Senior/Staff Software Engineer - Back End Platform

Polly, a pioneering force in mortgage capital markets technology, is seeking a Senior/Staff Software Engineer to join their Backend Platform team. This role presents an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge financial technology solutions in a hyper-growth environment.

The position requires a seasoned professional with 6+ years of software development experience, focusing on building and maintaining scalable distributed systems. You'll be working with a modern tech stack including Python, Django, PostgreSQL, and AWS, while deploying applications to Kubernetes clusters. This role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, requiring both architectural vision and practical implementation skills.

As a Senior/Staff Engineer, you'll play a crucial role in shaping the technical direction of Polly's platform, which serves as the backbone for their innovative mortgage capital markets solutions. The company's product suite includes a cloud-native PPE (Product, Pricing, and Eligibility) engine and AI platform, used by top banks, credit unions, and mortgage lenders across the nation.

The position offers significant growth opportunities, working directly with decision-makers and senior business leaders. You'll be part of a team attacking a trillion-dollar market, with the chance to transform how the entire industry operates. Polly has been recognized for both its technical innovation and workplace culture, being named to Forbes' America's Best Startup Employers.

The role combines technical expertise with leadership responsibilities, including mentoring junior engineers, participating in the hiring process, and driving technical excellence through best practices. You'll be working in a hybrid environment, based in either San Francisco or Dallas, with competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits including full medical coverage and unlimited PTO.

This is an ideal opportunity for a seasoned engineer who wants to make a significant impact in financial technology while working with modern tools and technologies in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.