Engineering Lead Platform at Wingspan (New York, NY)

Wingspan· New York, NY·5d ago

Job description

Wingspan Networks, Inc. seeks an Engineering Lead Platform in New York, NY to Design, develop, and implement high-quality, scalable software solutions that meet client needs and exceed expectations;Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and timely delivery of projects; Continuously improve and optimize existing software systems by identifying inefficiencies, refactoring code, and implementing best practices; Participate in agile development processes, including sprint planning, daily standups, and retrospectives, to ensure project success and team alignment; and Contribute to grown of engineering culture by sharing knowledge, mentoring new engineer hires, and actively participating in code reviews and technical discussions. Telecommuting is permitted from anywhere in the U.S.

Position requires a Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, or other closely related field, and 3 years of progressive, postbaccalaureate experience in the job offered or related occupation in Software Engineering. Must have 3 years of experience in the following skills: Managing complex projects end-to-end, from initial planning and scoping to successful implementation and delivery, ensuring timely completion and alignment with business objectives; Software testing methodologies, including unit, integration, and system testing; Experience with back-end programming language including Typescript; Experience taking broad product requirements and translating them into specific technical requirements and leading team of Engineers.

The salary for this position is $185,000 to $193,930 annual.

To apply, send resumes to careers@wingspan.app with ref# TK1025

Why work at Wingspan

Mission-driven culture – “Help us bring the future of work back to the future” with a focus on making independent work seamless.
Hybrid/remote-friendly – headquartered in New York City with a global remote team; employees in Poland, India, Canada, and elsewhere.
Competitive compensation – base salary plus equity; 401k matching (US).
Benefits: Top-tier health, dental, vision; flexible time off (PTO); paid parental leave; wellness stipend (Wellhub); mental health support (Talkspace); $200 annual learning stipend; $300 one-time home office setup stipend.
Growth opportunity – fast-growing team (42 employees) with open roles in engineering (Platform Lead, Software Engineer) and sales (SDR). Engineering culture emphasizes ownership and impact.

About Wingspan

Company Overview

One-liner: Wingspan provides a payroll and contractor management platform that automates the full lifecycle of contingent work, including onboarding, payments, compliance, and benefits.
Entity Type: Private (Series B; $41.5M total funding)
Headquarters: New York, New York, United States
Founded: 2019
Founders: Anthony Mironov and Greg Franczyk

Core Business

Primary industry: Contractor management / contingent workforce payroll (Financial Technology)
Target customers: B2B – businesses that rely on independent contractors (e.g., staffing firms, professional services, platforms with gig workers)
Mission or purpose: Make independent work as smooth as traditional employment by automating the business of flexible work.

Products & Services

Wingspan Platform: An all-in-one SaaS platform that automates the contractor lifecycle. Key modules include:
- Onboarding: Self-service contractor portal with W-9 collection, background checks, and eSignature.
- Payments: Rapid payment options (card, ACH, wire) with automated payables computation.
- Tax Compliance: Automated W-9 and 1099 filing; tax withholding for contractors.
- Benefits: Contractors can purchase health benefits through the platform.
- Help Desk: Dedicated support for contractors on benefits, taxes, and payments.
- Billing & Invoicing: Invoice generation with line-item detail for both companies and contractors.

Market Standing

Valuation: Not disclosed
Key Metric: Annual revenue of $2.1M (LinkedIn estimate); managing over $1B in contractor payments in a $1.4 trillion market (company about page)
Total Funding: $41.5M (LinkedIn) including a $14M Series A led by Andreessen Horowitz (company about page)
Notable Investors/Partners: Andreessen Horowitz (lead Series A); angel investors include CEOs/founders of OpenDNS, Warby Parker, Harry’s, Allbirds, InVision, Flatiron Health. Banking services provided through a partnership with Visa.
Growth Signals: Headcount grew from 20 (March 2023) to 40+ (Nov 2023) to 42 currently (+15.3% YoY). Operating in 7 countries (US, Poland, Ukraine, India, Canada, Netherlands, Colombia). Trusted by hundreds of businesses.

Competitive Advantages

Purpose-built for contingent work – unlike legacy payroll systems designed for W-2 employees, Wingspan automates the unique workflows of contractor management (e.g., 1099 compliance, benefits for non-employees, rapid payments).
End-to-end lifecycle – single platform covering onboarding, compliance, payments, benefits, and support, reducing the need for multiple tools.
Automated tax compliance – built-in W-9/1099 handling and tax withholding reduces misclassification risk (potential $25,000 savings per compliance breach).

Strategic Focus

Expand platform capabilities – continue adding features to automate more of the contractor lifecycle (e.g., enhanced benefits, global compliance).
Scale customer base – target growing businesses that rely on flexible workforces, particularly in professional services and gig economy verticals.
International growth – already operating in multiple countries; likely to deepen global payroll and compliance support.

Sources

wingspan.app – Product overview, features, and platform description
wingspan.app/about – Founding story, funding, mission, team growth
wingspan.app/careers – Benefits, remote policy, open roles
Greenhouse jobs page – Current job listings
LinkedIn company page – Employee count, revenue, funding, geographic distribution

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