About this role
Workstream is building an all-in-one HR, payroll, and hiring platform designed to support the global hourly workforce. The Professional Services team focuses on connecting this platform with complex enterprise client systems through robust technical integrations and custom tooling.
In this role, the engineer will architect scalable integrations, build data migration pipelines, and apply AI-native development practices using LLMs and automation tools. The position also involves leading technical discovery sessions, reviewing code, and mentoring junior engineers while driving technical standards across the organization.
Candidates who do well here are experienced in solutions engineering, comfortable with client-facing responsibilities, and possess a strong background in building production-grade software and infrastructure pipelines.
What you will do
- Design and build robust API integrations between the platform and client HR, payroll, and point-of-sale systems.
- Own the full software lifecycle from design and development through testing, deployment, and production support.
- Apply AI-native development practices to accelerate development cycles and build intelligent solutions for clients.
- Review code and provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior and mid-level engineers.
- Lead technical discovery sessions with enterprise clients to define integration scope and requirements.
- Build custom reporting tools, career site implementations, and AI-assisted automation for customers.
- Manage infrastructure-as-code and deployment pipelines using Terraform and GitHub Actions.
What you need
- Have at least 5 years of experience in Solutions Engineering, Solutions Consulting, or a related technical customer-facing role.
- Hold a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or possess equivalent practical experience.
- Demonstrate experience designing and consuming REST APIs at scale.
- Show proficiency with infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform and CI/CD pipelines such as GitHub Actions.
- Provide demonstrated AI-native development practices through active use of LLM APIs or AI-assisted workflows in prior roles.
- Bring familiarity with version control and collaborative development workflows using GitHub.
- Possess experience with workflow automation platforms like Workato or Zapier.
- Be willing to work during US business hours.
Nice to have
- Proficiency in Python and TypeScript/JavaScript with full-stack capability
- Prior experience in SaaS implementation, professional services, or customer-facing engineering
- Exposure to HRIS, payroll, or POS system integrations
- Experience building and maintaining shared internal developer tooling or libraries
- Familiarity with Model Context Protocol or agentic AI frameworks
Benefits
- Permanently Remote
- Pay wired directly to your bank account
- $50 Monthly Stipend
- Annual Bonus
- Flexible PTO
- Enjoy company time off during some of the major US Holidays
Skills and tech stack
Questions candidates ask
What is the remote work policy for this position?
The position is permanently remote, though candidates must be willing to work during US business hours.
What kind of compensation is offered?
The role includes an annual bonus, a $50 monthly stipend, and pay wired directly to your bank account.
What tools and technologies will I be working with?
You will work with REST APIs, Terraform, GitHub Actions, workflow automation platforms like Workato or Zapier, and LLM APIs for AI-native development.
What does the day-to-day work involve?
Half of your time is spent on integration and internal engineering by building API integrations and data migration pipelines. The remaining time is split between technical leadership, customer collaboration, and custom solutions.