Full-Time
Engineering Lead Platform
Wingspan
51-200 employees
Freelancer business management and benefits platform
Compensation Overview
$185k - $193.9k/yr
New York, NY, USA
Remote
Remote work allowed from anywhere in the U.S.
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- Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, or other closely related field
- 3 years of progressive, postbaccalaureate experience in Software Engineering
- Managing complex projects end-to-end, from initial planning and scoping to successful implementation and delivery, ensuring timely completion and alignment with business objectives
- Software testing methodologies, including unit, integration, and system testing
- Experience with back-end programming language including Typescript
- Experience taking broad product requirements and translating them into specific technical requirements and leading team of Engineers
- Design, develop, and implement high-quality, scalable software solutions that meet client needs and exceed expectations
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and timely delivery of projects
- Continuously improve and optimize existing software systems by identifying inefficiencies, refactoring code, and implementing best practices
- Participate in agile development processes, including sprint planning, daily standups, and retrospectives, to ensure project success and team alignment
- Contribute to growth of engineering culture by sharing knowledge, mentoring new engineer hires, and actively participating in code reviews and technical discussions
- Telecommuting is permitted from anywhere in the U.S.
Wingspan provides a subscription platform that helps freelancers and self-employed individuals manage the day-to-day parts of running a freelance business. The software lets users send invoices, track expenses, handle taxes, and manage contracts and proposals through customizable templates, all in one place. A standout Pro plan includes a Care Advocate to help navigate healthcare options and access to custom insurance and benefits packages typically available to larger employers. The platform also partners with agencies and employers to handle payments and compliance for 1099 contractors. This combination gives freelancers a centralized, affordable way to run their business and access benefits. Wingspan’s goal is to simplify administrative tasks for freelancers, provide steady revenue through subscriptions, and expand its market by offering payment and compliance services to agencies and employers.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Series B
Total Funding
$41.5M
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
2019
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- $24M Series B from Touring Capital fuels 200% customer growth and $3B payments processed.
- Insperity partnership enables seamless 1099 worker onboarding and payments.
- Teladoc Health saves 28 hours monthly streamlining contractor payments with Wingspan.
What critics are saying
- Upwork Enterprise captures mid-market B2B2C segment in 12-18 months.
- DOL crackdown turns compliance tools into liability vectors within 12-36 months.
- Stripe launches native contractor payroll, eroding Wingspan's edge in 12-18 months.
What makes Wingspan unique
- Wingspan Embed automates contractor onboarding, payments, and compliance for HR platforms.
- Pro plan offers Care Advocate for healthcare navigation and custom benefits packages.
- Automatic licensing verification reduces compliance risks during inspector onboarding.
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Stock Options
Home Office Stipend
401(k) Company Match
Wellness Program
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↑ 0%Wingspan raised $24 million in Series B funding led by Touring Capital, totaling $54 million raised. The funds will scale Wingspan Embed, a contractor management solution for HR platforms. Wingspan has grown its customer base by 200% and processed over $3 billion in payments. Teladoc Health uses Wingspan to streamline contractor payments, saving 28 hours monthly. The funding will expand Wingspan's reach in key sectors and enhance its AI-powered products for managing flexible workforces.
New York, NY /PRNewswire/ - Wingspan, the first modern payments platform purpose-built for independent contractors, today announced a new strategic partnership with Insperity, Inc. (NYSE: NSP), a leading national provider of human resources and business performance solutions.
Wingspan, a payroll platform for businesses that use contractors, has raised $20M in funding according to a recent SEC filing.
Unveiled at Google Cloud Next 25, Wingspan empowers enterprises to create advanced, context-aware data platforms and deploy domain-specific AI agents, leading to enhanced user productivity and actionable AI-driven insights.
For platforms like Wingspan, partnering with Meridio, a provider specializing in affordable health benefits for contractors, was a game-changer.