highly collaborative setting.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $225,000 – $325,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Own and operate a complex fintech system, driving its technical strategy and implementation.
• Apply domain expertise to optimize the revenue lifecycle and ensure seamless integration of financial transactions.
• Develop commerce capabilities for subscription models in close collaboration with product teams.
• Make strategic decisions on system features and improvements, driving clarity through collaboration.
• Mentor engineers to strengthen their judgment and technical skills in managing complex systems.
• Design systems for financial correctness and data integrity, ensuring robust operational resilience.
• Instrument systems for reliability and financial accuracy, proving value through data-backed standards.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in software engineering, particularly in fintech domains.
• Hands-on experience with Product Information Management (PIM), Configure, Price, Quote (CPQ), or Order to Cash (O2C).
• Proficiency in building and operating complex financial systems with a focus on subscription and usage-based models.
• Strong understanding of financial controls, auditability, and compliance requirements.
• Experience with AI tools and techniques, particularly in enhancing engineering productivity.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package with annual bonus opportunities.
• Employee stock options and a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Flexible paid time off and paid volunteer time.
• Wellness initiatives and employee assistance programs.
• Continuous learning and development opportunities with access to innovative technologies.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer.