Taro

Taro

Sr. Software Engineer Parafin

Palo Alto, USA · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$230k-$265kDetected 243 days ago
PythonGoDistributed SystemsBackend DevelopmentAWSGCPCloud PlatformsData ScienceCustomer SupportUnderwriting

About the role

  • You will tackle critical technical challenges, mentor fellow engineers, and influence the strategic direction of our technology stack.
  • We are hiring across multiple teams, and candidates will be considered for the team that best aligns with their experience and interests.

Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and maintain scalable and reliable backend systems.
  • Own and drive technical projects from ideation to deployment.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Product, Data Science, and Operations.
  • Passion for building impactful financial products that empower small businesses.
  • This position offers the opportunity to work across various engineering teams to design and develop robust, secure, and high-performing systems that power our embedded financial products.

Nice to have

  • These included products such as bank accounts, savings accounts, and credit cards, all wrapped into a smooth UI experience with real-time capabilities.
  • Improve system performance, security, and reliability through continuous optimization.
  • Mentor and guide other engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence.
  • What We Look For 5+ years of software engineering experience, preferably in fintech or financial services.
  • Strong proficiency in backend development, ideally with Python, Go, or similar languages.
  • Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP) and scalable system design.
  • Deep understanding of distributed systems, databases, and API development.

Compensation

  • $230k-$265k

Company info

  • At Parafin, we're on a mission to grow small businesses.
  • Small businesses are the backbone of our economy, but traditional banks often don't have their backs.
  • We build tech that makes it simple for small businesses to access the financial tools they need through the platforms they already sell on.
  • We partner with companies like DoorDash, Amazon, Worldpay, and Mindbody to offer fast and flexible funding, spend management, and savings tools to their small business users via a simple integration.
  • Parafin takes on all the complexity of capital markets, underwriting, servicing, compliance, and customer service for our partners.
  • We're a tight-knit team of innovators hailing from Stripe, Square, Plaid, Coinbase, Robinhood, CERN, and more - all united by a passion for building tools that help small businesses succeed.
  • Parafin is backed by prominent venture capitalists including GIC, Notable Capital, Redpoint Ventures, Ribbit Capital, and Thrive Capital.
  • Parafin is a Series C company, and we have raised more than $194M in equity and $340M in debt facilities.
  • Join us in creating a future where every small business has the financial tools they need.
  • About the Position: As a Senior Software Engineer at Parafin, you will play a pivotal role in building, scaling, and maintaining our financial infrastructure.
  • Teams Hiring: 1.

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