Staff Software Engineer, Back End

Quicken; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & bonus

401(k) with employer match

Excellent health insurance

Culture of Autonomy/ Mastery/ Purpose

Education reimbursement

Onsite lunches and perks

Job summary

Quicken is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to drive cloud-based backend services. You will join the Cloud Services team, delivering high‑quality Java solutions, leveraging Spring and AWS in a scalable SaaS environment.

The role emphasizes leadership, mentoring, and collaboration with cross‑functional partners to meet user, engineering, and business goals while adopting cutting‑edge technologies.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of software engineering experience, including SaaS/PaaS products.
• 5+ years working with Java, Spring Framework and AWS.
• 3+ years with microservice architectures and REST/JSON.
• Extensive AWS deployment experience.
• Strong O/R mapping with Hibernate/JPA.
• Able to handle ambiguous requirements and prioritize effectively.
• Proven leadership and cross‑functional collaboration.
• SQL experience, MySQL preferred, and strong data skills.
• Solid programming discipline: data structures, complexity, OOP, design patterns, testing.
• Experience API development and third‑party integrations.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on, technical role building backend/server code in Java for Quicken Cloud Services.
• Deliver production‑ready, scalable backend services following best practices.
• Collaborate with engineers, architects, product managers, QA, and operations to design end‑to‑end solutions.
• Foster a culture of high quality, learning, and modern technology adoption.
• Mentor junior developers on quality, security, and scalability.

Skills

Java

Spring Framework

AWS

Microservices

REST

JSON

Hibernate/JPA

SQL/MySQL

Design Patterns

Unit Testing

Leadership

API Integration

Education

BS/MS in Computer Science/Engineering

Job description

Quicken is the leading solution for personal finance management software. For over 30 years we have helped millions of people lead healthy financial lives. The way people interact with money is changing, and we are working toward an exciting future, redefining the way our customers approach personal finance. This is an opportunity to work in a customer-driven company with a collaborative team that values technical excellence, innovation and creativity while being good to each other and having fun!

Job Summary:

We’re looking for an experienced Staff Software Engineer to be a key contributor in developing cloud-based services that will drive the future of the business. You will join our small and dynamic Cloud Services team, using the latest technology and tools to build high-quality, cross-platform solutions that delight our customers. Come make an impact on the technical future of Quicken!

Responsibilities:

• Staff Software Engineer is a technical hands‑on role, with responsibilities ranging from being at the vanguard of solving technical problems to venturing into unchartered areas of technologies to solve complex problems.
• Directly responsible for consistently delivering high-quality, scalable, production-ready backend/server code in Java for Quicken Cloud Services by implementing best practices in software engineering, including coding standards, testing and deployment procedures.
• Partner closely with a cross‑functional team of key stakeholders (Engineers, Architects, Product Managers, QA, Operations, and Business Partners) to design and implement end‑to‑end solutions that meet user needs as well as engineering/operational/business goals.
• Display a passion for high quality, continuous learning, and experimenting and applying cutting‑edge technology, software paradigms, and engineering process improvements, while fostering this culture across the team.
• Mentor junior developers using expertise in software development methodology and frameworks, in areas such as quality, security, and scalability.

Qualifications:

• 8+ years of software engineering experience, including a successful track record developing customer‑facing SaaS/PaaS products.
• 5+ years working experience in core Java, Spring Framework and AWS.
• 3+ years working experience within microservice architecture, specifically utilizing REST services and JSON.
• Extensive experience in developing applications that are deployed in AWS.
• Excellent understanding of O/R mapping concepts and tools (Hibernate, JPA).
• Capable of handling ambiguous business requirements with excellent prioritization and time management abilities.
• Strong experience as a leader, driving toward solutions for the short and long term in collaboration with internal and external partners.
• Fluent in Databases/SQL (MySQL experience preferred).
• Excellent programming discipline: data structures, complexity analysis, object-oriented principles, design patterns, and unit testing.
• Excellent knowledge of the development challenges inherent with highly scalable and available web/mobile applications.
• Experience with API development and integration with 3rd-party services is preferred.
• Ability to work well with others in a geographically distributed team.
• Team player with can‑do attitude to independently own and drive projects.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• BS/MS in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and performance bonus
• 401(k) with 5% employer match
• Exceptional health insurance benefits with minimal out of pocket expenses
• Fantastic culture, strong believers in Autonomy/Mastery/Purpose
• Customer-driven, we make money by building the best products for our users. No confusion about how to win – create amazing products!
• Ability to work with and lead incredible talent
• Build products that make a huge difference in people’s lives
• Work on a highly recognizable brand that defined the personal finance category

Quicken is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The actual salary offered is determined by factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to years and depth of experience, relevant skills, and work location. This position's expected base pay range is $175,000 - $190,000.

Quicken is building a team of innovative and talented individuals passionate about helping people improve their financial lives. We care about our employees' well‑being and pride ourselves on offering a fabulous range of benefits and perks. From comprehensive healthcare coverage, a 401(k) plan with a generous 5% match, fitness subsidies, education reimbursement, and onsite lunches, to name a few - we've got you covered! At Quicken, we believe happy employees are successful employees, so we're committed to creating a fun and supportive work environment that encourages personal and professional growth, recognizing that a thriving workforce is essential to our collective success! (Benefits and perks may vary based on location.)

Quicken is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status, veteran status, medical condition, or disability.