Software Engineer

Valon; New York (NY); Remote; USD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated software engineer to join their innovative team. This role offers the opportunity to work on a cutting-edge mortgage servicing platform that aims to revolutionize the homeownership experience. You will collaborate with talented professionals from renowned tech companies and tackle complex challenges in a supportive environment. Enjoy the autonomy to learn and grow while contributing to a meaningful mission. With a focus on well-being and professional development, this position promises not just a job, but a chance to make a real impact in the financial sector.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental & vision benefits

401k plan

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Flexible paid time off

12 weeks paid baby bonding time

Company outings and team events

Learning & development opportunities

Qualifications

• 1+ year of software engineering experience building scalable applications.
• Ability to work cross-functionally balancing product and technical needs.

Responsibilities

• Learn new concepts and apply them to challenging problems.
• Design and build infrastructure to handle complex regulations.
• Collaborate with Product and Design for optimal customer experience.

Skills

Software Engineering

Web Application Development

Mobile Application Development

Distributed Systems

Infrastructure Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Job description

About the Company

Valon’s mission is to empower every homeowner. We believe the journey of home ownership starts when you get your keys, but lasts far beyond. We’re creating a world where home ownership comes with ease, security, and financial know-how. Our growing team of engineers, operators, product enthusiasts, and experienced servicing professionals are leveraging technology to fundamentally improve the homeownership experience. Through mortgage servicing—the process of paying off one’s mortgage—Valon is taking the first step in transforming the industry one homeowner, and lender, at a time.

Engineering at Valon

Our engineering team is here to power the software ecosystem to disrupt one of the most outdated and regulated spaces in the financial sector - the mortgage industry. We’ve built out the foundation of a modern mortgage servicing platform that can accurately handle billions of dollars at scale, but we’re just getting started. At Valon, we want you to do the best work of your life. You'll be surrounded by a tight-knit community of exceptional people from places like Stripe, Jane Street, Meta, and Google who care deeply about their work and each other. Our problem space is complex, but you’ll get a lot of autonomy so that you can learn quickly, execute effectively, and deliver the highest level of business impact.

Our headquarters are in New York City, and this year, we’re excited to open a new office in San Francisco. Plus, we fully support remote work!

Responsibilities

• Responsible for learning new concepts and technologies quickly and apply them to challenging problems.
• Designing and building robust and extensible infrastructure to handle evolving and complex federal, state, and agency regulations.
• Dive deep to understand the inner workings of a highly complex industry.
• Work with Product and Design to define the best experience for our customers.

Ideal Background

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Requires 1 year of software engineering experience building quality software applications at scale, including ability to work cross-functionally to balance product and technical requirements, building scalable systems from scratch with a fast turnaround.
• Experience with one of the following: web application development, mobile application development, building large-scale distributed systems, or infrastructure management.
• Must have legal authority to work in the U.S. EEOE.
• Base Compensation Band: $120,000-$200,000. Base salary offered is determined by a number of factors including the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and skills
• Compensation: Competitive salary with a meaningful stake in the company via equity, and 401k plan
• Health & well-being: We’ll invest in your physical and mental well-being with comprehensive medical, dental, & vision benefits
• Commuter benefits: We offer pre-tax deductions for public transportation, rideshare services, and parking expenses to make your commute more affordable and convenient
• Grow together: Company wide orientation for you to successfully onboard and other learning & development opportunities including regular review cycles that feature 360 degree feedback
• Play together: Quarterly budgets for team and company outings. Use it for team swag, cooking classes, or team dinners!
• Generous time off: Flexible paid time off, sick days, and 11 company holidays
• Baby bonding time!: 12 weeks off for both birthing and non-birthing parents - fully paid so you can focus your energy on your newest addition

This Base Compensation pay range applies to our New York City located staff and may differ according to location.

New York Base Compensation Pay Range: $120,000 - $200,000 USD

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