Senior Software Engineer
At a glance
Senior Software Engineering role at Neon. New York · full-time · $170,000–$190,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Build and support the product’s front end and back end as it grows
- Turn feature ideas into shipped work with product leads, designers and other engineers
- Check that features meet needs for speed, scale, security and usability
- Write maintainable code, review teammates’ changes and keep technical documentation current
What you bring
- At least five years of professional software engineering experience
- Full-stack experience, with strong skills in React and TypeScript
- A record of leading projects or teams and helping colleagues develop their skills
Who this fits
This role suits a senior engineer who can work across the stack, take ownership of key initiatives and deliver them. You’ll work on-site from the New York City office.
From the employer
About Neon
Neon is a global payments and e-commerce platform designed to help game publishers earn more money and independence from app stores. We believe commerce should be open and transparent: clear decisions, actionable insights, and aligned incentives. Founded by payments, fintech and gaming veterans, Neon focuses on product and partnership excellence: we share the playbook, co-pilot decisions, and abstract away risk and complexity for our customers. We’re replacing old-school, black-box relics with clear, modern, and developer-centric infrastructure.
As an early team member, you’ll have the opportunity to shape and scale Neon’s product and culture, making a direct impact on our growth and success. You’ll join a collaborative, diverse team from world-class companies like Apple, Affirm, Unity, and Visa, backed by renowned VC's including Thrive, a16z, Griffin Gaming, Ribbit, and Renegade. If you want to build disruptive technology, challenge the status quo, and help game creators thrive on their own terms, read on.
About the Role
Neon is seeking a Senior Software Engineer who will help lead the development of one of our key work streams. As a design-minded engineer, you’ll bring ideas to life on a blank canvas, turning concepts into functional, beautiful products. You’ll be involved in the full stack of the technology, working hands-on to build and scale a core product that accelerates financial independence for game creators.
What You’ll Do
Develop and maintain both front‑end and back‑end components of the product
Collaborate closely with product leaders, designers, and fellow engineers to define, design, and ship new features
Ensure features are scalable, performant, secure, and user-friendly
Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code, participate in code reviews, maintain documentation
What We Look For
5+ years software engineering experience.
Full-stack background, with strong focuses on React and TypeScript.
Excited about learning new things and flexing across the stack as the team evolves alongside you.
Highly productive, able to take ownership of key initiatives and deliver results.
Experience leading teams or projects and enjoy helping others level up their skills.
Able to work from our office in New York City
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