Staff Software Engineer

Canada

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Enterprise Software, FintechIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess 7+ years of hands-on software engineering experience, designing and building production systems at scale, along with proven experience as a senior or staff engineer in product-facing teams. Proficiency in modern web technologies such as JavaScript/TypeScript, Node.js, and GraphQL, alongside backend technologies and data pipelines, is required. Strong communication and leadership skills, coupled with a self-motivated and solutions-oriented approach, are essential.

Responsibilities

The Staff Software Engineer will architect and evolve a scalable onboarding platform, drive the technical vision and roadmap, lead initiatives to make Forter’s integration experience a strategic differentiator, provide technical mentorship to engineers, and collaborate with Product, Go-To-Market, and other stakeholders to understand merchant needs and translate them into technical initiatives. They will also own key architectural decisions, drive cross-team engineering initiatives, and be a trusted partner to other teams within the organization.

Skills

Software Architecture

Technical Strategy

Platform Development

API Integration

Data Mapping

Scalability

Developer Experience

Mentorship

Forter

Fraud prevention and identity protection services

About Forter

Forter provides a range of services designed to protect online businesses from fraud and abuse. Its offerings include identity protection to prevent unauthorized access and fraudulent purchases, fraud management that allows businesses to make instant decisions to stop fraudsters, and abuse prevention to identify unauthorized resellers and coupon abusers. Additionally, Forter focuses on payment optimization to enhance trust with banks and improve transaction conversion rates while ensuring compliance with European regulations like PSD2. The company also automates chargeback recovery to help businesses dispute and win claims. Unlike many competitors, Forter operates on a B2B model, charging businesses based on their size and transaction volume, and aims to enhance revenue protection and customer experience for online retailers.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters

2013Year Founded

$513.6MTotal Funding

SERIES_FCompany Stage

Cybersecurity, Financial ServicesIndustries

501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Home Office Stipend

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Hybrid Work Options

Risks

Rising BNPL services complicate fraud detection and increase payment default risks.

Increased returns fraud challenges Forter's fraud prevention systems.

Shift to social media shopping introduces new fraud vectors for Forter to address.

Differentiation

Forter offers real-time, automated fraud prevention solutions for online merchants.

The company focuses on consumer-centric fraud prevention, enhancing customer experience and growth.

Forter's services include identity protection, fraud management, and payment optimization.

Upsides

Forter's AI enhancements improve decision capabilities, boosting fraud prevention effectiveness.

Partnerships with Shopify, Salesforce, and PwC enhance Forter's competitive positioning.

Integration with Gr4vy streamlines payments and mitigates risks for enterprise merchants.

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