Senior Software Engineer (Fintech)

TL;DR

Senior Software Engineer (Fintech): Building and maintaining large-scale systems that power core financial platforms with an accent on reliability, observability, and fault-tolerant architecture. Focus on designing scalable infrastructure, leading incident response, and driving operational excellence for mission-critical services.

Location: Must be based in Menlo Park, CA with in-person attendance expected at least three days per week.

Salary: $161,637–$230,000 per year

Company

A high-growth fintech company on a mission to democratize finance for all through innovative technology and accessible financial products.

What you will do

• Design, build, and maintain large-scale systems powering core services and infrastructure.
• Lead incident response, root cause analysis, and proactive reliability improvements.
• Develop frameworks to measure and enhance system scalability and performance.
• Mentor teammates and promote best practices in operational excellence and resilience.
• Participate in on-call rotations to ensure mission-critical system uptime.
• Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to execute strategic technical initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in software engineering or related roles.
• Proven experience with large-scale incident response and root cause analysis.
• Deep understanding of system reliability principles, observability, and fault-tolerant design.
• Experience designing frameworks for system scalability and performance optimization.
• Must be able to work from the Menlo Park office at least 3 days per week.

Culture & Benefits

• Performance-driven compensation including bonuses and equity ownership.
• 100% paid health insurance for employees and 90% for dependents.
• 401(k) matching program.
• Flexible lifestyle wallet for wellness and learning expenses.
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance, plus fertility and mental health benefits.
• Generous time off including paid holidays, sick leave, and parental leave.