Acorns · 19 hours ago
Sr. Software Engineer, Backend
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$200K/yr - $217K/yr
8+ years expAcorns is a financial wellness app dedicated to helping individuals and families save and invest for the long term. The Senior Backend Engineer will be responsible for the technical integrity and architectural evolution of systems that support the company's investment offerings, tackling complex challenges and mentoring junior engineers.
FinanceFinancial ServicesFinTechWealth Management
Responsibilities
Analyze and solve interesting business and technical challenges. You’ll dive deep into complex problems, using your experience to find elegant solutions that keep our systems running smoothly
Develop software architecture that stands the test of scale and time. We aren’t just building for today; you’ll design robust, sustainable systems that grow alongside our customers
Champion our customers at every turn. By approaching every architectural solution with empathy, you’ll ensure that the work we do directly improves the financial lives of the people we serve
Collaborate and lead with heart. You’ll partner closely with your manager and teammates to set priorities, helping us decide which new features, infrastructure improvements, and tools will have the biggest impact
Be a mentor and a guide. You’ll have the opportunity to support junior engineers through shorter projects, sharing your knowledge and helping them grow their technical skills and careers
Bridge the gap between tech and business. You’ll talk to people across the company, acting as a friendly expert who can explain complex backend concepts and help align our technical work with our big-picture mission
Qualification
Required
A substantial career history in software engineering, typically evidenced by 8–10 years of experience (or 5+ years with an advanced degree)
Expert-level command of backend systems design and architectural best practices
A track record of exercising sound judgment when selecting methods and techniques for solving non-routine engineering problems
Hunger to deliver game-changing products
Exceptional drive and precision in delivery
A belief that your work is tied to your life's mission
Optimistic about the potential of societal change
Preferred
Professional experience with Ruby on Rails is highly preferred (though not mandatory)
Advanced proficiency with Postgres is highly recommended (though not mandatory)
Experience navigating AWS environments is preferred to help us maintain a scalable cloud presence
Experience with TypeScript is a plus
Previous experience within the Financial Industry or fintech space is a plus
Benefits
Competitive salary and stock options.
A comprehensive benefits package for you and your family.
Flexible work location, hours, and paid time off.
401(k) matching.
Monthly Acorns account contribution & GoHenry account for your family.
Mindfulness and Financial Wellness resources, Headspace and Addition Wealth.
Acorns Career Development Program (Ongoing training sessions, development plans, development check-ins, Cornerstone’s online training platform).
Roots Leadership Program for Emerging Leaders.
Community week onsite gatherings and various virtual events.
Company
Acorns
Acorns is a financial technology and services company that specializes in automated investments and robo-advice.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$510.01MKey Investors
TPGThe Rise FundJacobs Asset Management
2022-03-09Series F· $300M
2019-08-19Series Unknown
2019-01-28Series E· $105M
Leadership Team
Noah Kerner
CEO & Chairman
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Beau Sullivan
VP of Securities
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