Staff Software Engineer

Staff Software Engineer

Chicago, IL

$180,000 ‒ $200,000 annually

Reports to: Sr. Director of Engineering

FLSA Status: Exempt

About Us:

We have been recognized as one of Built In Chicago’s Best Startups to Work for in 2026

Aeropay is a financial technology company modernizing money movement with pay by bank solutions. Headquartered in Chicago and backed by leading investors, Aeropay enables businesses to accept compliant, cashless payments through direct bank-to-bank (ACH) transfers, eliminating card fees and outdated payment rails. Powering online checkouts, in-store transactions and embedded payments, Aeropay’s flexible APIs and integrations are built on a secure and scalable infrastructure with compliance at the core. In industries where risk mitigation and user experience matter most, our platform gives our partners a faster, safer and more intuitive way to pay.

Aeropay is redefining what it means to pay—and get paid—by bank.

Position Overview:

The Staff Software Engineer is a vital member of the Engineering team at Aeropay, responsible for designing, developing and implementing high-quality software solutions within a specific product domain. This role requires a strong technical foundation, a passion for innovation and a collaborative approach to problem-solving. The Staff Software Engineer will contribute to the full software development lifecycle, working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional products that meet customer needs and drive business growth within their assigned domain. This position offers an opportunity to become a subject matter expert and make a significant impact on the company's technical direction, contributing to a culture of engineering excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop and implement software solutions that are scalable, reliable and maintainable within the assigned product domain
• Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering and design to testing and deployment — with a focus on the specific needs and challenges of the domain
• Champion scalable and maintainable codebases through rigorous code reviews, automated testing practices and long-term architectural thinking
• Lead initiatives to reduce technical debt, enforce coding standards and drive continuous improvements in code quality across engineering teams
• Write clean, well-documented and efficient code, adhering to the standards and best practices of the domain
• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers, with a focus on domain-specific knowledge and expertise
• Troubleshoot and debug software issues within the domain, leveraging in-depth understanding of the system and its components
• Proactively contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes and best practices within the domain
• Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies relevant to the domain
• Develop a deep understanding of the assigned product domain, including its business logic, user needs and technical architecture
• Contribute to the technical roadmap and strategy for the domain

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or extensive certification in a related field is preferred
• 10+ years of relevant experience in progressive engineering leadership roles
• Strong proficiency with Python
• Solid understanding of object-oriented programming principles and design patterns
• Experience with relational databases and SQL
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A strong desire to learn and become a subject matter expert in a specific product domain

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary Range: $180K - $200K base salary
• Benefits Offered:
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
  • Flexible PTO
  • 401(k) Employer Match
  • Maternity/Paternity Leave

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