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Lead Engineer (Accounting Core Team)

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Remote, United StatesStaff+

Base Salary

$206k - $258k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Modernize monolithic components by refactoring them into distributed, scalable architectures.
  • Lead major code design decisions and develop technical solutions aligned with long-term engineering frameworks.
  • Deliver and operate complex, large-scale, distributed, and high-availability systems.
  • Build and maintain software using C#, .NET, React, AWS, and Kubernetes.
  • Improve developer experience through engineering tooling and development practices.
  • Mentor and coach engineers while contributing to technical standards, code reviews, and knowledge sharing.

Requirements

  • Proven experience delivering and operating complex large-scale systems in distributed or high-availability environments.
  • Strong software engineering fundamentals and the ability to ramp quickly across adjacent technologies.
  • Experience designing and building high-quality software across a range of languages and tools.
  • Ability to lead major code design decisions and contribute to broader technical solutioning.
  • Experience with automated testing, refactoring, and agile delivery practices.
  • Passion for technical excellence, proactive knowledge sharing, and mentoring other engineers.

Benefits

  • Remote work is available to applicants based in Washington State, with Pacific Time Zone alignment preferred.
  • Flexibility to balance remote work with team alignment days and local hub events.
  • Permanent employees may participate in annual bonus and equity programs, with possible performance-based cash or equity incentives.
  • Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, 21 days of PTO, 10 days of Wellbeing leave, 5 days of Xtra Leave, one volunteer day, 12 paid holidays, and paid parental leave.
  • The position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship.

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