Location: Remote (US)   |   Full-Time
Senior Engineer Distributed Systems Payments Micro Escrow Typescript Javascript AWS Terraform Back End Engineer Staff Engineer 
**About LiquidTrust:** LiquidTrust builds practical, scalable payment solutions that empower small businesses to compete in global markets with greater security and confidence. In 2025, the company introduced Micro Escrow Pay, the first instant escrow solution designed specifically for SMBs, providing the same payment protections that were once only available to large corporations.

**About The Role:** We are seeking an entrepreneurial Senior Software Engineer to join as a key early member of our team. As our second U.S.-based engineering hire, reporting directly to the CTO, you'll play a critical role in designing and building the core of our secure micro-escrow payments platform—transforming how SMBs send and receive payments.

**Responsibilities:**
- Architect and build our core technologies, including our global payment platform, resilient API integrations, systems for accurate and reliable transfer of funds, protections for fraud and money-l laundering, and more.
- Build other critical pieces of our product by collaborating across the company to define and deliver a great product for our customers.
- Drive continuous improvement by proposing and implementing enhancements in software engineering, security, and scalability.
- Play a key role in customer experience through production troubleshooting and on-call support.

**Qualifications:**
- Passion for early-stage startups and the opportunity to learn and grow rapidly in technology and entrepreneurship.
- 3+ years of software engineering experience in distributed systems that are reliable, resilient, compliant with regulatory requirements, performant, and secure.
- 1+ year of experience in international/B2B payments (SWIFT, CHIPS, etc.).
- Proven ability as a self-starter with proactive critical thinking and excellent problem-solving skills, capable of leading projects and mentoring junior engineers.
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic startup environment, prioritizing tasks, and delivering results within tight deadlines.

**Preferred Skills:**
- Experience with international payment systems.
- Proficiency in TypeScript or JavaScript.
- AWS or Terraform experience.

**Benefits:**
- Competitive compensation package including base salary, equity, and comprehensive benefits.
- Opportunity to work at the ground floor of a growing fintech startup.
- Collaborative, supportive, and productive work environment.
- Access to cutting-edge payment technology and global infrastructure.

Apply today to be part of our mission to transform global payments!
Post Date: June 25, 2025