Sr. Staff Software Engineer | Data Acquisition
WEXBoston, Massachusetts, United States • San Francisco, California, United States • Chicago, Illinois, United States • Portland, Maine, United States
Posted February 17, 2026
140600 - 173100 USD
Full Time
About the Company
WEX (NYSE: WEX) is the global commerce platform that simplifies the business of running a business. WEX has created a powerful ecosystem that offers seamlessly embedded, personalized solutions for its customers around the world. Through its rich data and specialized expertise in simplifying benefits, reimagining mobility and paying and getting paid, WEX aims to make it easy for companies to overcome complexity and reach their full potential. For more information, please visit www.wexinc.com.
Job Description
This is a remote position for a Sr. Staff Software Engineer to lead the design and development of a scalable data acquisition platform. The ideal candidate will have experience in distributed systems, high-volume data processing, and data platform architecture.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in software or platform engineering with a focus on distributed systems, high-volume data processing, or data platform architecture.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field required, Masters degree preferred.
- Deep understanding of data acquisition patterns at scale—including change data capture (CDC), event-driven ingestion, streaming frameworks, and asynchronous integration models.
- Strong architectural experience with large-scale systems—you've built or led platforms that handle tens of millions to billions of records per day.
- Strong programming expertise in a systems language (e.g., Python, Java, Scala, or Go).
- Excellent communication skills and a passion for building platforms that empower others.
Benefits
- Health, dental and vision insurances
- Retirement savings plan
- Paid time off
- Health savings account
- Flexible spending accounts
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Tuition reimbursement