Full-Time

Senior Software Engineer

Merchant Decisioning

Updated on 12/21/2024

Parafin

Parafin

51-200 employees

Provides embedded financing solutions for businesses

Fintech
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$190k - $220kAnnually

+ Equity Grant

Senior

San Francisco, CA, USA

Work from home flexibility.

Category
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Python
Data Science
Requirements
  • 3+ years of experience working in an engineering role
  • You care deeply about building high-quality infrastructure with relevant experience and take immense pride in your craft.
  • You are comfortable owning and driving the development of the product from 0 to 1.
  • You thrive in ambiguity and have a strong grasp of engineering fundamentals.
  • You are excited about working on a small team and helping us set the foundations for the company.
Responsibilities
  • You will own our Python-based underwriting and application decisioning product and drive its development.
  • You will closely define the architecture and underlying infrastructure all the way from the technologies we use to the design principles that we apply.
  • You will work closely with our data scientists to build a platform that is reliable, scalable, and easily iterable.
  • You will be integrating ML Infrastructure into the platform to make DS-driven decisioning more powerful and intelligent.

Parafin provides a financing solution designed for online platforms and their merchant partners. The service allows these platforms to offer financing under their own brand, which helps them generate revenue and build loyalty among merchants. Parafin's offerings include underwriting, funding, go-to-market strategies, servicing, compliance, and customer support. The financing is based on the sales history of the merchants, with no interest, late fees, or credit checks involved. Payments are automated and adjust according to sales, with funds available in as little as one business day. Parafin has established partnerships with major platforms like Amazon, MindBody, and DoorDash, enabling quick and flexible financing for various business needs, such as opening new locations or upgrading equipment. The company aims to support the growth of its merchant partners while creating new revenue streams for the platforms.

Company Stage

Late Stage VC

Total Funding

$184.8M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2020

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

9%

1 year growth

16%

2 year growth

66%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Embedded finance is gaining popularity, benefiting Parafin's business model.
  • Parafin raised $100 million, signaling strong investor confidence.
  • Partnerships with traditional banks enable leveraging established infrastructure for innovation.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from fintech startups like Finley.
  • Over-reliance on major platforms like Amazon and DoorDash.
  • High financial leverage from recent $93MM debt facility.

What makes Parafin unique

  • Parafin offers a full-stack embedded financial infrastructure for small businesses.
  • The company partners with major platforms like Amazon and DoorDash for flexible financing.
  • Parafin's model includes underwriting, funding, and compliance, enhancing platform revenue.

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Benefits

Competitive salary & equity

Health, dental, & vision

401k plan

Parental leave

Unlimited PTO

Commuter benefits

Daily lunches