Staff Engineer • Senior

Who you are

You are a technical leader with a proven track record in engineering, particularly in financial products. With extensive experience in shaping architecture and design, you thrive on solving complex technical challenges and guiding teams towards excellence. You have a collaborative mindset and enjoy working closely with product partners and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure that solutions scale effectively with the needs of a global business. You are not afraid to challenge the status quo and advocate for innovation, mentoring others to elevate the engineering organization.

You possess a deep understanding of the financial technology landscape and are passionate about building robust, scalable systems that deliver real value to customers. Your ability to influence best practices and set a technical vision is complemented by your strong communication skills, allowing you to articulate complex ideas clearly to diverse audiences. You are motivated by the opportunity to tackle unique technical challenges at scale and are committed to creating an environment where your team can succeed.

Desirable

Experience in leading engineering teams and driving technical projects in a fast-paced environment is a plus. Familiarity with payment systems and financial products will enhance your ability to contribute effectively to the team.

What you'll do

In this role, you will be responsible for shaping the architecture and design of critical systems that power Adyen’s global financial products. You will work closely with engineering teams to drive technical excellence and ensure that our solutions meet the evolving needs of our customers. Your expertise will guide the direction of our technology stack, influencing best practices and helping to set the technical vision for the organization. You will collaborate with product partners and cross-functional stakeholders to solve complex technical challenges, ensuring that our systems are robust and scalable.

You will mentor and support your team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. Your role will involve advocating for best practices in software development and engineering, ensuring that the team adheres to high standards of quality and performance. You will also be involved in strategic discussions about the future direction of our financial products, contributing your insights and expertise to shape our offerings.

What we offer

At Adyen, we create an environment that supports your career growth and development. You will have the opportunity to work with a diverse team of motivated individuals who are passionate about technology and innovation. We value in-person collaboration and offer a dynamic office environment in Chicago or San Francisco. You will be part of a company that is committed to delivering ethical and innovative solutions that help businesses achieve their ambitions faster. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we believe in the potential of every individual to contribute to our success.