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Staff Software Engineer

Mobile-first financial wellness platform leveraging AI to provide personalized insights and financial services for building credit and accessing cash.
Backend
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
5+ years of experience
Finance · AI
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Description For Staff Software Engineer

Credit Genie, a innovative fintech startup founded in 2019, is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their mission of revolutionizing financial wellness. Founded by Ed Harycki (former Swift Capital Founder) and backed by Khosla Ventures, the company is led by industry veterans from PayPal, Square, and Cash App.

As a Staff Software Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of building Credit Genie's mobile-first financial wellness platform. The role involves architecting and developing scalable backend systems that power their AI-driven financial products. You'll have the unique opportunity to work on greenfield projects, making foundational technical decisions that will shape the platform's future.

The position requires a seasoned engineer with 5-10+ years of experience in building high-performance backend systems. You'll need expertise in distributed systems architecture and a strong understanding of security and compliance in the financial sector. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and can effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Credit Genie offers a comprehensive benefits package including full medical coverage, 401(k) with matching, and flexible PTO. The role is based in Mexico City with an in-person work culture that emphasizes collaboration and productivity. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a well-funded startup where your work will directly impact both the company's success and users' financial well-being.

The company maintains a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, fostering an environment where differences are celebrated and everyone feels supported. If you're passionate about using technology to solve complex financial challenges and want to be part of building the future of inclusive finance, this role offers the perfect blend of technical challenge and meaningful impact.

Last updated 6 days ago

Responsibilities For Staff Software Engineer

  • Design, build, and scale backend systems end-to-end
  • Work on new projects from scratch, making foundational technical decisions
  • Partner with product, design, data science, and engineering teams
  • Lead technical, design, and product discussions
  • Drive best practices in system design, coding, testing, and DevOps
  • Scope, build, and optimize products and services

Requirements For Staff Software Engineer

  • 5-10+ years of experience designing, building, and scaling high-performance backend systems
  • Expertise in architecting and productionizing large-scale distributed systems
  • Experience working with frontend/mobile teams
  • Strong analytical and structured thinking skills
  • Ability to work in fast-moving, iterative environment
  • Strong understanding of data privacy, compliance, and secure coding practices

Benefits For Staff Software Engineer

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
  • 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents
  • Monthly fitness reimbursement up to $100 or LifeTime Fitness membership
  • 401(k) with 2.5% match and immediate vesting
  • Meal program for breakfast, lunch, and dinner
  • Life and accidental insurance
  • Flexible PTO

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