# Senior Software Engineer, Lending Products

**Company:** [Parafin](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/parafin)
**Location:** San Francisco, CA
**Role:** Backend Engineering
**Salary:** $215k – $275k/yr
**Experience:** 5+ years
**Skills:** Backend Engineering, Platform Engineering, Infrastructure, Software Architecture, System Reliability, Code Review, Documentation, Fintech, Embedded Finance, Auditability
**Posted:** 2026-08-31

> Build and own backend platform infrastructure that enables engineering teams to develop and ship lending products quickly and reliably. The role requires 5+ years of backend experience, strong ownership, and effective cross-functional collaboration.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Develop key components of lending platform infrastructure, including systems and frameworks used to build and ship lending products.
- Partner with engineers across lending verticals to understand their needs and deliver platform capabilities.
- Identify and implement infrastructure improvements that accelerate product development and improve system reliability.
- Contribute through code reviews, documentation, and knowledge sharing.
- Mentor engineers, improve team processes and code quality, and foster a culture of ownership.

## Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in a backend engineering role, ideally in a platform or product-focused environment.
- Strong software engineering fundamentals and commitment to high-quality software.
- Experience independently owning and developing new platform capabilities.
- Strong cross-functional communication and collaboration skills across Engineering, Product, and Data Science.
- Ability to work effectively on a small team.

## Nice-to-haves
- Experience building internal platforms or frameworks used by other engineering teams.
- Experience in fintech, financial products, or embedded finance.
- Experience designing systems with strong correctness and auditability requirements.

## Compensation and Benefits
- Salary range: $215,000–$275,000 plus equity grant.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Work-from-home flexibility.
- Unlimited paid time off.
- Commuter benefits.
- Free lunches.
- Paid parental leave.
- 401(k).
- Employee assistance program.

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