Senior Backend Engineer
Melio
About this role
A Senior Backend Engineer at Melio (a Xero company) joins the engineering organization building and scaling backend systems that power a rapidly growing B2B payments platform for US small businesses. The role sits within a team integrating Melio’s payment platform with Xero’s accounting software to create a unified financial ecosystem. You’ll contribute to building robust, scalable systems used for large-scale payment processing.
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About Melio
meliopayments.comMelio is a B2B payments platform that simplifies accounts payable and receivable for small businesses, accountants, and bookkeepers. It provides online bill-pay and get‑paid solutions—letting businesses pay vendors (ACH, card, or check) and collect payments digitally—with scheduling, approvals, tracking, and reconciliation tools. Melio also offers integrations and partner APIs so its payment flows can be embedded into accounting and software platforms. Customers use Melio to streamline bill processing, improve cash flow visibility, and reduce manual bookkeeping overhead.
Recent company news
Melio founders pocket over $150M each in sale to Xero
Jun 25, 2025
Xero to Acquire Melio, Advancing Its U.S. Small Business Strategy
Jun 25, 2025
Melio Launches AI-Powered Assistant ‘Agent Mel’
1 month ago
New Zealand's Xero to buy US fintech Melio for up to $3 billion
Jun 25, 2025
Fintech Expands: Xero's $3 Billion Move to Transform U.S. Market
Jun 30, 2025
About Melio
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$115k – $155k
per year