Full-Time
Prosper Funding
201-500 employees
Offers personal loans and credit cards
Compensation Overview
$142k - $177k/yr
Senior, Expert
San Francisco, CA, USA
Hybrid position based in San Francisco, CA.
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- 5+ years of experience in DevOps/SRE or cloud engineering roles.
- Expertise in GCP, with a solid understanding of cloud architecture, best practices, and IaaS.
- Extensive experience with CI/CD tools.
- Advanced knowledge of Terraform and other Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools.
- Strong experience in automation, scripting, and configuration management.
- Proven track record of managing large-scale infrastructure projects, participating in RCA processes, and handling on-call duties.
- Architect and manage large-scale, complex Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) on GCP.
- Drive the enhancement of CI/CD pipelines.
- Help in the migration to new and more effective observability tools.
- Develop and optimize efficient infrastructure provisioning as code.
- Ensure high availability, scalability, and security of all cloud-based services.
- Lead and participate in RCA processes to diagnose and resolve issues effectively.
- Participate in an on-call rotation, responding to critical issues to maintain system uptime.
- Provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members.
Prosper Funding offers a variety of financial solutions aimed at improving financial wellbeing for individuals. The company provides personal loans, credit cards, and home equity lines of credit, making its services accessible to people with different credit backgrounds. Personal loans are issued by WebBank, while the Prosper® Card is an unsecured credit card issued by Coastal Community Bank under a Mastercard license. Prosper distinguishes itself from competitors by being an equal housing lender, which promotes fair access to financial services. The main goal of Prosper Funding is to help individuals achieve better financial health through affordable lending options.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
Debt Financing
Total Funding
$503.4M
Headquarters
San Francisco, California
Founded
2005
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Prosper's recent CSO Award highlights its excellence in security and risk management.
- Integration of AI-driven credit scoring can enhance loan approval accuracy and reduce defaults.
- Open banking regulations in the U.S. can enhance data sharing and personalized financial products.
What critics are saying
- Increased competition from new fintech startups could threaten Prosper's market share.
- The rise of DeFi platforms may challenge Prosper's traditional lending models.
- Acquisition by Waverly Advisors could lead to strategic shifts misaligned with Prosper's model.
What makes Prosper Funding unique
- Prosper offers a data-driven underwriting model for personal loans and credit products.
- The platform connects borrowers with individual and institutional investors for diverse funding sources.
- Prosper is a pioneer in peer-to-peer lending, enhancing financial access since 2005.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Mental Health Support
Wellness Program
Childcare Support
Pet Insurance
Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
↑ 5%1 year growth
↑ 5%2 year growth
↑ 5%London-based AI fintech startup Prosper has raised £4 million in a round led by Fuel Ventures, with participation from Capital One, World First, Tandem, Azimo, Embark and Comply Advantage, the founders of Monzo, and Ukrainian fund Roosh Ventures.
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Prosper Honored for Excellence in Security and Risk ManagementSAN FRANCISCO, July 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Prosper Marketplace, the first peer-to-peer lending platform in the United States, is thrilled to announce its selection as a winner in the prestigious 2024 CSO Awards.The 2024 CSO Awards, organized by Foundry (an IDG, Inc. company), celebrate the top security organizations and individuals who have demonstrated exceptional efforts in tackling the challenges posed by an ever-expanding landscape of threats. This year's awards recognize those at the forefront of security innovation, including new threat-detection methods, advanced cyber analytics, and initiatives addressing AI dangers, zero trust, and data protection."We are honored to receive the 2024 CSO Award," said David Kimball, CEO of Prosper. "This recognition is a testament to our team's dedication to implementing cutting-edge security measures that protect our borrowers and investors, ensuring a secure and trustworthy marketplace for all."Prosper's selection as a 2024 CSO Award winner underscores its commitment to pioneering security strategies and delivering robust protection for its clients and stakeholders. This accolade also reflects the company's commitment to staying ahead of emerging threats."Our teams work together across our organization to make information security a core focus for our customers," said Varsha Agarwal, Head of Information Security at Prosper. "Since inception nearly 20 years ago, the security of our marketplace has played a key role in our business operations, culture, and goals
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