Staff Engineering Lead - Remote

Overview

As a Staff Engineering Lead at Check, you will be responsible for turning complex, high-impact problems into solutions that work in production, particularly in the payroll systems that handle money movement, tax calculations, and filings.

In Short

• Lead engineering efforts to solve complex payroll challenges.
• Manage a small group of engineers across various business areas.
• Drive systems improvements and developer workflows.
• Collaborate with product and operations teams.
• Utilize AI to enhance operational efficiency.
• Support partners in migrating large employer bases.
• Contribute to the design and reconciliation of money movement systems.
• Take ownership of production systems from end-to-end.
• Foster a culture of accountability and growth among engineers.
• Participate in team events and offsites to strengthen team bonds.

Requirements

• Experience in owning and delivering production systems.
• Proven track record in leading and developing engineers.
• Ability to switch between coaching and hands-on work.
• Strong technical judgment and simplification skills.
• Willingness to tackle operational problems.
• Excitement about AI and its impact on engineering.
• Experience in ambiguous environments.

Benefits

• Company-sponsored medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Stock options and flexible PTO.
• Parental leave and flexible return-to-work options.
• 401k retirement plan.
• Monthly stipend for home internet and mobile expenses.