Kikoff
Senior Software Engineer - Backend
Kikoff, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Looking for an experienced backend software engineer. You will be responsible for core product contributions, rapid-prototyping, and production-release concerns.As a software engineer of a fast-growing fintech startup you are going to move the needle, but it will require a split personality: Your Dr. Jekyll leans towards correctness, tight testing, and advancing the mental constructs of the organization with a series of logical hypotheses and tests; your Hyde-side is one that focuses on brutal prioritization in a sea of possibilities, good-enough testing for a code base that must be deliberately but also organically grown, and the understanding that systems must serve people, not the other way around.Requirements:B.A. / B.S. / M.S. or strong self-taught fundamentals in computer science4+ years of industry experience, with demonstrated breadth and depth of product impactAbility to analyze data and distill information for business purposesEffectiveness as demonstrated by problem-solving skills in areas outside your expertiseDesire to form strong professional bonds with startup-forward coworkersWhat we’re like:Scrappy.
We had a product goal and put out the MVP, collecting our first users with steady growth via paid channels in four months. We don’t cut corners when we know we’ll need them but we don’t build things without that need. We don’t like inefficiency but we dislike operationalizing one-off tasks even more.Risk-oriented.
Everything has risk, but a mature team knows how to make these tradeoffs. That’s why we built the MVP fast––because time is your most valuable asset and is practically fungible with money in the startup world.Data-obsessed.
We all look at data and pull it, and we believe that understanding the mechanics can yield valuable insights. Complex systems require elegant, not just simple solutions. You absolutely need to be interested in data if you want to leverage your knowledge of systems.Lucky.
That’s how we look at this journey so far. From our timing of fundraising, to the circumstances in which we came together, to the initial product traction we’re getting, there’s no other word to describe it. We are grateful you are reading this, and we know that if you’re meant to be with us on this journey, then we will see you soon.About Kikoff:Kikoff is a personal finance platform designed to help millions of underserved Americans achieve financial wellness. Our mission is to provide refreshingly fair, effective, and simple pathways for everyday people to meet their financial goals. We design financial products that simplify credit building so our users can reach their financial goals. Kikoff is a Series B company and has raised over $42 million in total funding. Investors include Portage Ventures, Lightspeed Venture Partners, GGV, Coatue, Core Innovation Capital, and basketball star Stephen Curry. Kikoff was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in San Francisco with an office in Reno.Company Benefits:Competitive pay based on experienceMedical, dental, and vision coverage - Kikoff covers the full cost of health insurance for the employee!Stock optionsAccess to 401k planIn addition to 10 annual company holidaysFlexible vacation policy to help you rechargeAdditionally, we host regular team building events to help you get to know the Kikoff team!
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We had a product goal and put out the MVP, collecting our first users with steady growth via paid channels in four months. We don’t cut corners when we know we’ll need them but we don’t build things without that need. We don’t like inefficiency but we dislike operationalizing one-off tasks even more.Risk-oriented.
Everything has risk, but a mature team knows how to make these tradeoffs. That’s why we built the MVP fast––because time is your most valuable asset and is practically fungible with money in the startup world.Data-obsessed.
We all look at data and pull it, and we believe that understanding the mechanics can yield valuable insights. Complex systems require elegant, not just simple solutions. You absolutely need to be interested in data if you want to leverage your knowledge of systems.Lucky.
That’s how we look at this journey so far. From our timing of fundraising, to the circumstances in which we came together, to the initial product traction we’re getting, there’s no other word to describe it. We are grateful you are reading this, and we know that if you’re meant to be with us on this journey, then we will see you soon.About Kikoff:Kikoff is a personal finance platform designed to help millions of underserved Americans achieve financial wellness. Our mission is to provide refreshingly fair, effective, and simple pathways for everyday people to meet their financial goals. We design financial products that simplify credit building so our users can reach their financial goals. Kikoff is a Series B company and has raised over $42 million in total funding. Investors include Portage Ventures, Lightspeed Venture Partners, GGV, Coatue, Core Innovation Capital, and basketball star Stephen Curry. Kikoff was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in San Francisco with an office in Reno.Company Benefits:Competitive pay based on experienceMedical, dental, and vision coverage - Kikoff covers the full cost of health insurance for the employee!Stock optionsAccess to 401k planIn addition to 10 annual company holidaysFlexible vacation policy to help you rechargeAdditionally, we host regular team building events to help you get to know the Kikoff team!
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