Staff Software Engineer, Backend

What You'll Do

• Design, Build, and Scale – Own backend systems end-to-end, from architecture to deployment, ensuring high performance, security, and scalability for next-generation financial products.
• Greenfield Development – Work on new projects from scratch, making foundational technical decisions that will shape our platform for years to come.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration – Partner with product, design, data science, and adjacent engineering teams to build impactful features and solve complex business challenges.
• Technical Leadership – Lead critical technical, design, and product discussions, driving best practices in system design, coding, testing, and DevOps.
• Customer-Focused Innovation – Scope, build, and optimize products and services that deliver immediate and meaningful value to users.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience designing, building, and scaling high-performance backend systems in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Expertise in architecting and productionizing large-scale distributed systems.
• Comfortable working across multiple technical areas and collaborating with frontend/mobile teams.
• Passion for tackling complex challenges with structured thinking and analytical rigor. Ability to break down intricate systems, identify flaws, and implement scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions.
• Thrives in a fast-moving, iterative environment with a bias for action. Excited to take full ownership of projects, drive impact, and work cross-functionally with product, design, and engineering teams.
• Strong understanding of data privacy, compliance, and secure coding practices. Experience with designing resilient and reliable systems that meet high security and regulatory standards.

Nice to Have

• Experience working with products related to lending, credit cards, payments, or other financial services.
• Familiarity with mobile app ecosystems and financial technology.

Benefits and Perks

• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents on your first day of employment.
• Receive up to $100 per month in fitness reimbursement or enjoy a complimentary full membership to LifeTime Fitness or Equinox.
• 401(k) with a 3.5% match and immediate vesting.
• Meal program available for both lunch and dinner.
• Pre-tax benefits, including a $1,000 HSA match.
• Life and accidental insurance.
• Flexible PTO.
• Bonus and equity programs.