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Staff Engineer, Agents

Moonpay
Location
United States - Remote
Posted
17 days ago
Department
Software Engineering
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Exceptional technical reasoning
  • High agency
  • End-to-end ownership
  • Thoroughness
  • Strong systems thinking
  • Product judgement
Nice to have
  • Experience as a founding engineer or early engineer at a high-growth startup
  • Experience founding and building your own company or product
  • Experience taking a product from an idea through launch and subsequent iteration
  • Experience operating in small, highly autonomous engineering teams
What the job really is

As a Staff Engineer for PayBox at MoonPay, you will take ownership of significant areas of the product, driving its development from concept to production. Your role involves building new payment experiences, integrating with AI platforms, and enhancing user experience, particularly around onboarding. You will work closely with a small team and the Chief Engineer, tackling both ambitious technical challenges and the finer details that improve the product.

Benefits
  • Competitive salary package
  • Equity package: financial freedom starts with our employees, so all employees have ownership at MoonPay
  • Pay-for-performance equity bonus: those who drive outsized outcomes receive outsized rewards
  • Moonshot award: we honor exceptional impact. 10 employees twice a year, each earning a $250,000 equity grant
  • Pension: employer contributions from day one
  • Employee referral program: refer great people, earn 10K in USDC
Things to weigh
  • No specific technology stack required, which may appeal to generalist engineers but could be challenging for those seeking a defined path
  • The role emphasizes ownership and impact, which may not suit those who prefer structured environments
  • The fast-paced nature of the work may not be ideal for everyone, especially if they prefer slower, more methodical approaches
Job score3.8/5
Benefits5/5
Freshness4/5
Career value5/5
Role clarity5/5
Pay transparency0/5

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