About Kasheesh
The future of checkout isn't about which card you use. It's about how you use the ones you already have. Kasheesh is reimagining digital payments and modern checkout experiences. Our technology allows you to combine multiple debit, credit or prepaid cards at checkout, anywhere Mastercard is accepted. Kasheesh unlocks access to more of your available funds, helping increase your cash flow, stretch your budget, and avoid hitting card limits. No new lines of credit. No disruption to how or where you shop.
About the Role
In this role, you'll define what the API looks like, shape the integration strategy, lead the technical components of the go-to-market strategy, and code when needed. You’ll be the person leading technical discussions with potential partners.
You'll work closely with our Engineering Manager, Data Engineer, CPO and Head of Partnerships: the Engineering Manager on build
priorities and architecture,
the Data Engineer on integration data flows, the CPO on aligning the API roadmap with broader product strategy,
and the Head of Partnerships for the technical components of sales pitches.
The ideal candidate has already been part of a team that built an API partner ecosystem from scratch. You know what good looks like, you know where the
landmines are, and are prepared to own the function here.
Kasheesh operates under sponsor bank oversight as a regulated card program. You'll be building within that compliance framework daily. Card network rules, KYC/AML obligations, and data privacy constraints will shape what you can build, what you can promise partners, and how fast you can move. Experience navigating this environment is required.
Responsibilities
Be an integral part of the sales process by leading technical conversations and developing the materials needed to support the sales process
Design and own the architecture of Kasheesh's partner-facing API including what endpoints should look like, expected responses, and the overall developer experience
Own the API product roadmap and work with the engineering team to ensure what gets built serves both partners and the business
Write detailed technical requirements and translate them into actionable specs for the engineering team
Build and own Kasheesh's API integration strategy: how partners connect, how they onboard based on their type and complexity, and how quickly we get them live
Create the partner-facing documentation, sandbox environments, and frameworks partners need to integrate successfully
Build the internal playbooks and infrastructure for a repeatable, scalable partner program
Write code when needed to prototype, validate or unblock integrations
Qualifications
Experience owning the technical narrative in a business development or sales process
Hands-on experience building or working directly with production APIs
Experience writing technical requirements and owning an API product roadmap
Proficiency in at least one backend language
Direct experience building an API partnership ecosystem or function at a SaaS startup from 0 to 1
Experience building in a regulated fintech environment is required. You understand how card network rules, KYC/AML obligations, sponsor bank oversight,
and data privacy constraints shape what can be built, promised, and delivered to partners
Comfortable setting honest expectations with partners about what the API can do, what it cannot, and what it would take to get there
Ability to get work done in ambiguity and energized by building structure where none exists
What Success Looks Like
This is a build-from-scratch role with real ownership. The milestones below reflect what we expect from someone who hits the ground running, earns trust quickly, and builds with intention.
90 Days
Established working relationships with Engineering Manager, Data Engineer, CPO, and Head of Partnerships
Working knowledge of the sponsor bank relationship and compliance constraints, demonstrated through at least one internal compliance discussion
Initial API architecture assessment completed, identifying gaps between current capabilities and what partners will need, delivered to the Engineering Manager and CPO
First draft of the API product roadmap and integration strategy presented to and approved by the CPO
First technical sales conversation completed alongside the Head of Partnerships with supporting sales materials developed
6 Months
Integration strategy finalized and approved including partner tiers, onboarding paths by partner type, and time-to-live targets
Sandbox environment and partner-facing documentation live
GTM strategy finalized and aligned with the Head of Partnerships
At least one partner integration underway
12 Months
First partner integrations live and consistently hitting time-to-live targets
At least two additional partner integrations underway
Repeatable onboarding playbook and internal partner program infrastructure in place
API product roadmap actively influencing engineering priorities
Compensation
The base salary range for this position is $150,000-$175,000. This role may also be eligible for commission. All full-time employees also receive an equity compensation package. You will be eligible to enroll in medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, including one fully covered option for employees and their dependents. We also offer a 401(k) match, a monthly wellness stipend, basic life insurance, unlimited vacation time and weekly team lunches in our NYC office.
Location
Our office is based New York City. Employees are expected to work from the office three days per week.
Interview Process
While the interview process may vary by role, the typical framework includes: an application, an HR interview, a hiring manager interview, a technical assessment, and founder interviews.
We are a small team and every team member plays a meaningful role in shaping our mission and impact. We’re excited to meet candidates who are passionate about their work and ready to contribute to our mission. We look forward to hearing from you.
