Senior Software Engineer, Backend

• Play an instrumental role in building products that help millions of people.
• Design and build backend services in TypeScript for real-time and asynchronous risk decisioning.
• Build and maintain event-driven workflows using queues, pub/sub, and cloud task infrastructure.
• Design and implement state machines to model multi-step decisioning and verification flows.
• Work closely with product, operations, and infrastructure to build and scale backend services.
• Regularly participate in code reviews and other team functions.
• Own end-to-end delivery of small to medium-sized projects from design through production.
• Provide technical leadership and guide the team's overall technical direction.
• Offer mentorship and pair with other engineers regularly.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of experience in software development.
• Hands-on experience with event-driven architecture (message queues, pub/sub, or similar).
• Experience with cloud task/job scheduling systems (e.g., Cloud Tasks, SQS, Celery, or equivalent).
• Experience designing or implementing state machines for multi-step workflows.
• Strong CS fundamentals and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to work as part of a team.
• Experience programming in TypeScript/JavaScript or similar in Java, Python, C/C++, or Go.
• Experience with MySQL, and Google Cloud Platform.
• Effective communication skills, a positive attitude, and ability to give and receive constructive feedback.
• Ability to discuss and explain system architecture and design.
• Comfortable using AI tools as part of your engineering workflow.

Pay range: $160K - $185K

• Opportunity to tackle tough challenges and help millions achieve financial goals.
• Flexible hours and virtual-first work culture with a home office stipend.
• Premium Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance plans.
• Generous paid parental and caregiver leave.
• 401(k) savings plan with matching contributions.
• Financial advisor and financial wellness support.
• Flexible PTO and generous company holidays, including Juneteenth and Winter Break.
• All-company in-person events once or twice a year and virtual events throughout.