Tilt (formerly Empower) · 7 hours ago
Senior Software Engineer, Backend
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expTilt (formerly Empower) is a mobile-first company that leverages machine learning to create innovative credit solutions. They are seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to design scalable systems, build APIs, and collaborate with various teams to enhance their consumer-facing products.
CreditCredit CardsFinanceFinTechLendingPersonal Finance
Responsibilities
Design and scale backend systems that power our consumer facing products
Build and refine APIs that deliver instant, seamless experiences
Collaborate with product, credit/finance, compliance, support, and analytics teams
Contribute to technical discussions, code reviews, and roadmap planning
Drive continuous improvement in code quality, security, and operational excellence
Share knowledge, mentor peers, and contribute to engineering best practices
Qualification
Required
3+ years of backend engineering experience (we know careers don't all look the same — if you're close, let's talk)
Experience with .NET (C#), or similar frameworks
Experience scaling consumer-facing products with significant transaction volumes
A collaborative problem-solver who values inclusion, feedback, and continuous learning
Able to effectively leverage AI-powered development tools (e.g., Cursor, Augment, Factory) to enhance productivity, code quality, and collaboration
Benefits
Virtual-first teamwork: The Tilt team is collaborating across 14 countries, 12 time zones, and counting. You’ll get started with a WFH office reimbursement.
Competitive pay: We're big on potential, and it's reflected in our competitive compensation packages and generous equity.
Complete support: Find flexible health plans at every premium level, and substantial subsidies that stand up to global standards.
Paid global onsites: Magic happens IRL: we gather twice yearly to reconnect over shared meals or kayaking adventures. (We’ve visited Vail, San Diego, and Mexico City, to name a few.)
Impact is recognized: Growth opportunities follow your contributions, not rigid promotion timelines.
Company
Tilt (formerly Empower)
Tilt (formerly Empower) is a financial technology company on a mission to expand access to fair credit.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$174.5MKey Investors
BlisceDefy VenturesInitialized Capital
2021-07-08Series B· $150M
2020-03-05Series A· $20M
2018-09-19Seed· $4.5M
Leadership Team
Warren Hogarth
Co-Founder, CEO
Justin Ammerlaan
Co-Founder, CTO
Recent News
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