Full-Time

Senior Software Engineer

Application Infrastructure

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Brex

Brex

1,001-5,000 employees

Financial services for startups and businesses

Fintech
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$192k - $240kAnnually

+ Equity + Other forms of compensation

Senior

Seattle, WA, USA

Requires in-office presence in Seattle at least 2 days per week (Wednesday and Thursday).

Category
Backend Engineering
Full-Stack Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Kotlin
Kubernetes
Java
GraphQL
Scala
Requirements
  • 5+ years of professional experience in a software engineering role
  • GraphQL experience, especially familiarity with Federated GraphQL
  • Kotlin background (Java and Scala are also acceptable)
  • Kubernetes familiarity
  • Platform or Full-Stack development background
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, and project planning skills
  • Must be willing to work in office 2 days per week on Wednesday and Thursday
Responsibilities
  • Design and build robust platforms and tools to accelerate Brex product development
  • Own and maintain critical API infrastructure serving hundreds of requests per second
  • Identify and implement reliability and performance improvements in our backend stack
  • Uphold our high engineering standards and bring consistency to the codebases, infrastructure, and processes you will encounter

Brex provides financial services designed for startups, small to medium-sized businesses, and larger enterprises. Their main products include corporate credit cards, cash management accounts, and expense management tools. Brex's corporate credit cards offer higher credit limits without requiring personal guarantees, making them appealing to businesses with limited credit history. The services are integrated with other business tools, allowing clients to manage expenses, track spending, and optimize cash flow efficiently. Unlike traditional banks, Brex focuses on a tech-savvy approach to finance, which helps them stand out in the financial services market. The company's goal is to simplify financial management for businesses, particularly those in the startup phase.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$1.1B

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2017

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

-8%

2 year growth

8%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Brex's new digital banking products and updates to their business accounts offer increased saving flexibility and higher yield, enhancing their appeal to startups.
  • Recognition as #4 on the 2024 CNBC Disruptor 50 list highlights Brex's strong market position and innovative approach.
  • Participation in high-profile events like VB Transform 2024 and partnerships with companies like Column N.A. demonstrate Brex's influence and commitment to innovation.

What critics are saying

  • The ongoing wave of tech layoffs could impact Brex's growth and operational stability, as seen across the industry.
  • Brex faces intense competition from both traditional banks and other fintech companies, which could pressure their market share.

What makes Brex unique

  • Brex offers higher credit limits and no personal guarantees on their corporate credit cards, making them particularly attractive to startups and growing companies.
  • Their seamless integration with other business tools and focus on tech-driven financial solutions sets them apart from traditional banks.
  • Brex's use of generative AI to simplify complex financial topics and potentially offer digital CFO capabilities is a unique innovation in the fintech space.

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Benefits

Self-care. Health, dental, and vision; One Medical; Spring Health mental wellbeing; Calm membership.

Money. Competitive compensation with a biannual merit cycle, equity, 401(k) plan, and more.

Rest. Unlimited PTO if full-time, paid holidays, company weeks off, and parental leave.

Freedom. Remote-first, team and company offsites, monthly stipend, and one-time office setup budget.