Senior Software Engineer, Membership

Chime; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 164,000 - 227,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Generous vacation policy

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Chime in San Francisco is seeking a full-time Software Engineer to join our Membership team. In this role, you will design and develop features that enhance member engagement and retention across our platforms.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of software development experience, including proficiency in Ruby on Rails and modern front-end tools. We offer a competitive salary starting at $164,000, alongside a comprehensive benefits package including bonuses and stock options.

Qualifications

• 5+ years developing software in a production environment at scale.
• Proven experience with Ruby on Rails or comparable frameworks.
• Proficiency with modern front-end technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and scale features across backend services.
• Build APIs and UI components for member experience.
• Contribute to a culture of technical excellence.

Skills

Ruby on Rails

React

TypeScript

Collaborative spirit

API design

Job description

About The Role

Chime Engineering is growing rapidly as we scale to support the financial needs of our members. We are looking for driven engineers to join our Membership team, where you'll work across the full stack, building and evolving the features that deepen member engagement, drive retention, and deliver ongoing value through Chime's membership experience. You will own projects end-to-end, from shaping architecture and designing APIs to building polished front-end experiences and maintaining the ongoing health of the code.

The base salary offered for this role and level of experience will begin at $164,000 and up to $227,000. Full-time employees are also eligible for a bonus, competitive equity package, and benefits. The actual base salary offered may be higher, depending on your location, skills, qualifications, and experience.

In this role, you can expect to

• Design, develop, test, and scale features across backend services and front-end surfaces that power membership benefits, rewards, and engagement experiences
• Build and iterate on APIs and UI components that deliver a seamless, high-quality member experience in Chime's mobile app
• Partner with product, design, data science, and cross-functional stakeholders to understand member needs, define experiments, and ship solutions that move key membership metrics
• Apply a metrics-driven mindset to decision-making and prioritize efforts based on member and business impact
• Proactively identify opportunities to improve system reliability, performance, and scalability across the stack
• Contribute to a culture of technical excellence through mentorship, code reviews, and driving best practices

To thrive in this role, you have

• 5+ years developing software in a production environment at scale
• Proven experience with Ruby on Rails or comparable frameworks
• Proficiency with modern front-end technologies (e.g., React, React Native, or TypeScript-based frameworks)
• A product mindset with a strong bias toward experimentation, iteration, and measuring impact
• A collaborative spirit and strong communication skills, with experience working cross-functionally
• Experience working with transactional databases, caching systems, and API design
• Comfort working across the stack and a desire to understand how all the pieces fit together
• Experience with experimentation frameworks and data-driven product development is a plus

A Little About Us

At Chime, we believe that everyone can achieve financial progress. We created Chime—a financial technology company, not a bank—on the premise that core banking services should be helpful, easy, and free. Through our user-friendly tools and intuitive platforms, we empower our members to take control of their finances and work towards their goals. Whether it's starting a savings account, purchasing a first car or home, launching a business, or pursuing higher education, we're proud to have helped millions unlock their financial potential.

We're a team of problem solvers, dreamers, and builders with one shared obsession: our members. From day one, Chimers have worked tirelessly to out-hustle and out-execute competitors to bring our mission to life. Their grit and determination inspire us to work harder every day to deliver the very best experience possible. We each bring an owner's mindset to our work, refusing to be outdone and holding ourselves accountable to meet and exceed the highest bars for our teams, our company, and our members.

We believe in being bold, dreaming big, and taking risks, while also working together, embracing our diverse perspectives, and giving each other honest feedback. Our culture remains deeply entrepreneurial, encouraging every Chimer to see themselves as stewards of our mission to help everyday Americans unlock their financial progress.

We know that to achieve our mission, we must earn and keep people's trust—and we hold ourselves to the highest standards of integrity in everything we do. These aren't just words on a wall—our values are embedded in every aspect of our business, serving as a north star that guides us as we work to help millions achieve their financial potential.

Because if we don't—who will?

• Chime is a financial technology company, not a bank. Banking services provided by The Bancorp Bank, N.A. or Stride Bank, N.A., Members FDIC.

What We Offer For Our Full-time, Regular Employees

• Our in-office work policy is designed to keep you connected—four days a week in the office and Fridays from home for those near one of our offices, plus team and company-wide events depending on location. Whether you’re coming in regularly or are part of our fully remote program, you’ll stay engaged with your work and teammates.
• In-office perks including backup child, elder, and/or pet care, plus a subsidized commuter benefit to support your regular commute.
• Competitive salary based on experience.
• 401k match plus great medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits.
• Generous vacation policy and company-wide Chime Days, bonus company-wide paid days off.
• 1% of your time off to support local community organizations of your choice.
• Annual wellness stipend to use towards eligible wellness related expenses.
• Up to 24 weeks of paid parental leave for birthing parents and 12 weeks of paid parental leave for non-birthing parents.
• Access to Maven, a family planning tool, with $15k lifetime reimbursement for egg freezing, fertility treatments, adoption, and more.
• In-person and virtual events to connect with your fellow Chimers—think cooking classes, guided meditations, music festivals, mixology classes, paint nights, etc., and delicious snack boxes, too.
• A challenging and fulfilling opportunity to join one of the most experienced teams in FinTech and help millions unlock financial progress.

We know that great work can’t be done without a diverse team and inclusive environment. That’s why we specifically look for individuals of varying strengths, skills, backgrounds, and ideas to join our team. We believe this gives us a competitive advantage to better serve our members and helps us all grow as Chimers and individuals.

Chime is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital or family status, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis under provincial, federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances. We will also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of state and local laws, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Cook County Ordinance, NYC Fair Chance Act, and the LA City Fair Chance Ordinance, and consistent with Canadian provincial and federal laws. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation during any stage of the application process, please contact: [e-mail].

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