Staff Software Engineer, Network File Integration

Marqeta is seeking a skilled Staff Software Engineer to join the Network File Integration team. In this role, you will help design and deliver scalable software solutions for batch and event driven processing of card network settlement and transaction data. You will own and deliver projects in service of quarterly goals on the team and independently identify solutions to solve ambiguous, open-ended problems. You will work in collaboration with your team and cross-functional partners. 

We work Flexible First. This role can be performed remotely within Ontario or British Columbia, Canada. We’d love for you to join us!

Learn more about our Product and Engineering team

The Impact You'll Have

• Developing, managing and maintaining card network transactions at scale.
• Creating Digital Wallet Tokens via Apple Pay and Google Pay.
• Building out-of-this-world backend experiences for our customers, internal and external.
• Getting cards to customers faster.
• Managing chargebacks and disputes with Card Networks.
• Facilitating money transfer via ACH and through ATM networks.
• Applying APRs and fees to Credit customers.
• Building a world class 3DS Access Control System.
• Iterating and innovating on ways to bring quality backend software from ideation to production faster.
• May focus on DevOps and Infrastructure Engineering and provide expert guidance on operationalizing services and implementations of the cloud infrastructure necessary to meet goals, particularly as it relates to scaling, resilience, and global availability.
• Architect, design and develop large, complex projects.
• Collaborate with other engineers to prioritize and ship features.
• Partner with Product Managers to scope and estimate new work.
• Participate in on-call coverage.

Who You Are

• 8+ years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 6+ years of experience with a Master's degree; or a PhD with 3+ years experience. In lieu of a degree, 11+ years of relevant experience may suffice.
• A strong passion to write code with high quality and test coverage.
• Experience developing in Java and/or Python, however we welcome experience in other programming languages. 
• Experience with batch data processing using query engines such as Athena, Trino/Presto.
• Experience working with and optimizing data lake table formats (e.g., iceberg, hudi, delta lake).
• Experience making technical trade offs and navigating technical complexities.
• Experience mentoring other Engineers.
• Proven ability to influence Manager and teammates with the development strategy.
• Experience troubleshooting production issues.
• The ability to listen to the needs of others and comprehend complex matters, articulate issues in a clear and concise manner, and present effectively in both oral and written presentations to all levels in the organization.
• The ability to demonstrate humility, empathy, and to take constructive feedback positively.
• A desire to grow in your career, learn, share ideas and help others grow and learn.
• Demonstrated experience working productively on cross-functional teams and taking a collaborative, team oriented approach.

Nice to haves

• Experience with payments or the FinTech space.
• Experience with Microservices.
• Experience with Java Spring Boot.
• Experience with data wrangling and processing large datasets using Python-based tools and libraries (e.g., Pandas, NumPy, PySpark).
• Production experience with modern engineering and cloud tools. (We use AWS, but welcome other cloud experience). 
• Experience in software delivery pipelines, CI/CD systems, and software deployment and orchestration systems such as Kubernetes and/or Docker.
• Contributions to technical blogs, a public Github repo, or to open source projects.

Our (typical) process:

• Application Submission
• Recruiter video call
• Coding Interview
• Hiring manager video call
• Virtual “Onsite” consisting of three 45-60 min calls
• Offer!

Compensation and Benefits

Marqeta is a Flex First company which allows you to choose your best working environment, whether that be from home or at a company office. To support Flex First, we calibrate pay to a competitive value according to working location. 

When determining salaries, we consider several factors including, but not limited to, skills, prior experience, and work location. The new-hire base salary range for this position, reflected in CAD,  is: 148,900 - 186,100.

We also believe in recognizing the contributions of our people. That's why we award annual bonuses to eligible employees, rewarding both individual performance and the success of the entire company.

Along with monetary compensation, Marqeta offers

• Multiple health insurance options
• Flexible vacation time
• Retirement savings program with company contribution
• Equity in a publicly-traded company 
• Monthly stipend to support our remote work model
• Annual “development dollars” to support our people growth and development
• Family-forming benefits and up to 20 weeks of Parental Leave

About Marqeta

Marqeta is on a mission to change the way money moves. We’re one of the earliest enablers of embedded finance, a market opportunity sized up in the trillions. Our card issuing platform provides unprecedented flexibility and control for companies to issue cards, authorize transactions, and manage payment operations in real time. Marqeta is powering the most well known brands in the new economy (Block, Cash App, Affirm, Instacart, Doordash, Uber, Walmart, etc). You don’t need to be a Payments expert to join the Marqeta Team, let us help you with that.  This is the opportunity of a lifetime to work with innovators around the world and unlock equitable financial access for all.

Marqeta’s Values

– Solve for the Customer: With a deep understanding of our customers' business and empathy for their needs, we deliver products and services that drive their success. Earning and keeping their trust guides everything we do.

– Do What's Right: Knowing businesses and livelihoods depend on us, we pursue solutions that disrupt responsibly and deliver high-quality results that our customers count on. We own our work from start to finish.

– Simplify and Innovate: We approach challenges with curiosity and take smart risks. Innovation comes from finding better, simpler ways to achieve extraordinary outcomes.

– Win as a Team: We succeed together by embracing diverse perspectives and pushing each other to raise the bar. We lead with humility and set aside hierarchy to work as a team.

– Make it Count: We drive forward with focus and agility. With a sense of urgency and purpose, we get the job done, and done right.

Equal Employment Opportunity, Accommodations and Privacy 

Marqeta is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that gives consideration to all qualified applicants regardless of race, ancestry, national  origin, color, Indigenous, citizenship, religion/creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression marital status, family status, disability, veteran status, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. 

Our dedication to diversity and inclusion extends beyond the categories above. Review Marqeta’s ESG Report to see that dedication in action. Fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected creates a stronger and more innovative team at Marqeta. We celebrate the unique contributions of each individual and empower all members of our organization. Join us in building a company where diversity thrives and everyone can be their authentic selves.

If you require reasonable accommodation for the application process and beyond (including due to a disability), please submit this form and we will be more than happy to assist you. Marqeta will make reasonable accommodations for candidates when needed in accordance with applicable law. The Applicant and Candidate Privacy Notice applies to the personal data that you directly provide to us or that we collect during the application and candidate recruitment process.