Senior Software Engineer I - Finance Systems (Remote Eligible)
Job Description
For over 20 years, Smartsheet has helped people and teams achieve–well, anything. From seamless work management to smart, scalable solutions, we’ve always worked with flow. We’re building tools that empower teams to automate the manual, uncover insights, and scale smarter. But more than that, we’re creating space– space to think big, take action, and unlock the kind of work that truly matters. Because when challenge meets purpose, and passion turns into progress, that’s magic at work, and it’s what we show up for everyday.
Corporate Systems Engineering builds and operates the software platforms, integrations, and automations that power Smartsheet’s core business functions across Finance, Sales/GTM, and People & Culture. Our team owns mission-critical systems and workflows that enable how the company hires, sells, bills, pays, reports, and scales. We operate at the intersection of software engineering, enterprise platforms, and business-critical data, treating internal systems with the same rigor, reliability, and product mindset as customer-facing software.
The Finance Systems team engineers and operates the platforms that support financial operations, including ERP, procurement, billing, and compliance. We work across configuration, extensibility, and integration to ensure systems are scalable, auditable, and resilient, treating code, configurations, and controls with the same rigor as software.
As a Senior Software Engineer I (Finance Systems), you will lead the design, build, and operation of systems and workflows that directly support business execution at scale. You will own complex technical initiatives, partner with Product Managers and stakeholders on technical roadmaps, and mentor junior engineers.
You will report into a Manager, Enterprise Systems, and can be based in our Bellevue, WA office, or you may work remotely from anywhere in the US where Smartsheet is a registered employer.
You Will:
- Systems Architecture & Optimization: Engineer and lead the end-to-end lifecycle—analysis, prioritization, and technical implementation—of scalable process improvements within the Financial Systems ecosystem.
- Scalable Infrastructure & M&A: Architect and facilitate the seamless integration of new subsidiaries and business ventures, treating the Financial Systems stack as a modular platform capable of rapid scaling and deployment.
- System Configuration & Compliance: Implement programmatic system configurations that balance complex business logic with rigorous automated compliance and regulatory standards.
- Technical Mentorship: Serve as a Lead Engineer, mentoring junior team members on configuration quality, system design patterns, and industry-standard technical best practices.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Forge high-impact partnerships with stakeholders to align technical system capabilities with long-term business strategy.
- 3rd Party Lifecycle Management: Manage the full deployment and maintenance lifecycle of 3rd party bundles and plugins, ensuring technical compatibility and system stability through rigorous version control.
- Technical Feasibility & Scoping: Partner with Product Managers to evaluate the technical feasibility of backlog items, translating business objectives into high-level system requirements and architectural blueprints.
- Test-Driven Design: Collaborate with the development team to architect and execute comprehensive testing frameworks (Unit, UAT, Regression) for all new system solutions.
- Security & ITGC Engineering: Design and enforce system controls compliant with SOX requirements and IT General Controls (ITGC), treating compliance as an integral component of the system’s "Security-as-Code."
- Vendor Engineering Liaison: Lead technical engagements with third-party vendors and professional services, acting as the primary technical advocate for the internal platform's integrity.
- Platform Expertise: Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the Corporate Financial Systems stack providing high-tier technical consulting to internal users.
- Participate in product support rotation and incident response helping improve operational excellence and mentor broader teams through root cause analysis, MTTR and other incident best practices.
- Participate and lead design reviews and code reviews to ensure finance system architecture adheres to both functional and non-functional needs.
You Have:
- 5+ years of relevant work experience in IT or Financial systems configuration
- Experience supporting Financial Systems in a multi-company / multi-national environment
- Hands-on working experience in the configuration, customization, and implementation of corporate applications - NetSuite (including SuiteScript, SuiteFlow and Saved Searches), Coupa, Avalara, and Stripe
- Experience with or exposure with NetSuite REST/SOAP APIs, SuiteScript, or similar platform extensibility and integration patterns
- Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools and automation concepts
- High level of motivation, self-starter, excellent at follow-up, team-player with ability to deliver within defined timelines
- Strong communication skills (written, verbal, presentation), with the ability to explain technical subjects to non-technical end user personnel in large enterprises
- Proven ability to drive projects from concept through completion
- Proven ability to interact with individuals at all levels of the organization
- Strong understanding of the Agile process
- Legally eligible to work in the U.S on an ongoing basis.
Current US Perks & Benefits:
- HSA, 100% employer-paid premiums, or Buy-up medical/vision and dental coverage options for full-time employees
- 401k Match to help you save for your future (50% of your contribution up to the first 6% of your eligible pay)
- Monthly stipend to support your work and productivity
- Flexible Time Away Program, plus Sick Time Off
- US employees are automatically covered under Smartsheet-sponsored life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability plans
- US employees receive 12 paid holidays per year
- Up to 24 weeks of Parental Leave
- Personal paid Volunteer Day to support our community
- Opportunities for professional growth and development including access to Udemy online courses
- Company Funded Perks, including a counseling membership, local retail discounts, and your own personal Smartsheet account
- Teleworking options from any registered location in the U.S. (role specific)
Smartsheet provides a competitive base salary range for roles that may be hired in different geographic areas we are licensed to operate our business from. Actual compensation is determined by several factors including, but not limited to, level of professional, educational experience, skills, and specific candidate location. In addition, this role will be eligible for a market competitive incentive opportunity.
Get to Know Us:
At Smartsheet, your ideas are heard, your potential is supported, and your contributions have real impact. You’ll have the freedom to explore, push boundaries, and grow beyond your role. We welcome diverse perspectives and nontraditional paths—because we know that impact comes from individuals who care deeply and challenge thoughtfully. When you’re doing work that stretches you, excites you, and connects you to something bigger, that’s magic at work. Let’s build what’s next, together.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Smartsheet is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment with the best employees. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants in accordance with applicable laws in the US, UK, Australia, Germany, Costa Rica, Japan, Bulgaria, and India. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
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