Staff Software Engineer

Jointaro; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 265,000 - 330,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Unlimited PTO

Commuter benefits

Free lunches

Paid parental leave

401(k)

Job summary

Jointaro is seeking a Staff Software Engineer based in San Francisco to enhance their financial infrastructure through backend development. In this role, you will design and maintain scalable systems while leading technical projects and mentoring other engineers.

The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of experience, strong skills in Python and Go, and a passion for developing impactful financial products. This position offers a competitive salary of $265k - $330k along with various benefits including equity, health insurance, work-from-home flexibility, and unlimited PTO.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of software engineering experience, preferably in fintech or financial services.
• Strong proficiency in backend development, ideally with Python, Go, or similar languages.
• Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP) and scalable system design.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable and reliable backend systems.
• Own and drive technical projects from ideation to deployment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Product, Data Science, and Operations.

Skills

Backend development

Python

Go

Cloud infrastructure

Distributed systems

API development

Education

Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Parafin is dedicated to empowering small businesses by providing them with essential financial tools through seamless integrations with platforms they already use, partnering with companies like DoorDash and Amazon. As a Staff Software Engineer, you will be instrumental in building, scaling, and maintaining Parafin's financial infrastructure, contributing to robust, secure, and high-performing systems. This role provides the chance to influence the strategic direction of our technology stack and mentor other engineers.

Responsibilities include designing and maintaining scalable backend systems, leading technical projects from start to finish, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. You will also focus on optimizing system performance, security, and reliability, and mentoring other engineers. The compensation range for this role is $265k - $330k, in addition to equity, medical, dental & vision insurance, work from home flexibility, unlimited PTO, commuter benefits, free lunches, paid parental leave, and 401(k).

This is a great opportunity to join a team of innovators from companies like Stripe and Square, backed by prominent venture capitalists, and make a significant impact on small businesses' financial well-being.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable and reliable backend systems
• Own and drive technical projects from ideation to deployment
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Product, Data Science, and Operations
• Improve system performance, security, and reliability through continuous optimization
• Mentor and guide other engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence

Requirements

Python

Go

• 6+ years of software engineering experience, preferably in fintech or financial services
• Strong proficiency in backend development, ideally with Python, Go, or similar languages
• Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP) and scalable system design
• Deep understanding of distributed systems, databases, and API development
• Passion for building impactful financial products that empower small businesses
• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science (or related field of study)