Job Opportunities API

COMPANY  Credit Genie is a mobile-first financial wellness platform designed to help individuals take control of their financial future. We leverage artificial intelligence to provide personalized insights and are building a financial ecosystem by offering tools and services that provide instant access to cash, and building credit. Our goal is to empower every customer to achieve long-term financial stability. Founded in 2019 by Ed Harycki https://www.linkedin.com/in/ed-harycki/, former Swift Capital Founder (acquired by PayPal in 2017 https://techcrunch.com/2017/08/10/paypal-acquires-swift-financial/). Backed by Khosla Ventures and led by industry pioneers from companies such as; PayPal, Square, and Cash App, we are well positioned to build the future of inclusive finance through cutting-edge technology and customer-centric solutions. OVERVIEW As a Staff Software Engineer, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping our platform, designing and building the core systems that power our financial products. You’ll have the opportunity to architect scalable infrastructure, drive technical direction, and work on products from the ground up. This is a rare chance to join a fast-growing fintech startup where your work will have a direct and meaningful impact on both the company and the financial well-being of our users. 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 Our goal is to provide a comprehensive offering of benefits and perks that promote better financial, mental, and physical wellness. We believe working alongside each other in person is the best way to build a great product and foster a strong company culture. Our expectation is that employees are in the office five days a week, allowing for optimal collaboration, inclusivity, and productivity. At the same time, we understand that life happens and recognize the importance of flexibility. We are committed to supporting our employees when circumstances arise that require remote work or adjusted schedules. Our goal is to ensure everyone can effectively