{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"ad01e8848dbfb5daa4634cd7","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/ad01e8848dbfb5daa4634cd7","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/ad01e8848dbfb5daa4634cd7","title":"Staff Software Engineer","description":"Job Title: Staff Software Engineer\nLocation: Milpitas, CA (On site)\nSalary Range: 180K to 210K (based on experience)\n\nWho we are…\nWe are Payactiv, a FinTech company in the heart of Silicon Valley, devoted to giving workers access to their earned wages when they need them. Payactiv is the pioneer and industry leader in Earned Wage Access. We are the only Certified B Corporation and Public Benefit Corporation in our industry. Our app provides millions with financial services that help them avoid debt, manage their finances, and regain flexibility to pay for things on their own schedule.\nWe are looking for a seasoned engineer who thrives on solving challenging problems, contributes beyond code, and helps shape technical direction. You should be passionate about mentoring others, working collaboratively, and driving engineering excellence while delivering\nimpactful business outcomes.\nWhat you will do:\nSoftware Development & Architecture\nDesign, develop, and deliver high-quality, robust, and scalable software solutions.\nDrive architectural discussions, ensuring solutions align with business goals and technical strategy.\nChampion test-driven development (TDD), clean code principles, and maintainable system architectures.\nCode Quality & Best Practices\nEnforce high code quality standards through peer reviews, unit testing, automation, and continuous integration.\nEstablish and promote engineering best practices within the team.\nInnovation & Problem Solving\nProvide thought leadership in solving complex engineering challenges.\nContribute to product and technology roadmaps, suggesting improvements in performance, scalability, and maintainability.\nStay ahead of industry trends and introduce relevant new technologies or practices.\nLeadership & Collaboration\nMentor and guide junior and mid-level engineers, fostering continuous learning and growth.\nCollaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Product, QA, DevOps, and Design, to translate requirements into technical solutions.\nPlay an active role in sprint planning, backlog refinement, and technical reviews.\nSecurity & Compliance\nImplement secure coding practices, ensuring applications adhere to industry standards and compliance requirements.\nIntegrate data protection and security measures at all layers of the system.\nPerformance Optimization\nProactively monitor and enhance application performance, scalability, and reliability.\nIdentify bottlenecks, debug issues, and implement innovative solutions to optimize system performance.\nDatabase Management\nDesign, optimize, and manage complex SQL queries, stored procedures, and data models.\nEnsure efficient data access, integrity, and scalability across applications.\nWhat you need:\nBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.\n8+ years of professional experience in the .NET development stack, including .NET Core, C#, and Web API, or equivalent expertise.\nDemonstrated success in designing and delivering complex, scalable, and secure enterprise applications.\nProven ability to mentor junior engineers, lead technical initiatives, and drive best practices across teams.\nTechnical Skills\nDeep understanding of object-oriented programming and software design principles.\nStrong proficiency with relational databases (MS SQL Server, PostgresSQL, Amazon Aurora), including query optimization and performance tuning.\nHands-on experience in building applications using RESTful APIs, Microservices architecture, Web applications, Batch services, and Data connectors.\nSolid knowledge of design patterns, with the ability to identify and resolve anti-patterns.\nProficiency with version control tools such as Git and TFS.\nExperience with cloud platforms, particularly AWS, including deployment and infrastructure services.\nExposure to DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes) is a strong plus.\nWhat we offer…\nCompany sponsored Health, Dental, and Vision insurance\nHealth, Dental and Vision Reimbursement account\n401K, traditional, and Roth with a company match\nTuition Assistance or Tuition Reimbursement\nUnlimited Paid Time off\nMonthly Gym Reimbursement\nPaid time off to volunteer\nPaid Family Leave\nComplimentary office lunches\nOpportunity to work with a great team committed to making a difference.","company":"Payactiv","rawCompany":"payactiv","city":"Milpitas","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-14T10:56:30.073Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"},{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"15-1251.00","title":"Computer Programmers","slug":"computer-programmers"}],"industries":[{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Staff Software Engineer","description":"Job Title: Staff Software Engineer\nLocation: Milpitas, CA (On site)\nSalary Range: 180K to 210K (based on experience)\n\nWho we are…\nWe are Payactiv, a FinTech company in the heart of Silicon Valley, devoted to giving workers access to their earned wages when they need them. 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