Lead Solutions Engineer

Imprint

Lead Solutions Engineer delivering enterprise payment integrations for Imprint’s embedded finance platform. Guiding partner launches, architecture, roadmap influence, and delivery automation.

Posted 8/31/2026full-timeNew York City • California, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $180,000 - $210,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in solutions engineering and implementation, with a strong focus on REST APIs, payment networks, and partner integration. Proven ability to manage complex projects and improve processes through automation and tooling.

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Solutions EngineeringREST APIsPayment NetworksCross-Functional PartnershipB2B2C Partner Implementations

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Hard Skills

Solutions EngineeringImplementation EngineeringSales EngineeringREST APIsFront-End TechnologiesMobile/Web SDKsPayment Product ArchitectureData FlowsRisk/Compliance ConsiderationsAI/LLM Tools

Soft Skills

Cross-Functional Partnership SkillsExcellent JudgmentAbility to Operate in AmbiguityStrong Communication

Tools & Technologies

Automation ToolsTechnical WorkflowsIntegration Patterns

Industry Keywords

PaymentsPSPsKYC ConceptsFinancial Products

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the technical relationship with Imprint’s enterprise partners
Ensure seamless integration, launch, and enhancement of payment solutions
Manage complex partner solutions delivered over many months
Translate partner requirements into actionable solutions
Drive repeatable launch processes and scale partner success
Independently run technical discovery, solution design, and implementation for enterprise partner opportunities
Lead at least one partner implementation through launch
Identify, prioritize, and ship or initiate partner-delivery automation improvements
Collaborate with sales, account management, and product teams from pre-sales through long-term partnership
Conduct technical discovery and solutioning
Understand partner needs and constraints and map Imprint capabilities to requirements
Serve as payments and card program expert to architect card programs
Provide technical guidance, architecture input, and implementation approach
Lead integration planning and execution
Troubleshoot technical issues and unblock launches
Build relationships with partner technical teams
Communicate proactively with partners to surface opportunities and mitigate risks
Partner with Product and Engineering to influence the roadmap
Help define products and improvements addressing partner and consumer problems
Align partner- and consumer-facing features with partner expectations
Improve tooling, documentation, and repeatable integration patterns
Implement flexible, repeatable frameworks for launch-time operational stability
Improve technical documentation and partner-facing implementation guides

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience in solutions engineering, implementation engineering, sales engineering, or similar technical client-facing roles
Strong technical background in REST APIs, front-end technologies, and mobile/web SDKs
Deep understanding of payment networks, PSPs, and payment product architecture
General understanding of front-end and back-end development concepts
Ability to operate effectively in ambiguity and bring structure to unstructured problems
Track record of managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects to successful completion
Strong cross-functional partnership skills
Excellent judgment in balancing partner needs with internal priorities and knowing when to escalate strategic decisions
Willingness to operate as a senior individual contributor
Proven track record of improving processes through tooling and automation
Experience with B2B2C partner implementations
Familiarity with data flows, identity/KYC concepts, or risk/compliance considerations in financial products
Familiarity with AI/LLM tools and automation in technical workflows
Track record of working effectively in small, high-performing teams
Legally authorized to work in the United States
Willing to work from the NYC or SF office 2–3 days a week

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation and equity packages
Leading configured work computers of your choice
Flexible paid time off
Fully covered, high-quality healthcare, including fully covered dependent coverage
Access to One Medical
Option to enroll in an FSA
20 weeks of paid parental leave for the primary caregiver
8 weeks of paid parental leave for all new parents
Access to industry-leading technology across all business units