Staff Software Engineer (Backend) - Scale

Posted 8 Hours Ago
Hiring Remotely in United States
Remote
149K-210K Annually
Senior level
Fintech • Software
The Role
As a Staff Software Engineer on the Scale team, you will lead the modernization of the platform and build scalable systems using AWS technologies. You will implement best practices in software development, design distributed systems, and develop core frameworks and services for engineering teams, while actively mentoring junior engineers.
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Innovate with purpose


At BILL, we believe in empowering the businesses that drive our economy. By replacing outdated financial processes with innovative tools, we help businesses—from startups to established brands—make smarter decisions and gain control of their operations. And we don’t stop there: we’re creating the future of financial automation so businesses can spend more time on what matters.


Working here means you become part of a vision-driven team that’s ready to tackle challenges and build cutting-edge solutions. We value purpose, drive, and curiosity—and we thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. Whether in one of our offices in San Jose, CA, Draper, UT, or working remotely, BILLders collaborate to deliver real impact for businesses that need more time in their busy weeks.


At BILL, we listen, learn, and lead—fostering collaboration and a drive for continuous growth. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that values each person’s unique skills and experiences. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we’d love to hear from you—you might be just what we’re looking for, whether in this role or another.


✨ Let’s give businesses more time for what matters.

Make your impact within a rapidly growing Fintech Company

BILL is looking for a Staff Software Engineer to join our Scale team. As a leader in the Scale team, you will be modernizing the platform, providing best practices, building and evangelizing the core frameworks and services leveraged by the entire engineering org. You will build scalable, resilient, and performant systems using AWS technologies that power $10B+ total payment volume each month across millions of transactions.

We’d love to chat if you have:

  • BS/MS in Computer Science or related area
  • 8+ years developing systems/software for large business environment platforms on Java 
  • 3+ years of experience leading design and implementation of complex distributed systems and robust, highly scalable, and performant SaaS applications
  • Experience with AWS: ECS, lambda, SQS, SNS, S3, Kinesis, etc.
  • Experience with database design for SQL (Oracle, MySQL) and NoSQL databases (DynamoDB)
  • Experience with build tools like Gradle and implementing CI/CD pipelines 
  • Excellent teamwork and communication
  • Ability to lead large projects, influence and gain alignment across cross-functional boundaries, coach and mentor more junior engineers

#hiringnow

Our ranges for each role and job level are based on a variety of factors including candidate experience, expertise, and geographic location and may vary from the amounts listed below. The role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, flexible spending & health savings account, paid holidays, paid time off, and other company benefits. The estimated salary  ranges noted below roles in the specific  geographic zones

Zone 1- San Francisco Bay Area CA (includes HQ), New York City, Seattle

$175,000$210,000 USD

Zone 2- CA (Non San Francisco Bay Area), Austin TX, Massachusetts

$157,500$189,000 USD

Zone 3 -Utah (includes Utah office), Houston TX (office), Florida, North Carolina

$148,800$178,500 USD

What’s in it for you? 

Redefining how businesses automate their work is a fast-paced, exciting, and fun environment. But we also have benefits and perks to ensure the magic isn’t only experienced by our customers, but by our employees as well. 

Here is a preview of some of the amazing benefits here at BILL:

  • 100% paid employee health, dental, and vision plans (choose HMO, PPO, or HDHP)
  • HSA & FSA accounts 
  • Life Insurance, Long & Short-term disability coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 11+ Observed holidays and wellness days and flexible time off 
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program with employee discounts
  • Wellness & Fitness initiatives
  • Employee recognition and referral programs
  • And much more

Don’t believe us? Check out our culture, benefits, and teams on our career site, LinkedIn Life, or YouTube pages.

BILL is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity and inclusion. We believe our best ideas come from the unique stories, perspectives, and experiences of our team members. We welcome people of all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to bring their authentic selves and contribute to our culture.

We are committed to a transparent, inclusive hiring process that reflects our values. If you need accommodations at any stage, please contact [email protected].

Top Skills

Java
The Company
HQ: San Jose, CA
2,753 Employees
On-site Workplace

What We Do

BILL (NYSE: BILL) is a leader in financial automation software for small and midsize businesses (SMBs). As a champion of SMBs, we are dedicated to automating the future of finance so businesses can thrive. Hundreds of thousands of businesses trust BILL solutions to manage financial workflows, including payables, receivables, and spend and expense management. With BILL, businesses are connected to a network of millions of members, so they can pay or get paid faster. Through our automated solutions, we help SMBs simplify and control their finances, so they can confidently manage their businesses, and succeed on their terms. BILL is a trusted partner of leading U.S. financial institutions, accounting firms, and accounting software providers. BILL is headquartered in San Jose, California. For more information, visit bill.com.

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