Staff Software Engineer, Chime
Data Platform
$199-281.9k
+ Bonus + Equity
3+ days a week in office
Mobile banking for the everyday person
Be an early applicant
Mobile banking for the everyday person
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$199-281.9k
+ Bonus + Equity
3+ days a week in office
1001+ employees
Company mission
To make financial peace of mind a reality for millions of everyday people.
Role
Who you are
- Expertise in system architecture design for scalable data platforms
- Proficiency with data infrastructure components such as data lakes and warehouses
- Experience with real-time data processing pipelines
- Understanding of data management and governance policies on data platforms
- Hands-on experience with technologies like Spark, Kafka, Airflow, and Kubernetes
- Deep knowledge of SQL and proficiency in Python, Java, or Scala
- Extensive experience with cloud-based data ecosystems such as AWS (S3, Redshift, EMR), GCP (BigQuery, Dataflow), or Azure
What the job involves
- In this role as a Staff Software Engineer, you'll be the architect of our Data Platform's future, crafting a system that not only meets our current data needs but scales seamlessly with our ambitions
- You'll work hand-in-hand with high-level Engineering and Product Management teams to weave a strategy that intertwines technical prowess with our core mission: Uniting everyday people to unlock their financial progress
- This position isn't just about connecting the dots; it's about reimagining the canvas, fostering a culture of innovation, and playing a pivotal role in powering Chime's data-driven journey forward
- Collaborate closely with other engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of their systems into the Data Platform. Align technical solutions with business goals
- Design a scalable, robust system architecture for our Data Platform, ensuring the incorporation of new technologies to enhance capabilities
- Guarantee system resilience and fault tolerance, and create critical data infrastructure components, such as data lakes, warehouses, and real-time processing pipelines
- Craft a long-term vision for the Data Platform's evolution, identifying critical performance indicators to gauge system success. Chart strategic data initiatives with clear implementation roadmaps
- Enhance data retrieval processes for swift and efficient query performance
- Implement effective caching mechanisms to accelerate data access. Troubleshoot and eliminate data bottlenecks, guaranteeing a seamless flow of information
- Develop and document coding standards tailored for data platform development. Oversee code reviews to guarantee compliance with these best practices. Create policies that ensure effective data management and governance for the data platform
Our take
Chime is part of the growing realm of fintech banks and providers, emphasizing 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 meager 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 $25.5B, a staggering $23.5B surge from its early 2019 valuation, underscoring its impressive and swift expansion. However, competition remains fierce, with other neobanks like Ally offering similar features and vying for the same customer base.
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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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