Staff Software Engineer (Payment Workflows)

Cedar is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to lead their payment workflows team in a fully remote capacity across the United States. This role sits at the intersection of healthcare technology and financial systems, offering an opportunity to make a significant impact on how millions of users interact with healthcare payments.

The position requires a seasoned engineer with 8+ years of experience who can both architect complex systems and serve as a technical leader. You'll be responsible for designing and implementing scalable payment workflows, ensuring system reliability, and maintaining high standards through code reviews and documentation. The role combines hands-on engineering with technical leadership, requiring expertise in backend development and API design.

As a Staff Engineer, you'll work on critical payment infrastructure that directly impacts the company's core business. You'll collaborate with various teams including product, design, and commercial stakeholders to balance immediate needs with long-term technical stability. The role offers significant autonomy in technical decision-making while requiring clear communication of technical tradeoffs to non-technical partners.

The compensation is highly competitive, ranging from $216,750 to $280,000 USD, plus equity. Cedar offers an impressive benefits package including unlimited PTO, comprehensive health coverage, and strong parental leave policies. The company maintains a strong focus on work-life balance and professional development, providing resources for continued learning and growth.

This is an ideal role for a senior engineer looking to step into a staff-level position where they can have broad technical impact while working on meaningful healthcare technology. The remote-first culture provides flexibility, while the mission-driven nature of the work offers purpose. If you're passionate about building reliable, scalable systems and are ready to lead technical initiatives that improve healthcare payment experiences, this role offers an excellent opportunity to advance your career while making a difference.