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Senior Software Engineer

BreezeNew York City, NYEngineering
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Salary
$155K - $210K USD
Job type
Full-time
Posted
17 Mar 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

The Senior Software Engineer position at Breeze in New York City involves building and scaling core payment systems and user-facing applications. This hands-on role suits an experienced engineer with a product-focused mindset who wants to drive technical decisions at a growing fintech company.

Role Overview

Breeze is hiring a Senior Software Engineer to join the engineering team in New York City as the first senior engineer in that office. This role centers on creating reliable global commerce infrastructure that combines artificial intelligence, stablecoins, and advanced payment processing. The position demands strong technical ownership, allowing the person in this role to work across the stack, collaborate with product and design teams, and shape the architecture supporting international business transactions.

Key Responsibilities

Build and scale core payment systems focusing heavily on reliability, performance, and security.
Deliver high-quality customer experiences using React.js and modern serverless infrastructure.
Own features completely from architectural design and technical planning through launch and ongoing iteration.
Bring an engineering perspective to product discussions to help determine future features and capabilities.
Collaborate across departments including Product, Design, and Operations to translate complicated payment barriers into scalable solutions.
Raise the overall engineering bar by refining how the team builds, moves fast, and scales systems.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience in software engineering.
At least 7 years of professional software engineering experience, ideally gained within fintech, payments, or fast-paced startup environments.
Demonstrated expertise in modern frontend development using React.js or comparable frameworks.
A proven track record of owning and delivering complex features with meticulous attention to detail.
Comprehensive understanding of building scalable, reliable systems with cloud-based or serverless infrastructure.
Strong communication skills to partner effectively with cross-functional team members.

Nice to Have

Practical experience working with cryptocurrency or blockchain technology.

Skills and Tools

React.js
Modern frontend frameworks
Serverless infrastructure
Cloud-based systems
Scalable system architecture

Salary and Benefits

Annual base salary ranging from $155,000 to $210,000 in New York, determined by experience, skills, and qualifications.
Comprehensive health coverage with 100% of employee premiums and 75% of dependent premiums covered on the base plan.
Paid time off totaling 21 days annually, plus standard company holidays.
401(k) plan with all plan administration fees covered by the company.
Meaningful company equity ownership.
Equipment package including a new MacBook Air and necessary workspace tools.
Annual office and professional development budget, plus a monthly wellness reimbursement.
Annual global company offsite trips.

About the Company

Breeze creates AI-powered infrastructure for global commerce, helping businesses manage payments, compliance, risk, fraud, chargebacks, reconciliation, and customer support across markets. The organization is backed by prominent investors including Sequoia Capital, Multicoin Capital, and The Chainsmokers. Employees in the New York City office operate under a hybrid work model requiring three days per week in the office.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the official Breeze careers page to submit an application for this position.

Skills and tech stack

React

Questions candidates ask

What is the salary range for the Senior Software Engineer?

The annual base salary for the New York City position ranges from $155,000 to $210,000, depending on experience and qualifications.

How many years of experience are required for this role?

Candidates must have 7+ years of software engineering experience, preferably within fintech, payments, or startup environments.

Is this a remote position?

No, this position is based in the New York City office and follows a hybrid work model requiring three days per week in the office.

What primary frontend technologies are used?

The role utilizes React.js and modern frontend frameworks alongside serverless infrastructure.

What benefits are provided with this job?

Benefits include 100% covered employee health premiums, 21 days of PTO, a 401(k) with administrative fees covered, company equity, an equipment setup featuring a MacBook Air, workspace and wellness budgets, and annual global offsites.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Breeze careers page.

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