Senior Staff Software Engineer (Fintech)

TL;DR

Senior Staff Backend Engineer (Fintech): Leading the design and development of enterprise B2B applications for financial advisors with an accent on scalable, reliable, and high-performance backend systems. Focus on architecting cloud-native solutions, applying AI tools, and mentoring engineers to solve complex technical challenges at scale within the financial domain.

Location: This role is based in our Menlo Park, CA office, with in-person attendance expected at least 3 days per week.

Salary: $247,000 - $290,000 USD

Company

hirify.global is a financial technology company dedicated to democratizing finance for all by building next-generation tools for financial advisors and expanding into new markets.

What you will do

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of enterprise B2B applications for financial advisors.
• Architect and implement scalable, reliable, and high-performance backend systems.
• Guide technical execution and mentor engineers across multiple teams and projects.
• Collaborate with product and operations partners to build secure and compliant platforms.
• Apply AI tools and technologies to power innovative features for advisors.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience building and operating large-scale distributed systems in production environments.
• Deep expertise in backend programming (e.g., Go, Python, Java) and cloud-native architecture.
• 3+ years of experience leading large engineering teams or cross-functional technical initiatives.
• Strong system design skills and a solid foundation in software engineering best practices.
• Proven ability to communicate technical solutions clearly and deliver end-to-end projects at scale.

Culture & Benefits

• Challenging, high-impact work with performance driven compensation, bonus programs, and equity ownership.
• 401(k) matching and 100% paid health insurance for employees with 90% coverage for dependents.
• Flexible lifestyle wallet for wellness, learning, and more.
• Employer-paid life & disability insurance, fertility benefits, and mental health benefits.
• Generous time off including company holidays, paid time off, sick time, and parental leave.
• Exceptional office experience with catered meals, events, and comfortable workspaces.