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Staff Engineer Software (Time Calculation)Paylocity • Schaumburg, IL, US
Staff Engineer Software (Time Calculation)

Staff Engineer Software (Time Calculation)

Paylocity • Schaumburg, IL, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Staff Software Engineer – Time Calculation

Location : Remote

Paylocity is an award-winning provider of cloud-based HR and payroll software solutions, offering the most complete platform for the modern workforce. The company has become one of the fastest-growing HCM software providers worldwide by offering an intuitive, easy-to-use product suite that helps businesses automate and streamline HR and payroll processes, attract and retain talent, and build a strong workplace culture.

While traditional HR and payroll providers automate basic HR processes such as payroll and benefits administration, Paylocity goes further by developing tools that HR and businesses need to compete for talent and deliver against the expectations of the modern workforce.

We give our employees what they need to succeed, including great benefits and perks! We offer medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and a 401(k) match, as well as perks that support you, your family, and your finances. And if it’s career development you desire, we provide that, too! At Paylocity, people matter most and have always been at the heart of our business.

Help Paylocity enhance communication and enable employees to connect, collaborate, and create from anywhere with a position in Product & Technology!

Want to develop the strategies and principles needed to deliver compelling software? Join our team and help us enhance our all-in-one software platform, elevate our one-of-a-kind technology, and improve the employee experience?

Take your career to the next level at one of G2's Top 100 Software Companies. Explore our Product & Technology positions to see where you fit!

At Paylocity, we believe in empowering teams to make an impact. As a Staff Software Engineer, you’ll lead the technical direction of the Time Calculation team, drive innovation across the organization, and contribute to products that unlock customer value. If you’re passionate about technical leadership and want to be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking organization, we’d love to hear from you!

Position Overview

The Staff Software Engineer drives technical excellence and innovation across the organization. This role combines deep technical expertise with strategic leadership, focusing on architecting scalable solutions while fostering a culture of technical excellence and collaboration.

Primary Responsibilities

The below represents the primary duties of the position, others may be assigned as needed. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Core Responsibilities

  • Design and implement modular, well-architected systems that scale efficiently.
  • Drive technical strategy and best practices across teams and departments.
  • Architect solutions that consider both immediate needs and long-term implications.
  • Identify and champion high-impact technical initiatives that drive business value.
  • Own and deliver large-scale project features with high reliability and performance.
  • Delegate effectively to accelerate project timelines and develop team capabilities.
  • Prioritize and manage multiple high-impact projects simultaneously.
  • Proactively identify and mitigate technical risks and issues.
  • Set and maintain high standards for code quality, performance, and observability.
  • Lead code reviews and technical design discussions with constructive feedback.
  • Identify and resolve quality issues in team members' code.
  • Advocate for automation and process improvements.

Growth & Development

  • Mentor and coach team members at all experience levels.
  • Drive continuous team improvement through knowledge sharing and best practices.
  • Build strong relationships with engineers across teams and departments.
  • Foster an inclusive culture that encourages open discussion and collaboration.
  • Gain alignment on technical strategy across teams and departments.
  • Drive technical decisions that balance immediate needs with long-term goals.
  • Build consensus through clear technical communication.
  • Resolve conflicts constructively while maintaining positive team dynamics.
  • Education and Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 8 years of software engineering experience.
  • Proven track record of leading significant technical initiatives.
  • Technical Skills

  • Deep understanding of distributed systems and scalability patterns.
  • Strong background in software architecture and system design.
  • Experience with performance optimization and observability.
  • Expertise in multiple programming languages and technologies, including C#, SQL or a similar modern, object-oriented programming language.
  • Strong understanding of software development fundamentals.
  • Experience with agile development methodologies.
  • Physical Requirements

  • Ability to sit for extended periods : The role requires sitting at a desk or workstation for long periods, typically 7-8 hours a day.
  • Use of computer and phone systems : The employee must be able to operate a computer, use phone systems, and type. This includes using multiple software programs simultaneously.
  • Paylocity is an equal-opportunity employer. Paylocity is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. At Paylocity, we believe diversity makes us better.

    We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences in age, culture, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion or spiritual belief, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique. We actively cultivate these differences through our employee resource groups (ERGs), employee experiences, perspectives, talents, and approaches to drive innovation in the software and services we provide our customers.

    We comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the job application or interview process, please contact accessibility@paylocity.com. This email address is exclusively designated for such requests, aligning with federal and state disability laws. Please do not send resumes to this email address, as they will be removed.

    The pay range for this position is $110,700 - $205,700 / yr; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This position is eligible for a restricted stock unit grant based on individual performance in addition to a full range of benefits outlined here Benefits Link. This information is provided per the relevant state and local pay transparency laws for the location in which this position will be performed. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via www.paylocity.com / careers.

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