Staff Software Engineer, Marqeta

• 8+ years of experience in backend engineering, with a strong foundation in system design and architecture
• 3+ Experience with payments or the FinTech space
• Proven experience leading technical projects and teams, with the ability to make decisions that drive the overall success of the product
• Deep expertise in one or more backend technologies (e.g., Java, Python), relational databases (MySQL, Postgres, MS SQL Server, Oracle, etc.)., and significant experience with web services, microservices, and distributed systems
• Experience working with large-scale, high-performance, and reliable systems
• Ability to break down complex business problems into elegant, scalable technical solutions, working with multiple interacting components
• A strong track record of designing, building, and scaling maintainable, robust systems, ensuring high availability and minimal technical debt
• Experience in creating and maintaining technical roadmaps, and providing leadership to ensure successful delivery of projects
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
• A strong focus on quality and a commitment to meeting deadlines, while maintaining a high level of accountability
• Experience in mentoring and guiding less-experienced engineers, fostering technical growth and fostering high-performing teams

Desirable

• Marqeta is seeking an experienced Staff Software Engineer to independently drive the identification and delivery of complex software solutions on our Banking and Money Movement Team
• In this role, you will lead end-to-end delivery across multi-component systems and multi-milestone initiatives, taking full ownership of projects aligned to quarterly team goals
• You will navigate ambiguous, open-ended technical challenges with autonomy, defining the path forward where problems are not yet well-scoped
• You will serve as a technical leader and trusted collaborator — partnering closely with your team and cross-functional stakeholders to align on priorities and deliver high-impact outcomes
• The Banking and Money Movement engineering team develops and optimizes financial services, including account creation, transaction processing, payment systems, banking integrations, reporting, and reconciliation
• We work collaboratively to ensure secure, efficient, and innovative solutions that meet regulatory standards and enhance user experiences in moving the money
• Lead the design and architecture of large-scale, complex systems and components, making decisions that impact both short-term and long-term product strategy
• Take ownership of major technical initiatives, providing direction to teams while ensuring alignment with customer needs and business goals
• Drive architectural improvements, optimizing for scalability, performance, and maintainability, while addressing both current and future system requirements
• Mentor and guide other engineers, providing technical leadership and fostering an environment of growth, learning, and excellence across the team
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders, including product, design, and other engineering teams, to define and deliver high-impact solutions
• Develop and maintain a deep understanding of the product, business needs, and user experience, ensuring that engineering decisions align with company goals
• Independently drive the design and implementation of high-impact features and systems, ensuring high-quality deliverables with minimal supervision
• Drive innovation and champion the adoption of best practices across the engineering team, while challenging the status quo to continuously improve processes
• Be an advocate for software craftsmanship, ensuring code is clean, efficient, and aligned with the organization's architectural vision
• Participate in setting the technical vision and long-term roadmap for your area of the product and ensure that the team is aligned with these goals
• Participate in on-call coverage

• Our (typical) process:
• Application submission
• Recruiter video call
• Coding interview and Hiring Manager Interview
• Virtual “Onsite” consisting of four 45-60 minute rounds
• Offer!