Staff Software Engineer, Money

Role Summary

Replit is the agentic software creation platform that enables anyone to build applications using natural language. With millions of users worldwide, Replit is democratizing software development by removing traditional barriers to application creation.

This is a Product Engineering role specialized in monetization systems, and will lead that space at Replit. It’s a direct line to business impact. But it’s also critical to get right for our users. These are some of the most critical user journeys to get right. Getting them wrong creates the most frustrating experiences for users. So we’re looking for engineers who can build reliable and scalable billing systems and abstractions, while also translating that to an intuitive and friendly user experience.

TOOLS + TECH STACK FOR THIS ROLE

• Python, TypeScript, React, Postgres, GraphQL, and Nodejs.

Responsibilities

YOU WILL

• Lead the architecture and implementation of monetization systems at Replit.
• Create seamless payment experiences for users for both product-led and sales-led motions.
• Build new abstractions and APIs for other engineers at Replit to monetize their new products.
• Iterate on pricing and packaging tactics to drive revenue growth. Examples include coupon codes and referral systems.
• Create monitoring and feedback systems so that we can proactively spot problems, fix them, and optimize performance.

Requirements

• 6+ years of engineering experience, with strong skills working on the backend.
• Direct working experience in at least one of the following:
• Subscription platforms
• Usage-based billing
• SaaS Taxation
• Payment platforms
• Tokenization
• Self-directed and comfortable working autonomously in ambiguous environments.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with ability to debug complex billing issues and edge cases.
• Experience implementing customer-facing billing interfaces that simplify complex pricing structures.

BONUS POINTS

• Experience working with Orb, Metronome, or Stripe usage based billing.
• Experience with coupons, referral programs, or other monetization growth tactics.

This is a full-time role that can be held from our Foster City, CA office. The role has an in-office requirement of Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

Benefits

• Full-Time Employee Benefits Include
• 💰 Competitive Salary & Equity
• 💹 401(k) Program with a 4% match (US Only)
• ⚕️ Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• 🩼 Short Term and Long Term Disability
• 🚼 Paid Parental, Medical, Caregiver Leave
• 🏝 Flexible Time Off (FTO) + Holidays
• 🚗 Commuter Benefits (In-Office & US Only)
• 📱 Monthly Wellness Stipend
• 🧑💻 Autonomous Work Environment
• 🖥 In Office Set-Up Reimbursement (In-Office Only)
• 🚀 Quarterly Team Gatherings
• ☕ In Office Amenities (In-Office Only)
• Want to learn more about what we are up to?
• Meet the Replit Agent https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYiVPrxY8-Y
• Replit: Make an app for that https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4zd9hzngFwY
• Replit Blog https: //blog.replit.com/
• Amjad TED Talk https: //youtu.be/kCudFI4tcpg?si=l4ViCejV_f2RZkDi

Interviewing + Culture at Replit

• Operating Principles https: //blog.replit.com/operating-principles
• Reasons not to work at Replit https://blog.replit.com/reasons-not-to-join-replit

To achieve our mission of making programming more accessible around the world, we need our team to be representative of the world. We welcome your unique perspective and experiences in shaping this product. We encourage people from all kinds of backgrounds to apply, including and especially candidates from underrepresented and non-traditional backgrounds.

About the Company

HOW WE WORK

Structure: We operate as a collective of in-house technical founders, not narrowly specialized engineers. Initiatives are run by lean, autonomous teams built for velocity and technical leverage. Engineers maintain meaningful ownership over technical direction, product quality, and launch success, supported by Product and Design partners.

Cadence: We work in focused three-week sprints, shipping quickly, observing real user behavior, and incorporating feedback into each iteration. We value decisive execution, thoughtful experimentation, and the ability to make progress without perfectly defined requirements.