16h ago

Senior Software Engineer, Backend

New York, NY

$150k-$250k / year

full-timesenior

💼 About This Role

You'll design, build, and scale backend systems for a mobile-first financial wellness platform that leverages AI. You'll own end-to-end architecture and deployment, driving technical direction in a fast-growing fintech startup. This role offers greenfield development and direct impact on users' financial well-being.

🎯 What You'll Do

  • Design, build, and scale backend systems end-to-end.
  • Work on greenfield projects from scratch.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with product, design, and data science.
  • Lead technical discussions and drive best practices.

📋 Requirements

  • 5+ years designing and scaling high-performance backend systems.
  • Expertise in large-scale distributed systems architecture.
  • Comfortable collaborating with frontend/mobile teams.
  • Strong understanding of data privacy and secure coding.

✨ Nice to Have

  • Experience with lending, credit cards, or payments products.
  • Familiarity with mobile app ecosystems and fintech.
  • Experience in regulatory compliant environments.

🎁 Benefits & Perks

  • 🏥 100% paid medical, dental, vision for you and dependents.
  • 💪 Fitness reimbursement up to $100/mo or Equinox/LifeTime membership.
  • 💰 401(k) with 3.5% match and immediate vesting.
  • 🍽️ Meal program for lunch and dinner.
  • 🏖️ Flexible PTO.

🚩 Heads Up

  • Onsite 5 days a week requirement despite being a startup.
  • Salary range wide ($150K-$250K) suggests uncertainty.
  • No tech stack mentioned for backend role.
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