Staff Software Engineer

A bit about us:

We're a rapidly growing tech unicorn transforming the way people manage their day to day lives. Our platform powers millions of users with cutting-edge tools for payments, lending, and financial planning. We're scaling fast-and we need exceptional engineering leadership to help us build the future. We're looking for a Staff Software Engineer who thrives in Ruby and Rails, and who brings a strong balance of technical depth and emotional intelligence. You'll be a player-coach-leading by example in code quality, architecture decisions, and team mentorship.

100% remote.

Why join us?

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401k with company match
• Generous PTO / sick leave
• 100% remote
• Competitive compensation & equity
• Annual performance bonus

Job Details

What You'll Do

• Architect and build scalable, secure backend systems using Ruby on Rails.
• Lead technical initiatives across teams, ensuring best practices and high standards.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product, design, and data teams to deliver impactful features.
• Mentor and support engineers through code reviews, pairing, and career development.
• Drive continuous improvement in engineering processes and team culture.
• Help shape the roadmap and technical strategy for our core platform.

What We're Looking For

• Expert-level Ruby and Rails experience (8+ years preferred).
• Proven ability to lead complex projects and mentor other engineers.
• Strong understanding of software architecture, scalability, and performance.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills-able to inspire and align teams.
• Experience in fintech, payments, or high-growth startups is a plus.
• Passion for clean code, thoughtful design, and building products that matter.

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