Join Tabs as a Senior Software Engineer to enhance the Merchant Onboarding experience in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Posted by employer 2 days ago
First seen on Joblaze 1 day ago
Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago
Skills & Technologies
What you'll build
- Participate in full life-cycle software development
- Work closely with engineering teams to improve merchant experience
- Design and implement scalable systems
- Contribute ideas for new features
- Aid in building the engineering organization
Must have
- 5-8 years of professional software engineering experience
- Experience building platform services from scratch
- Experience with TypeScript, Python, or similar web development language
- Strong foundation in computer science and coding
Nice to have
- Strong desire for learning and staying up to date with advancements in software engineering
Practical constraints
- 5 days onsite
Requirements
- Experience
- 5–8 years
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, visa sponsorship.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
In this role, the senior software engineer will focus on enhancing the merchant onboarding experience by developing and maintaining scalable systems that support the entire merchant journey. Proficiency in TypeScript, Python, or similar languages is essential, along with a solid foundation in computer science and a proactive approach to problem-solving. This position is ideal for experienced engineers who thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy taking ownership of complex projects. Tabs emphasizes a hands-on, team-oriented culture, fostering close partnerships among engineers and stakeholders.
Joblaze insights
- Listed yesterday — first seen on Joblaze November 14, 2026. Last confirmed on Tabs's careers page November 14, 2026.
- Python appears in 40.8% of 520 comparable senior backend roles in United States; TypeScript appears in 15% of 520 comparable senior backend roles in United States.
Quick facts
- Is the Senior Software Engineer, Merchant Onboarding role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in New York City, NY, United States.
- How much experience is required?
- 5–8 years of relevant experience for this Senior Software Engineer, Merchant Onboarding role.
- Where is the role based?
- Tabs is hiring for this position in New York City, NY, United States.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Python, TypeScript.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Tabs targets senior candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Senior Software Engineer, Merchant Onboarding role at Tabs.
From the original posting
About the Role
Tabs is seeking a senior software engineer to join our Merchant Onboarding team. We’re building 0→1 and we’ll be defining ways to streamline the onboarding experience, unlock growth, and amplify our internal teams to move quickly. This team owns the full merchant journey, from onboarding & configuration to the internal tooling that powers our teams. Our engineers work across real production systems, complex data flows, and product surfaces used by teams who need software they can trust. We hire people who enjoy taking ownership, learning fast, and partnering closely with teammates to build things the right way.
How We Work
We work hard. Two-week sprints, weekly ship goals, short feedback cycles. Built around intra-month product releases.
We work smart. Get in front of the customer, use both data and customer feedback to drive decisions, while keeping the bigger picture in mind.
We work together. In-office culture with people you want to work with. Lots of whiteboard space. Expense coffee, lunch, and dinner when in the office.
What You'll Do
Participate in full life-cycle software development from inception to maintenance in production
Work closely with other engineering teams and internal stakeholders to identify and drive improvements to the merchant experience
Design and implement highly scalable and reliable systems
Contribute ideas for new features and identify areas for improvement proactively
Aid in building our engineering organization
About You
5-8 years of professional software engineering experience
Experience building platform services from scratch, while being resourceful in a constrained-resource environment
Experience with TypeScript, Python, or a similar web development language
Strong desire for learning and staying up to date with the latest advancements in software engineering
Strong foundation in computer science and coding
If you want to build real systems with people who care deeply about their craft, we would love to hear from you. Engineers who thrive here like hard problems, clear ownership, and strong teams. If that sounds like you, apply!
Location: NYC, 5 days onsite
Perks and Benefits (Full-time Employees)
Competitive compensation and equity
Unlimited PTO
Parental leave up to 12 weeks
Tax free commuter and parking benefits
Voluntary insurances (Life, Hospital, Critical Illness, Accident)
Employee Assistance Program (Rightway)
Free One Medical Membership
401k
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