Member of Technical Staff - Full Stack

Kikoff; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative personal finance platform is seeking a Member of Technical Staff to drive core product contributions and rapid prototyping. This role requires adaptability and a strong technical background to guide product developments and strategic trade-offs. Join a scrappy startup environment where your contributions will directly impact the financial wellness of millions. With a mission to simplify credit building for underserved Americans, this is an exciting opportunity to work alongside seasoned entrepreneurs and top investors, shaping the future of consumer fintech.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Full health coverage

Stock options

Flexible vacations

Visa sponsorship available

Qualifications

• 7+ years of industry experience with demonstrated technical impact.
• Ability to analyze data and distill information for business purposes.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for core product contributions and rapid prototyping.
• Focus on increasing internal efficiency by addressing tech debt.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Data analysis

Technical impact and judgment

Education

B.A. or B.S. in Computer Science

M.S. in Computer Science

Self-taught fundamentals in Computer Science

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We are looking for experienced staff engineers. You will be responsible for core product contributions, rapid prototyping, and production release concerns.

As a post-Series B startup, you are expected to provide technical excellence in engineering and to guide product, marketing, and design partners in prototyping, testing, and launching products. You will also focus on increasing internal efficiency by paying down tech debt and architecting scalable solutions. At Kikoff, we launch quickly—adaptability is key, and results matter. You should be able to make good business trade-offs and conduct thoughtful analyses, such as deciding when to launch now or later, and whether to double down or cut projects.

Our mission is to create fair, effective, and simple financial pathways to help 100M Americans reach their financial goals. Our investors include Lightspeed, Coatue, and GGV. Our founders are serial entrepreneurs who have co-founded and served as C-suite executives at three FinTech unicorns.

Requirements

• You are comfortable growing at high rates of growth.
• You have a B.A., B.S., M.S., or strong self-taught fundamentals in computer science.
• 7+ years of industry experience with demonstrated technical impact and judgment.
• You can analyze data and distill information for business purposes.
• You demonstrate effectiveness through problem-solving skills outside your expertise.
• You desire to build strong professional bonds with startup-forward coworkers.

What We’re Like

• Scrappy: We launched our MVP quickly, focusing on necessary features and avoiding inefficiency.
• Risk-oriented: We understand risks and make strategic trade-offs, valuing time as a critical asset.
• Data-obsessed: We analyze data deeply to gain insights and believe in elegant solutions for complex systems.
• Lucky: We are grateful for our journey and believe that if you’re meant to join us, we will meet soon.

About Kikoff

Kikoff is a personal finance platform aimed at helping underserved Americans achieve financial wellness. We simplify credit building to help users reach their goals. Founded in 2019, based in San Francisco with an office in Reno, and backed by top investors, including Portage Ventures, Lightspeed, GGV, Coatue, and Stephen Curry.

Why Kikoff

Work with serial entrepreneurs on impactful consumer fintech products, backed by top VCs. We value ownership, clear communication, craftsmanship, and lasting relationships. Enjoy competitive pay, full health coverage, stock options, flexible vacations, and a supportive environment. Visa sponsorship is available for exceptional talent.