Full-Time

Software Engineer

Backend, Sofi Money

Posted on 9/23/2024

SoFi

SoFi

1,001-5,000 employees

Offers diverse personal finance solutions

Fintech
Financial Services

Junior, Mid

Seattle, WA, USA + 1 more

More locations: San Francisco, CA, USA

Category
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree, ideally in a technical field, but we understand great engineers come from a variety of different backgrounds and also consider relevant work experience
  • 2+ years experience working with modern technologies on a full-stack team
  • Strong knowledge of object-oriented programming best practices
  • Strong sense of responsibility; driving a project from inception to completion
  • Willingness to roll up your sleeves, collaborate with others and get stuff done
  • Affinity for solving problems and shipping impactful features, not polishing perfect code or architecture
  • Experience working in a collaborative coding environment, refining designs together, working through code reviews and managing pull requests
  • Strong communication and technical leadership skills
  • Desire to mentor and help others improve their skills
Responsibilities
  • Participate in shaping the technical architecture of our banking products
  • Participate in fixing bugs and raising our operational excellence bar
  • 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

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

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

-1%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • SoFi reached 10 million members, indicating strong growth and market penetration.
  • The $2 billion agreement with Fortress boosts SoFi's lending capacity significantly.
  • Partnerships with Mesh Payments and Galileo enhance SoFi's enterprise solutions.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from traditional banks could erode SoFi's market share.
  • Rapid member growth may strain SoFi's customer service capabilities.
  • Integration of new technologies like Cyberbank Core may present operational challenges.

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-first 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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