Staff Software Engineer

Method provides APIs for real-time read-write access to consumer liability accounts, helping financial institutions deliver competitive products and seamless experiences.
$215,000 - $250,000
Backend
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
11 - 50 Employees
7+ years of experience
Finance · Enterprise SaaS
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Description For Staff Software Engineer

Method Financial is revolutionizing consumer finance through their innovative APIs that provide real-time read-write access to consumer liability accounts. As a Staff Software Engineer, you'll play a crucial role in both technical leadership and hands-on development. The company has already helped 4+ million users connect 30+ million liability accounts and partnered with 60+ financial institutions including Bilt Rewards, SoFi, and PenFed.

In this role, you'll balance coding with mentorship, architecting solutions while guiding a team of engineers. You'll work directly with executive leadership to influence technical decisions and collaborate across departments including Customer Success, Product, and GTM teams. The position requires strong full-stack development skills, particularly with JavaScript, React, Node.js, and NoSQL databases.

The ideal candidate brings 7+ years of software engineering experience, with a background in technical leadership and startup environments. You'll be joining a team of 30+ professionals across offices in Austin, Washington D.C., and New York City, backed by prestigious investors like Andreessen Horowitz and Y Combinator.

This role offers competitive compensation ($215,000-$250,000) and the opportunity to shape the future of financial technology. You'll be instrumental in building and scaling systems that help millions save money and access personalized financial services. If you're passionate about fintech innovation and want to combine technical excellence with leadership, this role offers the perfect blend of hands-on development and strategic impact.

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Responsibilities For Staff Software Engineer

  • Serve as a primary technical contributor while providing guidance and mentorship to engineers
  • Balance hands-on development work with coordinating resource allocation across projects
  • Architect and implement technical solutions to enhance infrastructure and processes
  • Drive execution speed by optimizing workflows and implementing engineering best practices
  • Work cross-functionally to define and execute product roadmap
  • Participate in technical interviews and help onboard new engineers

Requirements For Staff Software Engineer

JavaScript
React
Node.js
  • 7+ years of software engineering experience
  • Experience in technical leadership or mentoring roles
  • Strong technical background with hands-on experience in full-stack development
  • Experience in a growth stage start-up (Series A - D)
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Passion for staying up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends

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