Full-Time

Staff Software Engineer

Posted on 9/23/2024

SoFi

SoFi

1,001-5,000 employees

Offers diverse personal finance solutions

Fintech
Financial Services

Senior, Expert

Seattle, WA, USA

Category
Backend Engineering
FinTech Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Kotlin
Kubernetes
Git
Java
Postgres
AWS
Spring
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field
  • 8+ years programming experience, ideally on a modern stack.
  • Our core stack is Java/ Kotlin/ Spring / AWS/ PostgreSQL, and we run on Kubernetes in a service oriented architecture.
  • 4+ years Java, Kotlin or other OO programming experience
  • A solid understanding of relational databases and ORMs
  • Experience working on microservice-based applications.
  • Experience working with GIT and CI/CD systems.
  • Effective communication skills
  • Willingness to roll up your sleeves, collaborate with others and get stuff done
  • Solid sense of responsibility; driving a project from inception to completion
  • Experience working in a collaborative coding environment, refining designs together, working through code reviews and managing pull requests
  • View Unit and Integration test as 1st class citizen in software development
  • Desire to grow, learn and collaborate with team of engineers.
Responsibilities
  • Lead the development and testing of our systems and services
  • Participate in shaping the technical architecture of the product
  • Help translate product requirements into user stories and technical solutions
  • Deliver highly available and scalable services in a production environment
  • Mentor other engineers, support the technical culture, and help grow the team
  • Generate ideas for new initiatives and technologies
  • Drive operational excellence in our business processes to deliver higher service quality
  • Communicate with project leads, product managers and other software developers

SoFi provides a variety of financial services aimed at helping individuals manage their money effectively. Its 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 Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$4B

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2011

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-16%

1 year growth

-6%

2 year growth

-2%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • SoFi's member base grew to over 10 million, enhancing its market presence.
  • The $2 billion investment boosts SoFi's lending capabilities and revenue diversification.
  • Partnerships with Mesh Payments and Galileo expand SoFi's B2B service offerings.

What critics are saying

  • Rising interest rates may reduce demand for SoFi's lending products.
  • Increased competition from fintech companies could erode SoFi's market share.
  • Rapid member growth may strain SoFi's customer service and operations.

What makes SoFi unique

  • SoFi offers a comprehensive suite of financial products under one platform.
  • The company leverages mobile-first technology to enhance user experience and engagement.
  • SoFi's member-centric approach fosters a strong community and customer loyalty.

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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.

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