Staff Software Engineer

Join Puzzle as a Staff Software Engineer

Puzzle is redefining how companies navigate and leverage their financials with cutting-edge accounting software. Our platform seamlessly integrates with modern fintech tools, offering founders and finance teams a real-time and comprehensive view of their financial landscape. We are on a mission to empower entrepreneurs with the insights and tools they need to make informed financial decisions and drive the success of their ventures.

Role Overview

As a Staff Software Engineer on our Platform team, you will provide technical leadership and guidance to ensure Puzzle has highly available and scalable platform services. This includes system analysis, design, troubleshooting, and integration of new products, as well as developing tools and strategies to improve existing systems. This is a hands-on role where you will be building everything from small features to large systems as we continue to enhance our platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect, implement, and support infrastructure to deliver systems and services with high availability and reliability.
• Build, design, and productize key parts of our financial system.
• Perform cross-functional troubleshooting of complex systems.
• Continuously identify potential optimizations and enhancements to our services.
• Work closely with product teams and partners to translate requirements into well-defined technical implementations.
• Define technical solutions for important business problems and understand the context in which large company decisions are made.
• Mentor junior engineers and assist with engineer onboarding and training.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Computer Science/Engineering or relevant work experience.
• 7+ years of software engineering experience from design to implementation.
• Deep understanding of system architecture and how components interact.
• Experience in system design, large data applications, and scalability.
• Strong experience with database design (SQL, NoSQL) and analytics.
• Proficiency in system/application performance tuning, large-scale software debugging, and troubleshooting.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• A passion for mentoring, learning, and adapting to a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a well-funded startup led by an accomplished fintech founder.
• Work remotely from anywhere in the US or Canada.
• Join a diverse and inclusive team that values your unique contributions.

Puzzle is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace regardless of gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Candidates should be currently residing in the U.S. or Canada to be eligible for this position. If hired, you will be required to present proof of work authorization. This employer is a participant in the E-Verify program.