Turo

Staff Software Engineer, Payments

Turo$182K — $228K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience in shipping high-scale code to production.
  • Fluency in at least one programming language (Java, Kotlin, Python, Go, or C).
  • Strong understanding of computer science fundamentals (data structures, algorithms, distributed systems).
  • Excellent communication skills, especially explaining technical concepts to non-engineers.
  • Proactive in problem solving and aiding team members to achieve objectives.
  • Experience with logging and monitoring systems.
  • Interest in search, streaming, database, or backend technologies.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create scalable microservices architecture.
  • Lead the transition of legacy payment and billing functions to microservices.
  • Take ownership of critical functions like Billing and Payments.
  • Write high-quality, maintainable code and oversee thorough testing processes.
  • Identify and implement architectural and design improvements.
  • Develop tools for diagnosing and resolving system issues.
  • Ensure proper technical documentation and design practices.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and equity options for employees.
  • Employer-sponsored medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Retirement plan with employer match.
  • Stipend for learning and professional development.
  • Turo host matching and travel credit programs.
  • Reimbursements for cell phone and internet expenses.
  • Generous paid time off and holiday policies.
  • Employee participation in fun activities and lunches in-office.
Full Job Description
The Payments team works with core services and other product engineering teams across the Turo eco-system to build-out new product capabilities and to enhance the scalability, performance & reliability of the services that power the Turo car rental marketplace.

As Staff Software Engineer on the Payments team, you'll work with a team of talented software engineers to design & build both new capabilities as well as migrating existing payment & billing related services, embedded in a monolith, to a new microservices architecture designed for scale on the cloud.

What you will do:
  • Collaborate with product engineering, core services and platform teams to develop Turo into a set of distributed scalable microservices
  • Drive the decomposition of our legacy monolith to extract the payment and billing functions into independently deployable services
  • Along with your teammates, you'll own and evolve critical building blocks such as Billing, Invoicing and Payments for Turo's growing marketplace
  • Generate maintainable, high-quality code, conduct thorough testing, engage in collaborative code reviews, and oversee the code deployment process
  • Identify opportunities for enhancing our architecture & application design of Turo
  • Create tools & utilities for diagnosing & resolving issues within Turo's eco-system
  • Ensure proper technical design and documentation
  • Operate effectively in a dynamic and expanding environment, adapting to constant change, where fluid processes and creative solutions are valued
  • Apply your skills to elevate the technical standards and provide guidance on architectural decisions


Your profile:
  • 8-10+ years experience shipping high-scale code to production.
  • Fluent in at least one language - e.g., Java, Kotlin, Python, Go, or C
  • Possess strong computer science fundamentals: data structures, algorithms, database concepts, distributed systems, and search
  • Strong communicator. Explaining complex technical concepts to designers, support, and other engineers is no problem for you
  • Enjoy solving problems and helping others meet their goals
  • Experience with logging, monitoring and alerting systems and tools
  • Keen interest in search, streaming, database or other backend technologies


Bonus if you have:
  • Bachelor's/Master's degree or equivalent in Computer Science or related field
  • Experience in building & scaling Payments & Billing systems
  • Passion for developing FinTech solutions for a growing start-up!

For this role, the target base salary range in San Francisco is $182,000-$228,000 annually. This role is also eligible for equity and benefits. In general, our ranges reflect the market-based target for new hire salaries based on the level and location of the role. Within the range, individual pay is determined by objective factors assessed during the application and interview process, such as job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. We encourage you to talk with your recruiter to learn more about the total compensation and benefits available for this role.

Turo highly values having employees working in-office to foster a collaborative work environment and company culture. This role will be in-office on a hybrid schedule - Turists will be expected to work in the office 3 days per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Turo considers working in the office at least 3 days per week to be an essential function of this hybrid role. Your recruiter can share more information about the various in-office perks Turo offers.

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Turo Recruiting Scam Alert:

We've learned that there are scammers targeting job candidates by impersonating Turo and its employees. We ask candidates to be careful of fraudulent job postings or suspicious recruiting activity during their job search, especially if they're contacted through unofficial channels (such as Instagram, Telegram, MS Teams, etc.). In general, Turo interacts with candidates through our Careers page and via turo.com email addresses, and we don't ask candidates for sensitive financial or personal info or request money as part of the hiring process (so an application fee or equipment costs). If candidates are not sure whether they're dealing with an impersonator, they can contact Turo's Recruiting Team at [redacted]. Candidates can also report suspicious activity to the FTC or other appropriate authorities.

Turo AI Policy:

Turo may use AI-enabled tools to support our recruiting operations, including gathering information from candidates, drafting communications, helping with interview note-taking and assessment, and so on. These tools only supplement our team; all decisions to advance or hire candidates are made by Turo employees. While we welcome candidates to use AI-enabled tools to help prepare for their interviews, the use of such tools, including any AI chatbots or note-takers, is not permitted during live interviews or technical assessments. We want to see how you consider and solve problems in real-time, so interviews and assessments are all you (unless we indicate otherwise and ask you specifically to use an AI-enabled tool to answer a question). If during the application process you require the use of an AI-enabled tool as a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please let us know at [redacted].

Benefits
  • Competitive salary, equity, benefits, and perks for all full-time employees
  • Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance (Country specific)
  • Retirement employer match
  • Learning & Development stipend to invest in your professional development
  • Turo host matching program
  • Turo travel credit
  • Cell phone and internet stipend
  • Paid time off to relax and recharge
  • Paid holidays, volunteer time off, and parental leave
  • For those who are in the office full-time or hybrid we have in-office lunch, office snacks, and fun activities


We are committed to building a diverse team. If you are from a background that's underrepresented in tech, we'd love to meet you.

Aside from an award winning work environment and the opportunity to be part of the world's largest car sharing marketplace, we are also growing the team quickly - join us! Even if you don't meet every qualification, we are looking for people with enthusiasm for what we do and we will consider you for this and other possibilities.

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About Turo

Turo is a peer-to-peer car sharing company headquartered in San Francisco, California. The company was founded in 2009 by Shelby Clark and has since grown to over 10 million users in over 5,500 cities worldwide. Turo allows car owners to rent out their personal vehicles to other users, providing an alternative to traditional car rental companies. The company offers a variety of vehicles, from economy cars to luxury vehicles and sports cars.
Learn more about Turo
Size
200 employees
Industry
Founded
2009

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