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SoFi is hiring a Senior Software Engineer — a full-time, remote role ($176k–$194k). Apply directly on SoFi's careers page below.
Senior Software Engineer
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Department: Infrastructure
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Who we are:
Shape a brighter financial future with us.
Together with our members, we’re changing the way people think about and interact with personal finance.
We’re a next-generation financial services company and national bank using innovative, mobile-first technology to help our millions of members reach their goals. The industry is going through an unprecedented transformation, and we’re at the forefront. We’re proud to come to work every day knowing that what we do has a direct impact on people’s lives, with our core values guiding us every step of the way. Join us to invest in yourself, your career, and the financial world.
Social Finance, LLC seeks Senior Software Engineer in San Francisco, CA:
Job Duties: Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable backend systems for financial technology platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build secure, reliable software services. Develop and maintain microservices using languages such as Java and Kotlin. Design and implement APIs and service interfaces (REST, GraphQL, gRPC) for distributed systems. Build and manage backend workflows and batch processing systems for large-scale data operations. Implement workflow orchestration and scheduling for reliable, fault-tolerant processing. Develop data integrations and pipelines across relational, NoSQL, and data-warehouse technologies (e.g., PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, Snowflake). Contribute to distributed system architecture to ensure scalability, performance, and reliability. Implement resilience features such as rate limiting, throttling, and fault-tolerance strategies. Improve observability through logging, monitoring, and alerting systems. Troubleshoot production issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement system reliability improvements. Write maintainable, well-tested code and contribute to code reviews, CI/CD workflows, and system quality efforts. Part-time telecommuting is an option. Hybrid work from Social Finance offices in San Francisco, CA.
Requirements: Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering (any field), or a related quantitative discipline and (2) two years of experience in the job offered or in any occupation in related field.
Special Skill Requirements: (1) Backend software development using Java and Kotlin; (2) Developing APIs and service interfaces using REST, GraphQL, and gRPC; (3) Object-oriented programming and microservices architecture; (4) Designing and developing scalable and distributed systems using Spring Batch and Temporal workflow orchestration; (5) Relational databases including MySQL and PostgreSQL; (6) NoSQL databases including MongoDB and DynamoDB; (7) Application security including authentication and authorization mechanisms; (8) Web frameworks including Spring Boot and Spring MVC; (9) Cloud platforms including AWS and containerization technologies; (10) CI/CD pipelines, build tools, and deployment workflows using Maven and Gradle; (11) Software testing, debugging, and monitoring using logging and alerting systems; and (12) Messaging and streaming systems using Kafka or ActiveMQ. Any suitable combination of education, training and/or experience is acceptable. Part-time telecommuting is an option. Hybrid work from Social Finance offices in San Francisco, CA.
Salary: $176,000.00 - $193,600.00 per year & standard company benefits.
Submit resume with references using the apply button on this posting or by email to: Req.# 1014.381.4 at: ATTN: HR, jobadverts@sofi.org.
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Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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Due to insurance coverage issues, we are unable to accommodate remote work from Hawaii or Alaska at this time.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the salary for Senior Software Engineer at SoFi?
The estimated salary range for Senior Software Engineer at SoFi is $176,000 - $194,000 USD per year.
Is Senior Software Engineer at SoFi a remote job?
Yes, Senior Software Engineer at SoFi is a remote position. Candidates in San Francisco, CA may be preferred.
What skills are required for Senior Software Engineer at SoFi?
The required skills for Senior Software Engineer at SoFi include: Java, Kotlin, REST, GraphQL, gRPC, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB, Spring Boot, AWS, Docker, Maven, Gradle, Kafka.
What is the seniority level for Senior Software Engineer at SoFi?
Senior Software Engineer at SoFi is a Senior level position.
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