Purpose in Every Position
At Velocity Global, we believe that success knows no borders—and it’s built by teams working together across them. Our unified, tech-enabled platform empowers businesses to hire, pay, and support talent in 185+ countries, making global growth not just possible, but seamless. Behind every expansion and every solution is a spirit of collaboration between our teams and the companies we serve. With AI-powered tools and human-first service, we simplify the complexity of global workforce management so businesses can focus on what matters: their people, their purpose, and their potential.
Where Your Work Moves the Needle.
At Velocity Global, every team member helps shape our success. When you join us, you don’t just fill a role—you live our values. They guide how we work, collaborate, and make an impact across borders. By bringing these principles to life, you’ll help us grow stronger, move faster, and lead the future of global work.
What Makes You a Great Fit
We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Senior Backend Software Engineer to join our Payroll Engineering team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, building, and scaling innovative solutions that enhance our user acquisition, engagement, and retention efforts. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful features and contribute to the success of Velocity Global's company objectives.
This role will require in-office collaboration for 3 days per week in our Palo Alto, CA office.
How You'll Make an Impact:
- Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to build and deliver scalable, high-quality solutions.
- Architect, develop, and maintain applications and services using TypeScript, Postgres, and AWS in a serverless environment.
- Optimize systems and processes to drive customer acquisition, retention, and engagement.
- Lead by example in writing clean, maintainable, and efficient code.
- Mentor junior team members and foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
- Contribute to technical discussions, design reviews, and code reviews to maintain high engineering standards.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in production environments.
- Stay current with emerging technologies and best practices to continuously enhance our technology stack.
Let's Connect If You:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- 5+ years of professional experience in software engineering, with a strong focus on backend and serverless architecture.
- Experience with TypeScript, Postgres, and AWS (Lambda, DynamoDB, API Gateway, S3, etc.).
- Solid understanding of software design patterns, microservices architecture, and RESTful APIs.
- A lean mindset - Focus on delivering customer value by minimizing waste, optimizing workflows, fostering continuous improvement, and prioritizing in an iterative manner.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a team-oriented mindset.
- Experience with financial systems projects is a plus.
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Our job titles may span more than one career level. The base pay depends upon many factors, such as training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified.
Our Commitment to You
At Velocity Global, we’re committed to supporting our team with comprehensive rewards and benefits designed to meet diverse needs across roles and locations. Our core offerings include:
- Flexible Time Off – Take the time you need to recharge.
- Parental Leave – Support for growing families.
- Health and Dental Insurance – Where applicable, to cover you and your loved ones.
- Retirement Savings + Employee Incentive Plan – Plan for the future while sharing our success.
Please visit our career page for more information.
Velocity Global is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We power global teams and believe diverse perspectives drive innovation and impact. Employment decisions at Velocity Global are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive culture where every teammate can thrive and do the best work of their career—anywhere in the world.