Software Engineer US Office: US (San Francisco)

Founders today are building global companies from day one — but the systems that manage their money were built for a different era. Aspire exists to change that! We’re building the financial operating system for global founders, bringing banking, software, and automation into a single platform so businesses can move faster across borders and stay focused on building. Aspire is built by people who think from first principles, care deeply about solving hard problems, and take real ownership of their work. Our team brings global experience from leading fintech and technology companies, and many of us are former founders and operators who understand what it takes to build thoughtfully, make trade‑offs, and deliver at scale in a global environment. Backed by leading global investors including Y Combinator, Peak XV, and Lightspeed, Aspire has been trusted by more than 50,000 startups and growing businesses worldwide to manage their finances since 2018. Together with partners like J.P. Morgan, Visa, and Wise, we’re building for the next generation of global companies. About the role Aspire is the modern finance operating system for businesses — helping companies manage payments, treasury, expenses, and financial operations at scale. Trusted by 50,000+ businesses globally, Aspire is rapidly expanding in the US market. As we continue building and scaling our platform, we’re looking for strong engineers who want to solve complex problems, ship impactful products, and help shape the future of business finance. We’re hiring Software Engineers across multiple teams to help build scalable, reliable, and user‑centric products for businesses globally. Based in San Francisco, you’ll work closely with Product, Design, Data, and Operations teams to develop core platform capabilities, improve system performance, and deliver high‑quality experiences for our customers. This role is ideal for engineers who enjoy ownership, thrive in fast‑moving startup environments, and want to work on meaningful technical challenges in fintech. What You’ll Do Design, build, and maintain scalable backend services and product features Collaborate cross‑functionally with Product, Design, and other engineering teams to ship impactful solutions Improve system reliability, scalability, performance, and developer experience Contribute to architecture discussions and technical decision‑making Write clean, maintainable, and well‑tested code Participate in code reviews and help uphold engineering best practices Help identify and resolve production issues and technical bottlenecks Contribute to building a strong engineering culture focused on collaboration, ownership, and continuous improvement What We’re Looking For 3+ years of software engineering experience in fast‑paced technology environments Strong programming fundamentals and experience with modern backend or full‑stack technologies Experience building scalable distributed systems and APIs Familiarity with cloud infrastructure such as AWS, GCP, or Azure Strong problem‑solving and debugging skills Ability to work collaboratively across technical and non‑technical teams Comfortable operating in ambiguous, high‑growth startup environments Ownership mindset with a bias toward execution and impact Experience in fintech, payments, SaaS, or B2B platforms is a plus Based in or open to relocating to the San Francisco Bay Area Why Join Aspire Opportunity to help build Aspire’s US engineering presence from an early stage Work on real‑world financial infrastructure and scalable platform challenges High ownership and visibility in a fast‑growing company Competitive compensation including bonus, equity, and benefits Hybrid work flexibility and strong focus on professional growth Work alongside a global team serving 50,000+ businesses worldwide For candidates based in the U.S., the base salary range for this role is $80,000–$140,000, plus bonus, equity and benefits. We believe in paying competitively for high‑impact talent, especially people who thrive in fast‑moving, high‑ownership environments. Final compensation will depend on experience, location, and the scope of the role, and we’re happy to discuss details throughout the process. #J-18808-Ljbffr