Full-Time
SoFi
1,001-5,000 employees
Offers diverse personal finance solutions
No salary listed
Senior
Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship
Seattle, WA, USA
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- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- Strong technical background and expertise in software development lifecycle, including proficiency in multiple programming languages, frameworks, and technologies.
- Proven experience as a Software Development Manager or Technical leadership role, with direct mentorship of software engineers.
- Demonstrated experience in managing and leading software development teams, with a track record of successfully delivering complex software projects.
- Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate team members to achieve high performance.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
- Experience with most of these technologies: Java / Kotlin, Spring boot, Kafka, Kurbenetes, Temporal, Postgress, Snowflake.
- Lead and mentor a team of software engineers, providing guidance, support, and fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment.
- Define and communicate team objectives, set performance goals, conduct performance evaluations, and provide ongoing feedback and coaching.
- Identify skill gaps within the team and coordinate training programs to enhance technical capabilities.
- Foster a culture of innovation, professional growth, and continuous improvement.
- Oversee the software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering to deployment, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality software solutions.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope, goals, and deliverables, and create project plans, schedules, and budgets.
- Manage project priorities, and resolve conflicts to ensure efficient project execution.
- Track and report project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure successful project outcomes.
- Provide technical leadership and guidance to software development teams, promoting best practices, architectural standards, and code quality.
- Work closely with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment and collaboration throughout the software development process.
- Foster strong working relationships with cross-functional teams, promoting effective communication, coordination, and knowledge sharing.
- Collaborate with other senior leaders to develop and execute strategies that drive operational excellence and improve software development practices.
SoFi provides a variety of financial services aimed at helping individuals manage their money effectively. Their offerings include home loans, personal loans, student loan refinancing, credit cards, and investment options. SoFi's platform is designed to be user-friendly and mobile-first, allowing members to easily access and utilize these services. The company differentiates itself from competitors by offering a comprehensive suite of financial products under one roof, along with educational resources to assist users in making informed financial decisions. SoFi's goal is to create a seamless experience for its members, encouraging them to engage with multiple services while fostering an inclusive environment.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
San Francisco, California
Founded
2011
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- SoFi secured $3.2 billion to expand its Loan Platform Business.
- Partnership with CMA Fest 2025 boosts brand visibility in entertainment.
- Growing demand for digital investing presents opportunities for SoFi.
What critics are saying
- Competition from platforms like Robinhood may affect SoFi's younger customer base.
- Adoption challenges for new products like Galileo's Deposit Sweep.
- Debit card popularity may impact SoFi's credit card revenue.
What makes SoFi unique
- SoFi offers a comprehensive suite of financial products under one roof.
- The company leverages mobile-first technology to enhance user experience.
- SoFi's partnerships, like with Galileo, expand its financial service offerings.
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Benefits
You’re taken care of. SoFi employees receive comprehensive health, vision, dental, life insurance, and disability benefits—as well as flexible time off, fitness, fertility, and family planning options.
Realize your ambitions. We want to help our employees achieve financial freedom, just like our members. That’s why we contribute $200 per month toward your student loans to help pay down your debt—plus free financial classes.
Never stop learning. We offer frequent training, mentorship opportunities, and leadership programs to develop our people. We also cover tuition costs for approved programs, up to $5,250 per year.
Growth & Insights and Company News
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↑ 0%SoFi has secured agreements that amount to a $3.2 billion expansion to its Loan Platform Business, which refers prequalified borrowers to loan origination partners and originates loans on behalf of third parties.One agreement includes a $2 billion extension of an earlier agreement for personal loans with fund managed by affiliates of global investment manager Fortress Investment Group, while the other involves SoFi originating an additional $1.2 billion in loans with technology powered by a joint venture between Fortress and technology-driven investment firm Edge Focus, SoFi said in a Thursday (April 17) press release.The extension announced in the release builds on a $2 billion agreement between SoFi and Fortress that was announced in October, according to the release.“The additional $3.2 billion commitment helps us better meet borrower demand for personal loans while moving SoFi towards less capital-intensive and more fee-based sources of revenue,” SoFi CEO Anthony Noto said in the release. “We’re building strong momentum for our Loan Platform Business in 2025 and beyond.”Dominick Ruggiero, global co-head of asset-based credit at Fortress, said in the release that the extension of the agreement reflects Fortress’ confidence in SoFi’s consumer loan product offerings.“We are excited to expand this mutually beneficial partnership that helps increase the availability of personal loans for consumers and creates a compelling investment opportunity,” Ruggiero said.SoFi and Fortress Investment Group announced their original $2 billion Loan Platform Business agreement in October.In March, SoFi finalized an agreement with asset manager Blue Owl Capital that is worth at least $5 billion and will allow SoFi to expand its Loan Platform Business.The company said at the time in a press release that the two-year deal with Blue Owl reflects an increasing demand for personal loans from members and debt investors.“Blue Owl is excited to be partnering with SoFi to help meet the growing needs of customers through their loan platform business,” Ivan Zinn, head of alternative credit at Blue Owl, said in the March 13 release. “SoFi has been expanding credit access to more people with innovative solutions. We see a strong opportunity in being part of this growth through this strategic program.”
Banks, especially small banks such as credit unions and community banks, risk losing account holders to investing platforms. The checking and savings accounts housed in primary financial institutions (FIs) provide the on-ramps, so to speak, for individuals to take their money and invest it with the likes of Robinhood, particularly as cryptocurrencies become more mainstream [] The post InvestiFi President: Credit Unions Must Offer Digital Investing to Retain Gen Z appeared first on PYMNTS.com.
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