Staff Software Engineer (New Products)

Are you ready to be part of a team that plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of our organization? Welcome to the New Products Team! We're not just any team; we're at the core of innovation, experimentation, and entrepreneurial mindset. Think of the New Products team as an internal incubator; we craft products for the future.

As Staff Software Engineer, New Products, you will:

• Architectural Excellence: Design and build systems that can quickly go from prototype to fully fleshed-out products.
• Rapid Prototyping and Delivery: Move quickly, embracing agile methodologies to deliver minimum viable products (MVPs) and proof-of-concepts (PoCs) in short iterations, allowing us to rapidly validate ideas and pivot as needed.
• Innovation Hub: We're not just keeping the lights on; we're constantly innovating. From exploring cutting-edge technologies to improving development workflows, innovation is in our DNA.

Your Impact:

• Technical Leadership: You'll lead and influence technical decisions that impact the entire organization.
• Collaboration: You'll work closely with cross-functional teams, from product development to data engineering.
• Mentorship: As a senior member of the team, you'll have the chance to mentor and guide junior engineers.
• Impact: Your contributions will directly impact the scalability, security, and reliability of our products and services.
• Fast-Paced Environment: You'll work in a dynamic and rapidly evolving environment, where you'll have the opportunity to take on diverse projects, constantly learning and expanding your skillset. We value agility and the ability to pivot quickly to meet changing requirements.

About You:

• 7+ years of professional development experience
• Experience with server-side concepts, e.g. microservices, database, caching, performance, monitoring and scalability
• Extensive experience with modern Node.js preferred
• Professional experience in React/Redux desirable
• Relevant data modeling experience and integration with databases such as PostgresSQL
• Strong understanding of distributed architecture patterns and microservice best practices
• Knowledge of optimization techniques like caching, compression, performance tuning
• Understanding of security best practices like encryption, access control, vulnerability management
• Experience designing, building and maintaining cloud-based applications (e.g. AWS, GCP, Azure)
• Willing to travel to the Oakland office monthly to collaborate with other Earnies

Even Better:

• Experience working in Fintech, Banking, or related Consumer Financial Services companies is a plus

Where:

• This role will be based in the San Francisco Bay Area, CA.
• While you’ll enjoy the flexibility of remote work, we also love to see our Earnies face-to-face! We ask you to join us at our Oakland office for 3 consecutive days a month for team collaboration and some fun. It's a chance to connect, share ideas, and maybe even grab some coffee together!

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