Staff Software Engineer

Posted 3 Hours Ago
Hiring Remotely in United States
Remote
184K-221K Annually
Senior level
Fintech • Software
The Role
Build and scale accounting software synchronization solutions connecting BILL’s payment network with third-party accounting platforms. Lead end-to-end software design and delivery, develop scalable AWS microservices, improve platform performance, guide testing and CI/CD practices, resolve customer problems, mentor engineers, and use generative AI to accelerate development.
Summary Generated by Built In

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 By replacing outdated financial processes with innovative tools, we help businesses—from startups to established brands—make smarter decisions and gain control of their operations.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. We're remote-first, with office spaces in San Jose, CA and Draper, UT — and opportunities to connect in person when it counts. BILLders collaborate to deliver real impact for businesses that need more time in their busy weeks.

BILL builds high performing teams and we seek to hire the best talent for every role. We're committed to building a workplace that fosters inclusion and diverse perspectives, valuing each person’s unique skills and experiences. 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 at a leading Fintech Company

BILL is looking for a Staff Software Engineer to build and scale our accounting software sync solutions. If you are passionate about building great products, excited about solving real-world customer issues, enjoy mentoring junior engineers, and are interested in working on challenging problems on a daily basis, this is the job for you! 

This individual will be a member of the Sync team and will be responsible for designing and implementing scalable products for the BILL business payment network. Proven experience in leading, scoping, designing and implementing end-to-end software solutions is a must.

Sync Team:

The Sync team is responsible for building, maintaining, enhancing, and scaling deep two-way synchronization solutions between BILL payment platform/network and all major accounting software products used by its customers. Used by nearly 90% of our paying Small Business customers, sync is one of the core features that allows our customers to keep their bills, payments and other data in sync with their accounting systems. The sync team is working on moonshot goals to improve our user experience by 10x and building new microservices in AWS to provide new features for customers to keep their data in sync with a variety of third party systems.

We’d love to chat if you have:


  • 8+ years of software development experience 
  • Ability to lead a team of developers in building complex software solutions
  • Proven ability to take the product through all stages of development from concept to launch
  • Expertise with all aspects of SDLC including code reviews, unit testing, automation testing and CI/CD
  • Experience with system design
  • Expert-level knowledge of Java, SQL and NoSQL databases
  • Expertise in making step-function improvements in performance and scale of platforms
  • Business acumen - able to leverage the platform to solve business problems
  • Passion for great products and building great customer experiences
  • Experience leveraging Gen AI technologies to accelerate software engineering by designing prompts, rigorously evaluating outputs, and integrating LLMs

Ideal to Have:

  • Expertise with using AWS services to build microservices
  • Familiar with frontend development with React and Angular
  • Experience with dev tools like Splunk, Datadog, Mixpanel, LaunchDarkly etc.
  • Accounting domain knowledge (knows the basics of double-entry accounting, General Ledger, AP/AR)
  • Knowledge and experience in one of - accounting OR ERP OR FinTech (back-end, e.g., Payments) 
  • Some familiarity or interest with Machine Learning and Recommendation engines 

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, Los Angeles County
$184,000$220,800 USD
Zone 2: CA (Non San Francisco Bay Area and Los Angeles County), Austin TX, Massachusetts
$165,600$198,700 USD
Zone 3: Utah (includes Utah office), Dallas TX, Houston TX, Florida, North Carolina, Illinois, Colorado, Arizona, Georgia, Oregon, Pennsylvania
$156,400$187,700 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. 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]. To ensure a fair evaluation, our Candidate Integrity Policy prohibits the use of unapproved external assistance, including generative AI, during live interviews or assessments. Doing so will result in a review and potential disqualification.

Our Applicant Privacy Notice describes how BILL treats the personal information it receives from applicants.

Skills Required

  • 8+ years of software development experience
  • Ability to lead a team of developers building complex software solutions
  • Experience taking products through all stages of development from concept to launch
  • Expertise in software development lifecycle practices, including code reviews, unit testing, automation testing, and CI/CD
  • Experience with system design
  • Expert-level knowledge of Java, SQL, and NoSQL databases
  • Experience making significant improvements in platform performance and scale
  • Business acumen and ability to use platforms to solve business problems
  • Passion for building high-quality products and customer experiences
  • Experience using generative AI technologies to accelerate software engineering, including prompt design, output evaluation, and LLM integration
  • Expertise building microservices with AWS services
  • Familiarity with frontend development using React and Angular
  • Experience with Splunk, Datadog, Mixpanel, LaunchDarkly, or similar development tools
  • Accounting domain knowledge, including double-entry accounting, general ledger, and accounts payable/receivable
  • Knowledge or experience in accounting, ERP, or FinTech payments
  • Familiarity with or interest in machine learning and recommendation engines

BILL Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about BILL and has not been reviewed or approved by BILL.

  • Healthcare Strength Day-one medical, dental, and vision coverage is employer-paid at high levels and paired with HSA contributions, disability coverage, and mental-health support. Family planning and fertility resources further strengthen the healthcare offering.
  • Equity Value & Accessibility New-hire RSUs, an employee stock purchase plan with a purchase discount, and annual bonus eligibility provide long-term value alongside base pay. A clear vesting schedule improves accessibility to equity over time.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Flexible time off, paid holidays, and dedicated volunteer days create broad leave options. Short periods of work-from-almost-anywhere add incremental flexibility to time away and location needs.

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The Company
HQ: San Jose, CA
2,753 Employees

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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