Senior Software Engineer, Backend
Justworks
About this role
A Senior Software Engineer at Justworks independently owns large-scale projects from discovery to launch, focusing on outcomes and customer impact. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to solve customer challenges and improving system performance and reliability.
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About Justworks
justworks.comJustworks is a payroll, benefits, and HR platform that acts as a PEO (professional employer organization) for small and mid-sized businesses. It provides payroll processing, access to health insurance and retirement plans, time tracking and onboarding tools, and compliance and HR advisory support. Companies use Justworks to simplify HR administration, remain compliant with employment laws, and offer competitive benefits without building an in-house HR team. Founded in 2012, it serves U.S. employers as an outsourced HR/payroll partner.
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About Justworks
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
$168k – $235k
per year