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$180,000–$200,000/yr
US

  • Serve as an internal expert on payment systems and partner on the product strategy to unlock opportunities for customers.
  • Create reference architectural designs, assess partners for customer needs, and lead the execution of payments platform initiatives.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to Product Management and Engineering, working directly with customers and partners on solution design and implementation.

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