Senior Software Engineer, Backend

Dave; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Dave is seeking a Senior Software Engineer, Backend to help build and evolve the core platform powering Dave's banking and payments experience for millions of members.

You will shape the architecture of backend services, owning systems that connect Dave Bank accounts, debit cards, and payment processing with sponsor banks and financial partners. Collaborate with product, engineering, and cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, secure, and scalable solutions.

Responsibilities

• Shape architecture of critical backend services that power Dave's banking and payments platform.
• Own systems behind Dave Bank accounts, debit cards, payment processing, and integrations with sponsor banks and payment processors.

Job description

Dave vs. Goliath. We’re Dave.
Dave is a financial app on a mission to build products that level the financial playing field. It is redefining the financial landscape by leveraging technology to create an affordable, transparent, and user-centric access to liquidity for millions of Americans. As a leading innovator in the U.S. financial services sector, Dave’s digital financial platform offers products designed to meet the credit needs of those underserved by traditional financial institutions. Dave’s offerings include its flagship ExtraCash product, providing members up to $500 within minutes. The company is on track to launch several new product offerings in 2026, including a Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) option.

Dave vs. Goliath. We’re Dave.
Dave is a financial app on a mission to build products that level the financial playing field. It is redefining the financial landscape by leveraging technology to create an affordable, transparent, and user-centric access to liquidity for millions of Americans. As a leading innovator in the U.S. financial services sector, Dave’s digital financial platform offers products designed to meet the credit needs of those underserved by traditional financial institutions. Dave’s offerings include its flagship ExtraCash product, providing members up to $500 within minutes. The company is on track to launch several new product offerings in 2026, including a Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) option.
Dave is focused on serving Americans who are financially vulnerable or living paycheck to paycheck. Dave is leading the charge in creating a new era of credit products that prioritizes speed, affordability, and accessibility, making it the go-to financial partner for those who need it most.
The Opportunity
We\'re looking for a Senior Software Engineer, Backend to help build and evolve the core platform that powers Dave's banking and payments experience for millions of members. This team owns the systems behind Dave Bank accounts, debit cards, payment processing, and the integrations that connect us with sponsor banks, payment processors, and financial partners.
In this role, you\'ll help shape the architecture of critical backend services while working closely with product, engineering, and cross-functional partners to deliver reliable, secure, and scalable solutions. You\'ll have meaningful ownership over systems that directly impact our members' ability to move money confidently and securely while helping establish the technical foundation that supports Dave's continued growth.
What You’ll Build and Own