Full-Time

Senior/Staff Software Engineer

Infrastructure

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Pomelo

Pomelo

51-200 employees

Facilitates fee-free international money transfers

Fintech
Financial Services

Senior

San Francisco, CA, USA

Company is growing its San Francisco headquarters.

Category
Backend Engineering
FinTech Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Kubernetes
Rust
Python
Java
Docker
AWS
Terraform
Linux/Unix
Google Cloud Platform
Requirements
  • 5+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering with a track record of building scalable systems that handle high traffic.
  • A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent work experience.
  • Proficiency in operating and maintaining distributed systems.
  • Solid understanding of Linux and Kubernetes.
  • Expertise in public cloud environments (AWS, GCP) using tools like Kubernetes, Docker, and Terraform.
  • Strong coding skills in Java, Rust, or Python.
  • Deep knowledge of CI/CD workflows and tooling.
  • A thoughtful approach to solving complex problems with an emphasis on simplicity.
  • A passion for learning, exploration, and continuous improvement.
  • Strong communication and writing skills.
Responsibilities
  • Ensure our production systems are always available, secure, and scalable.
  • Work closely with the engineering team to deploy services across different environments.
  • Scale our infrastructure to handle increased traffic and capacity during peak times.
  • Suggest improvements to our architecture and processes to make things even better.
  • Maintain an efficient CI/CD pipeline that enables faster and safer software delivery.
  • Develop and maintain tools and infrastructure that are shared across product and engineering teams.
  • Monitor Service Level Indicators (SLIs) and take action to ensure systems meet our Service Level Objectives (SLOs).
  • Participate in an on-call rotation to quickly address and resolve critical production issues.
  • Lead efforts to improve processes and automation, reducing manual work and enhancing operational health.
  • Continuously improve our existing systems and tools, including testing, monitoring, alerting, security, and release processes.
  • Collaborate with other engineering teams to design reliable and maintainable systems.
  • Help define and share standards, guidelines, and best practices for infrastructure management.

Pomelo simplifies international money transfers, focusing on markets like the Philippines, Mexico, and India. It offers a mobile app and a card system that allows users in the U.S. to send money to family members abroad instantly and without fees. Recipients receive a Pomelo card, enabling them to access funds immediately without cash pickup. Unlike traditional services that charge high fees, Pomelo uses credit for transactions, which also helps users build their credit scores. The company generates revenue through interest on credit use and related financial products. Pomelo's goal is to provide a cost-effective, secure, and efficient way for individuals to support their families overseas while enhancing their financial health.

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$53.5M

Headquarters

Salt Lake City, Utah

Founded

2020

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

39%

1 year growth

90%

2 year growth

128%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Pomelo's recent $35M Series A funding and $75M warehouse expansion indicate strong financial backing and growth potential.
  • The innovative 'Send Now, Pay Later' model and integration with popular digital wallets like GCash make Pomelo's service highly attractive to users.
  • Recognition in Notable Capital’s Innovation 50 List for 2024 highlights Pomelo's industry impact and potential for future success.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive fintech landscape requires Pomelo to continuously innovate to maintain its edge.
  • Reliance on credit-based transfers may pose risks if users default on payments, affecting the company's financial stability.

What makes Pomelo unique

  • Pomelo offers fee-free international money transfers, a significant advantage over traditional methods that often come with high fees.
  • The use of credit instead of cash for transfers helps users build their credit score in the U.S., providing a dual benefit.
  • Pomelo's partnership with Thunes enhances its digital wallet integration, making it a pioneer in credit-powered remittance solutions.

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