Staff Software Engineer, Risk Engineering

Flex, a NYC-based FinTech company, is revolutionizing the rent payment experience by enabling flexible payment schedules for renters. As a Staff Software Engineer on the Risk Platform team, you'll play a crucial role in developing and implementing systems to manage credit and fraud risk while ensuring platform accessibility and security.

The position involves working with cutting-edge technologies and building sophisticated decision platforms that incorporate machine learning and AI. You'll be responsible for creating high-scale APIs and distributed systems using Java Spring Boot on AWS infrastructure. The role requires expertise in both backend systems and frontend development, with significant experience in Java, React, and TypeScript.

The Risk Platform team's mission is critical to Flex's success, focusing on building core decision platforms, real-time event data stream ingestion, and advanced A/B testing capabilities. You'll work on systems that directly impact the company's ability to serve customers while protecting against fraud and misuse.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior-level engineer looking to make a significant impact in the FinTech space. The role offers competitive compensation ($199,000-$237,000 depending on location) and comprehensive benefits including full medical coverage, equity, and unlimited PTO. As a remote position, it provides the flexibility to work from anywhere in the US while being part of a mission-driven team that's transforming how people manage their largest recurring expense.

The ideal candidate will bring both technical expertise and leadership qualities, with the ability to mentor junior engineers and collaborate across functions. You'll be joining a diverse, growing team that values inclusion and is dedicated to building innovative solutions in the financial technology sector.