Senior Software Engineer, Growth (Payment Localization)

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

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.
• A 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.
• An attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• A self-motivated and independent worker who can also work in a collaborative environment.
• Knowledge of mobile payment technologies.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements in the payments industry.
• Experience working with cloud-based payment solutions.

Qualifications

• Passionate about payment technology and have a proven track record of optimizing payment platforms.

Skills

• Programming Languages: Python, Java, C++, etc.
• Database Systems: Knowledge of database systems and data modeling related to payments.
• Payment Gateway Integrations: Experience with integrating third-party payment services.
• Mobile Payment Technologies: Familiarity with mobile payment technologies.
• Regulatory Compliance: Understanding of regulatory requirements in the payments industry.
• Cloud-Based Solutions: Experience with cloud-based payment solutions.

Benefits

Linktree is committed to providing a fair and competitive compensation package including cash, equity, and benefits. The base salary offered for this role is targeted at $190,000-$215,000 for roles based in San Francisco and Los Angeles. Final offers depend on multiple factors including location, experience, expertise, and role scope, and may vary from the range listed.