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Full-Time

Staff Backend Engineer

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Remote

Remote

5,001-10,000 employees

Global employment and payroll management platform

Enterprise Software
Consulting

Compensation Overview

$107.3k - $160.9kAnnually

Senior, Expert

Remote in UK

Fully remote position; no relocation required.

Category
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Elixir
Postgres
Requirements
  • Significant experience as a Staff Backend Engineer, which includes building and maintaining complex software, scaling large codebases, software systems and engineering teams
  • Solid knowledge and experience in Elixir and Postgres (or similar database)
  • Experience in scaling a software system to a large number of contributors and teams
  • Experience of mentoring and helping people develop in their careers

Remote.com is a global employment platform that helps businesses hire, manage, and pay employees in various countries. It simplifies international human resources by handling compliance, payroll, benefits, and taxes for companies without a physical presence in those countries. Remote.com stands out for its strong focus on data security, being ISO27001 certified and SOC 2 compliant, while offering a flexible pricing model that reduces manual work. The company's goal is to provide a comprehensive solution for managing international talent efficiently and securely.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$496M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2019

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

14%

1 year growth

50%

2 year growth

134%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Remote.com’s strategic partnerships, such as with Nium for real-time cross-border payments, enhance its international payroll capabilities and geographic coverage.
  • The company’s recent appointment of John Kelly as Chief Revenue Officer signals a strong focus on driving global revenue and market expansion.
  • Remote.com’s collaboration with Gifted.co to integrate employee recognition solutions into its platform enhances workforce engagement and satisfaction.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive landscape in the global HR and payroll management market is intense, with strong players like Deel and Rippling posing significant challenges.
  • The integration of new services and partnerships, such as with Nium and Gifted.co, may face operational and technological hurdles.

What makes Remote unique

  • Remote.com offers a comprehensive suite of services for managing international employees, including compliance, payroll, benefits, and taxes, which sets it apart from competitors who may only focus on one or two aspects.
  • The company's ISO27001 certification and SOC 2 compliance ensure high standards of data security, making it a trusted partner for businesses handling sensitive employee information.
  • Remote.com’s flexible pricing model is designed to be fair and reduce manual work, providing a consistent employee experience that is attractive to businesses of all sizes.