About the job
About Knot
At Knot, we are on a mission to revolutionize the way consumers and businesses interact through seamless merchant and banking experiences. Think of us as the 'Plaid for merchant connectivity.' Our innovative platform is designed to connect merchants with the multitude of applications that enhance everyday transactions. Our flagship product, CardSwitcher, empowers consumers to effortlessly update and manage their payment methods across various online merchant accounts like Netflix and PayPal. Additionally, our advanced solution, TransactionLink, allows for the retrieval of detailed transaction data, paving the way for new product development on our unique merchant connectivity platform. We invite you to join us in building these exciting new solutions!
Founded in 2021 by brothers and Thiel Fellows Rory and Kieran O’Reilly, Knot currently facilitates connected online payment experiences for hundreds of thousands of users. Our technology is trusted by industry leaders like American Express, PayPal, Current, BILT, and Step, who integrate Knot’s SDK into their applications to deliver exceptional experiences to their customers.
Backed by a distinguished group of investors including Nava Ventures, 8VC, and prominent figures from companies such as Twitter, Warby Parker, and DraftKings, Knot is well-positioned for continued growth and innovation.
Working at Knot
We pride ourselves on having a world-class team from diverse backgrounds, with a strong emphasis on engineering talent. As we expand our footprint in NYC, we aim to be at the forefront of the financial services landscape.
Our team is dedicated to building exceptional products for our users, balancing a serious approach to our work with a fun and engaging work environment. We believe both aspects are integral to our success.
Your Role
Design, architect, deploy, document, and oversee our cloud-based network infrastructure.
Take ownership of critical API infrastructure that handles hundreds of requests per second.
Lead technical decisions, providing justification for designs and coordinating with other teams to ensure alignment on values and requirements.
Continuously enhance your knowledge of our infrastructure's long-term needs and capabilities.
Manage and troubleshoot complex technical issues and incidents, providing support and solutions as necessary.

