Full Stack Engineer, Chime
Communication Platform
$139.6-174.5k
Eligible for a bonus + competitive equity package
Mobile banking for the everyday person
Job no longer available
Mobile banking for the everyday person
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
$139.6-174.5k
Eligible for a bonus + competitive equity package
1001+ employees
Company mission
To make financial peace of mind a reality for millions of everyday people.
Role
Who you are
- A minimum of 3 years experience of fullstack development
- Experience in backend development and frameworks (Bonus: GraphQL, Ruby)
- Experience in mobile development and frameworks (Bonus: React Native)
- Experience working cross functionally and collaborating well with team members
- Understanding of architectural patterns of large production services built for scale. Ability to safely make changes without disrupting and introducing regressions to millions of users
- A passion for learning and sharing knowledge alongside teammates, with self-motivation and keen attention to detail
- A strong empathy for the users of the products you build
What the job involves
- We’re looking for a strong engineer who has a passion for building scalable systems and who can help drive and innovate on our communication platform at Chime
- In this role, you would be developing fullstack, from building out our backend infrastructure, to defining the messaging interface on our apps for our members
- As a foundational member of this team, you would drive key architectural changes to the layer that powers messaging for millions of members
- The Communication Platform team strives to provide a high quality platform to help our members work towards better financial health, while accelerating development velocity within Chime
- As a small and forward-thinking team, each person has a profound impact on the experience of each of our millions of users
- Design, develop, test, release, and scale changes to our mobile and backend architecture
- Collaborate effectively with the cross functional team to solve sophisticated problems within the team domain
- Develop thoroughly tested code and conduct quality assurance on all new code
- Work in a team as well as independently to deliver on goals to accelerate development velocity while delivering the best experience to our members
Our take
Chime is part of the growing realm of fintech banks and providers, emphasising straightforward, cost-effective banking solutions. It cuts the expenses tied to basic bank accounts and provides users with greater autonomy in managing their finances.
In contrast to many traditional banks that levy steep fees and hefty penalties for overdrafts while offering meagre interest rates on savings, Chime addresses a crucial gap in the banking sector. Its primary focus is on catering to individuals with modest savings who seek the convenience of automated digital banking.
With a remarkable ascent in its trajectory, Chime's current valuation stands at $11.6B since its 2025 IPO. However, competition remains fierce, with other neobanks like Ally offering similar features and vying for the same customer base. That being said, Chime's IPO, rare in a financially uncertain period, proves that it has shifted from challenger to major player.
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Insights
0% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 9 rounds)
Aug 2021
$750m
SERIES G
Sep 2020
$485m
SERIES F
Total funding: $2.0bn
Company benefits
- Physical: We believe in taking care of your physical health, so as a Chimer you’ll get medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as benefits to support your physical activity, family planning, and all of your little Chimers
- Emotional: We know that staying healthy involves a lot more than doctor’s checkups. We partner with Modern Health to help you navigate your mental health, give monthly Take Care of Yourself Days, and want you to take time off when you need it
- Financial: We want Chimers to save and feel financially supported, so we offer savings plans with competitive matching, as well as access to financial planning and legal assistance so that you can find your financial peace of mind
- Social: We’ll celebrate your milestones together with travel stipends, swag, and high-fives and make sure you’re connected to fellow Chimers through our Chime Resource Groups (CRGs) and company events
Company HQ
Nob Hill, San Francisco, CA
Leadership
Chris Britt
(Co-Founder & CEO)Chris worked as an Accenture Management Consultant for 4 years before roles at CMGI, Comscore Networks, and Visa. They left their position as an SVP of Corporate Development at Green Dot Corporation to co-found Chime in November 2012.
Ryan King
(Co-Founder)Ryan worked at Plaxo for 8 years, first as Lead Engineer and then working their way up to VP of Engineering & COO. They went on to be CTO & Vice President at Comcast Silicon Valley Innovation Centre before co-founding Chime.
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