Senior Software Engineer

At Wingspan, we're a close-knit team driven by a mission to revolutionize how millions of people and thousands of businesses work. Here, you're more than an employee – you're an integral part of a vision that's changing the world of work. Together, we're making a impact on the lives of millions, one step at a time.

At Wingspan, we're a united team shaping the future of work with innovation at our heart. We tackle challenges together, fostering a creative and strategic environment. Join us to be part of a collaborative team dedicated to excellence in a dynamic workspace.

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At Wingspan you’ll enjoy a dynamic work environment, supportive culture, and opportunities to grow both professionally and personally.

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Benefit from top-tier health, dental, and vision plans for you and your family.

Enjoy ample flexibility with our generous PTO policy.

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In today’s economy, an increasing number of workers are choosing to freelance. By 2027, half the U.S. workforce will be independent contractors. Yet there is no system of record for this vast self-employed community and the legions of businesses that increasingly rely on it. A new paradigm is needed to accommodate the future of work that is suddenly no longer in the future.

That is what Wingspan is building.

Wingspan is the first payroll platform designed specifically for independent contractors and their businesses. We make onboarding, payments, and compliance easy for flexible work forces of all sizes. Whether you’re a one-person business or a large enterprise, Wingspan has you covered.

We’re a Series A startup based in NYC with backing from some of the best VCs and operators around, including Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) and the CEOs and founders of Warby Parker, Harry’s, Allbirds, Invision, and Flatiron Health.

Now we're hiring for you: an ambitious individual ready to help build, design, and take us to the next level.

Are you ready to be part of a team redefining the future of work? Apply now!

As a platform team member, you will be responsible for the payments workflows, scaling them to handle the next phase of growth, and integrating AI to develop new product offerings. This role offers the unique chance to work at the intersection of fintech and cutting-edge AI, directly shaping the future of our platform's capabilities and user experience.

Responsibilities

• Architect and scale mission-critical product workflows that form our operational backbone
• Build robust payment processing systems, ensuring seamless financial transactions
• Lead AI innovation by integrating state-of-the-art LLM technologies into our product suite

Day-to-Day Impact

• Craft elegant, scalable software solutions that meet evolving business demands
• Partner with Product, Design, and QA specialists to deliver cohesive user experiences
• Transform existing systems through strategic optimization and technical debt reduction
• Elevate our engineering culture by mentoring colleagues and championing best practices
• Pioneer AI implementation by staying ahead of emerging technologies and identifying valuable implementation opportunities

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional software development experience
• Expe…