Full-Stack Engineer

About Clerkie Clerkie is a fintech startup on a mission to democratize financial wellness using artificial intelligence. Launched in 2018, we began with an app to help the nearly 123 million underserved Americans in need of financial guidance. Since its inception, we have expanded our services and now pair consumer guidance with cutting‑edge B2B software, becoming the go‑to resource for creditors looking to manage loan losses while helping millions of borrowers get out of debt. Clerkie is a remote‑first company with over 40 employees spanning four time zones across the United States. We have raised $41 million, including a $33 million Series A in early 2023, backed by investors such as Citi Ventures, Left Lane Capital, Wellington Ventures, Flourish Ventures, and Vestigo Ventures. About the role We’re looking for a Full‑Stack engineer who wants to build, own, and ship end‑to‑end product experiences in a fast‑moving environment. This role is ideal for someone comfortable across the stack—from backend systems to user‑facing applications—and ready to take meaningful ownership of features and systems. At Clerkie, engineers collaborate closely with product and design, contribute to technical decisions, and help shape features from concept through production. Because we’re early, this role goes beyond execution; you’ll play a key role in how we build—contributing to system design, product development, and the overall evolution of our platform. Here's what you'll do Build and maintain full‑stack features across backend services and user‑facing applications Own features end‑to‑end, from design and implementation through production Contribute to system reliability, performance, and scalability Participate in technical design discussions and architecture decisions Collaborate closely with product and design to deliver high‑quality user experiences Improve visibility into system health and performance Contribute to internal engineering practices, tooling, and documentation Here's a snapshot of what the Engineer team tackled recently Scaled backend systems to support growing enterprise usage Built new infrastructure to support partner integrations Improved system observability and production reliability Supported high‑priority product initiatives tied to revenue growth Collaborated closely with leadership on technical direction and trade‑offs Refined how we build, ship, and maintain systems Helped clean up and organize Coda, our internal knowledge hub, to make life easier for future new hires (like you!) Onboarded a new teammate to the Engineering team and updated internal rituals to set them up for success Spent the day on a private yacht in the Bahamas (yep), swimming with pigs, paddle‑boarding, jet‑skiing, and joining our team hackathon on a private island And more! From big wins to team traditions, it’s been a big year so far and we’re just getting started Must‑haves Experience building and shipping full‑stack applications in production Strong fundamentals in backend development and system design Proficiency in JavaScript / TypeScript (Node.js and modern front‑end frameworks) Experience working with databases (NoSQL experience is a plus) Ability to own features end‑to‑end and operate independently Strong communication skills across technical and non‑technical teams Comfort working in a fast‑moving startup environment Nice‑to‑haves (but not required) Previous Full‑Stack or software engineering experience Experience with cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS) Experience working on data‑intensive or complex applications Familiarity with fintech or regulated environments Experience in early‑stage or high‑growth startups Curiosity about financial wellness and mission‑driven technology What we value Strong ownership mindset – you take responsibility for outcomes, not just tasks Bias for action – you move quickly and make thoughtful decisions Customer‑first thinking – you care about the real‑world impact of what you build Resilience and adaptability – you can navigate ambiguity and evolving priorities Desire to build something meaningful and long‑lasting Our salary & benefits Salary range: $120‑150k Equity Remote‑first role (US only) Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) + retirement benefits Paid time off + annual company retreat Company laptop + home office stipend Collaborative, values‑driven culture Our Hiring Process We believe in a two‑way interview process that helps us get to know you—and helps you get to know us. Application & Coderbyte (async candidate time) Recruiting Screen with Head of People (15‑20 minutes via Google Meet) Take‑Home Challenge & Live Review with Sr. Engineer (challenge is async candidate time, live review is 45 minutes via Google Meet) Live Coding Challenge with Sr. Engineer (90 minutes via Google Meet) Final Management Meeting with SLT (45 minutes via Google Meet) Before we extend any offers, all candidates must successfully complete a standard background check in addition to a reference check. These checks are conducted in tandem to ensure a safe, secure, and compliant environment for all Clerkie team members and stakeholders. We approach this stage with transparency and sensitivity, and candidates will be provided with clear information about the process. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. #J-18808-Ljbffr