Senior Software Engineer, SoFi

• The ideal candidate is both forward-thinking and hands-on, has a strong sense of ownership, is a self-starter, drives for delivery, approaches complex questions with data & curiosity, dives below the surface to identify the root cause, and is a good mentor and a team player
• 5+ years of experience of working on highly scalable and available systems, as well as delivering quality software and architecture
• Proficiency in scaling highly available, mission critical systems with a SOA architecture
• Proficiency with at least one object oriented programming language (preferably Java or Kotlin)
• Strong sense of responsibility; driving a project from inception to completion and knowing that a project is not complete when it is shipped to production
• Growth mindset and a deep passion to improve customer experience
• Strong problem solver and solid production debugging skills

Desirable

• SoFi is looking for a Senior Software Engineer on a brand-new international remittance product that will empower members to send instant, low-cost payments across borders using blockchain and next-generation financial technologies
• You’ll play a critical role in bringing this vision to life—from concept to scale—designing secure, performant, and compliant systems that redefine the cross-border money movement experience
• You will be an active team player and contribute to the vision to deliver the core infrastructure and user-facing capabilities behind a modern, global payments product
• Your work will drive convenience, transparency, and affordability while ensuring alignment with compliance and security standards
• This product is a key pillar of SoFi’s long-term goal of becoming a one-stop-shop for members’ financial needs
• You will work closely with product managers, designers, researchers, legal and compliance teams, and other engineers across orgs
• Architect & Build: Design, develop, and implement core functionalities of the Global Money Movement Product
• Own your systems: Operate with a high degree of independence and take ownership of your work, from design to deployment, ensuring operational excellence
• Collaborate Effectively: Work closely with a x-functional team to design, architect, and implement end-to-end solutions that encompass both front-end and back-end components
• Innovate: Participate in shaping the technical architecture of the product, generating new ideas wherever applicable
• Continuous Improvement: Contribute to the continuous improvement of the platform through code reviews, documentation, and knowledge sharing, and continuously grow as an engineer