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Full-Time

Senior Software Engineer

Backend Developer Experience

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Mercury

Mercury

201-500 employees

Banking services for startups and founders

Consulting
Fintech
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$203.1k - $238.9kAnnually

Mid, Senior

San Francisco, CA, USA + 2 more

Category
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Haskell
Requirements
  • 3+ years of experience in backend development
  • understand the backend stack and contribute to product features if needed
  • a passion for enabling other engineers
  • eager to challenge your own and your team’s assumptions
  • creating data-backed cases for investments and strategic shifts
  • receptive towards both positive and critical feedback from users
  • ensure customer insights drive our decisions
  • enjoy navigating and owning ambiguous problem domains
  • have a set of tools that have served you well in effectively communicating your technical plan to others
  • a thoughtful engineer who treats others with respect and empathy
  • seek to understand people’s whose perspectives are different from your own
  • work to find compromise on contentious issues
Responsibilities
  • Instrument the software development life cycle, ensuring we have effective quantitative and qualitative ways of understanding our engineers’ speed, quality, and enjoyment of their work
  • Use a product-centric approach to improving the effectiveness of our backend engineers through the introduction of novel tools and methodologies
  • Create patches for, and contribute upstream to popular open source projects, such as GHC, GHCi, Persistent, and Nixpkgs
  • Create novel solutions and tooling to keep developers in the world’s largest Haskell codebase productive as we scale, often open sourcing these tools where possible
  • Embed with product teams to dog food our tooling, and to gain firsthand experience experience from working to deliver features for Mercury’s customers

Mercury provides banking services specifically designed for startups, regardless of their size or stage of development. Their offerings include free checking and savings accounts, debit and credit cards, and options for domestic and international wire transfers, as well as treasury and venture debt services. The platform is user-friendly, allowing founders to manage their finances with ease. What sets Mercury apart from traditional banks is its focus on the startup community, offering programs that connect founders with valuable resources and advice to help them succeed. The goal of Mercury is to empower startups by providing them with the financial tools and support they need to grow and thrive.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$152M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2017

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

12%

1 year growth

27%

2 year growth

84%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Mercury's expansion into consumer banking with Mercury Personal allows the company to deepen relationships with founders and tech leaders.
  • The ability to earn a competitive 5.00% APY on high-yield savings accounts makes Mercury an attractive option for personal banking.
  • Mercury's focus on intuitive product experiences and automation can significantly streamline financial management for startups and tech builders.

What critics are saying

  • The recent issues with FinTech partner Synapse could raise concerns about the reliability and security of Mercury's banking services.
  • The crowded FinTech market means Mercury must continuously innovate to maintain its competitive edge.

What makes Mercury unique

  • Mercury offers a comprehensive suite of banking services tailored specifically for startups, unlike traditional banks that cater to a broader audience.
  • The integration of software for bill payments, invoicing, and employee reimbursements sets Mercury apart by simplifying financial workflows for scaling companies.
  • Mercury's vibrant community programs provide founders with valuable connections, advice, and resources, enhancing their overall business experience.

Benefits

Health, dental, & vision

Custom equipment setup

401(K) matching

12+ weeks paid parental leave

Book budget

Wellness benefits

Grocery budget

Paid lunch

Personalized callsign

Unlimited vacation policy (with mandatory minimum)