[Remote] Software Engineer, Staff

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Check is a company focused on transforming payroll systems and improving business operations. As a Staff Software Engineer, you will design and build intuitive tools for payroll operators, ensuring reliable and efficient money movement and compliance workflows for businesses. This role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams to enhance the overall payroll experience.ResponsibilitiesRun at complex problems across our platform, designing and building products that translate complex payroll infrastructure into intuitive tools for operators and partnersOwn projects end-to-end, from identifying the problem and shaping the solution through design, implementation, rollout, and iteration based on real-world usageBe a true partner to product, design, and operations by developing a deep understanding of the workflows and challenges faced by payroll operators and partnersBuild internal and partner-facing tools that improve the visibility, reliability, and explainability of how money moves through the payroll systemReduce friction in our systems by improving workflows, architecture, and tooling for both developers and operatorsRole model clear, critical thinking through code, proposals, and diagrams that help teams align and move forward togetherRaise the quality bar by working in the open, giving thoughtful feedback, mentoring teammates, and helping the team ship work we’re proud ofSkillsExperience with staff-level ownership and delivery of production systems end-to-end, from design through deployment and operationExperience building internal tools, developer platforms, or product systems that support complex operational workflowsAbility to navigate ambiguous problem spaces and bring structure through thoughtful design and collaborationComfort debugging complex systems and investigating issues that span multiple services or infrastructure layersAbility to articulate technical tradeoffs to engineers and cross-functional partnersWhile we don't have requirements for programming languages, experience with or, at minimum, a desire to learn our current stack is helpful: Python/Django, React, Typescript, AWS, Terraform, Postgres, Temporal, GithubBenefitsMedical, dental, vision, short-term/long-term disability, and basic life insurance coverage, •effective on your first day of work•.Flexible PTO and sick leave - 9 company holidays, 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave for new parents with flexible return-to-work401k retirement plan$100 monthly stipend for home internet and mobile phone expensesWe offer ample opportunities and encourage employees to attend team offsites, events, and hackathons a couple of times a year.All Checketeers gather in the spring for a required 3-day company offsite.For our in-office and hybrid employees, our offices are open all week.We provide meals on Tuesdays and Thursdays and there are regular happy hours, game nights, and other in-person events.Company OverviewCheck is a leading payroll infrastructure provider that allows platforms to build successful payroll businesses. It was founded in 2019, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://www.checkhq.com.