Full-Time

Senior Software Engineer

Merchant Decisioning

Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

Parafin

Parafin

51-200 employees

Provides embedded financing solutions for businesses

Fintech
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$190k - $220kAnnually

Mid, Senior

Remote in USA

Unlimited PTO & 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. Their service allows these platforms to offer embedded financing under their own brand, which helps generate revenue and build loyalty among merchants. Parafin handles various aspects of financing, including underwriting, funding, and customer support, while taking a share of the capital extended to merchants. This model supports the growth of both the platforms and their merchants. Parafin has established partnerships with major companies like Amazon and DoorDash, offering quick and flexible financing options based on sales history, without interest or credit checks. Funds can be accessed rapidly, often within one business day, and can be used for diverse business needs such as expanding storefronts or marketing efforts. The goal of Parafin is to empower businesses by providing accessible financing solutions that foster growth and retention.

Company Stage

Debt Financing

Total Funding

$87.5M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2020

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

12%

1 year growth

18%

2 year growth

70%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Parafin secured a $125M warehouse facility from Silicon Valley Bank and Trinity Capital.
  • Partnerships with platforms like Amazon boost Parafin's reach and credibility.
  • Growing demand for embedded finance solutions supports Parafin's business model.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from Amazon's merchant cash advance program could impact Parafin's market share.
  • Reliance on major platforms poses a risk if they develop in-house financing solutions.

What makes Parafin unique

  • Parafin offers a full-stack embedded financial infrastructure for platforms and merchants.
  • The company partners with major platforms like Amazon and DoorDash for flexible financing.
  • Parafin's financing is based on sales history, with no interest or credit checks.

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Benefits

Competitive salary & equity

Health, dental, & vision

401k plan

Parental leave

Unlimited PTO

Commuter benefits

Daily lunches