Software Engineer - Core Platform

Who We Are

At Pave, we're building the industry’s leading

Compensation

platform, combining the world's largest real-time

dataset with deep expertise in AI and machine learning.

decision. Top tier companies like OpenAI, McDonald’s, Instacart, Atlassian, Synopsys, Stripe, Databricks, and Waymo use Pave, transforming every pay decision into a competitive advantage.

spend is managed in our workflows, and 70% of Forbes AI 50 use Pave to benchmark

The future of pay is real-time & predictive, and we’re making it happen right now. We’ve raised $160M in funding from leading investors like Andreessen Horowitz, Index Ventures, Y Combinator, Bessemer Venture Partners, and Craft Ventures. Core Platform @ Pave The Core Platform team sits at the center of Pave Engineering, bridging product and platform engineering.

We build the foundational services, APIs, and abstractions that enable every team to ship enterprise-grade software with speed and confidence.

intelligence platform. Success in this role requires strong systems thinking and the ability to drive large, complex initiatives across the organization. Learn more about our engineering principles here !

, It's What We Do.

should be as thoughtful as the people we hire.

are determined by your experience and how you show up throughout the interview process. We're always happy to walk you through how we think about leveling — just ask.

for this role: P2: $141,100 - $190,900 P3: $166,600 - $225,400 P4: $195,500 - $264,500

reflects the impact you're making.

Benefits

designed around your life — not just your role.

@ Pave At Pave, growth isn't a perk — it's the point.

Responsibilities

deepen, and your

What We Offer

: Your Health, Fully Covered: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family, with a range of options designed to meet you where you are. Time That's Actually Yours: Flexible PTO and the freedom to work from anywhere in the world for up to a month — because life doesn't pause, and neither should you. Fuel for the Work: Lunch and dinner stipends plus fully stocked kitchens, so you can stay energized without thinking twice about it.

Room to Keep Growing: A quarterly education stipend to invest in the skills and knowledge that matter most to you. Support When It Matters Most: Robust parental leave so you can be fully present for the moments that count. Getting Here, Made Easier: A commuter stipend to support the in-person collaboration that makes great work happen.