Staff Software Engineer (Remote)

Shippo is the shipping layer of the internet, providing e-commerce businesses with shipping solutions through a unified API and dashboard.
Backend
Staff Software Engineer
Remote
8+ years of experience
E-Commerce · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Staff Software Engineer (Remote)

Shippo, the shipping layer of the internet, is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their Billing, Auth & Fraud Prevention team. As a core building block of e-commerce, Shippo's mission is to empower merchants through world-class shipping solutions. The platform connects e-commerce businesses, marketplaces, and logistics providers to shipping carriers worldwide via a unified API and dashboard.

The role focuses on developing best-in-class billing and payment processing systems to support new products and pricing models, while also building robust fraud detection and prevention systems. As a Staff Engineer, you'll provide technical leadership in system architecture and coding, working on high-throughput postage and SaaS billing systems.

The ideal candidate brings 8+ years of software development experience, with expertise in building distributed systems and a strong foundation in data analysis. You'll work with Python/Go and contribute to critical infrastructure while mentoring fellow engineers and setting high engineering standards.

This remote-first position offers the opportunity to work with a global team through the "Shippos Everywhere" program, available across most US states and internationally. You'll be part of a company that values inclusivity and is committed to creating equal opportunities for people from all backgrounds.

Last updated 2 months ago

Responsibilities For Staff Software Engineer (Remote)

  • Contribute to high throughput postage and SaaS billing systems
  • Contribute to fraud prevention and authentication systems
  • Build tools to improve internal processes
  • Architect systems and refactor existing systems for optimal performance
  • Work with product team to refine scope of new products
  • Collaborate with engineers to create milestones
  • Mentor fellow engineers
  • Set high standards for engineering practices
  • Set and monitor KPIs for systems performance

Requirements For Staff Software Engineer (Remote)

Python
Go
  • BSc in a STEM field, preference for computer science and software engineering
  • 8+ years of experience in software development
  • Experience building and maintaining highly available, distributed and scalable systems
  • Experience with data analysis and reporting
  • Effective communication with stakeholders
  • Understanding of team dynamics and process improvement

Benefits For Staff Software Engineer (Remote)

Equity
  • Equity

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