Software Engineer - Compliance and Treasury Systems

Wave is revolutionizing financial services in Africa, aiming to make it the first cashless continent. As the largest financial institution in Senegal with over 7 million users, Wave provides essential banking services without account fees, instant availability, and widespread acceptance. The company seeks a Senior Software Engineer to lead compliance and treasury systems development.

In this role, you'll work on critical systems handling KYC, AML, watchlist screening, and account limits, while supporting treasury and accounting teams. You'll take full ownership of projects from conception to deployment, including automating customer ID reviews, implementing image processing technologies, and improving accounting data systems.

Wave offers a competitive package of $144,000 USD plus equity, comprehensive benefits including health insurance, 6-month parental leave, and flexible vacation. The company maintains a strong engineering culture with autonomous teams, end-to-end project ownership, and a modern tech stack including Python, GraphQL, and Kubernetes.

The position is fully remote (UTC -1 to +3) and provides opportunities to travel to Wave's African operations. You'll join a diverse, mission-driven team backed by top investors like Founders Fund, Sequoia Heritage, and Y Combinator, working to bring affordable financial services to those who need them most.