Job Summary:
SoFi is a next-generation financial services company and national bank that is changing the way people interact with personal finance. They are seeking a Senior Staff Software Engineer to join their team dedicated to developing innovative crypto products and services, focusing on building scalable systems and maintaining the health of their code while collaborating across teams.
Responsibilities:
โข Write production-grade, scalable backend code using Java, Kotlin, Spring Boot, and modern frameworks.
โข Debug and resolve complex systems issues in high-scale, real-time services.
โข Build high-quality, scalable systems with a focus on performance, security, and reliability in crypto products.
โข Shape the technical architecture across SoFiโs crypto stackโwallets, custody, trading, and beyond.
โข Drive new ideas and technical strategies that push our crypto offerings forward.
โข Raise the bar on engineering through code quality, mentorship, and setting strong technical standards.
โข Apply deep knowledge of crypto protocols, smart contracts, and blockchain infrastructure.
โข Collaborate across teams to deliver reusable crypto services and integrate with SoFiโs broader platform.
โข Mentor engineers and contribute to a culture of technical growth and curiosity.
โข Lead discussions, reviews, and decisions across teams and with senior technical leadership.
โข Make smart, pragmatic decisions that balance speed and quality.
โข Stay curiousโconstantly learning new tools, protocols, and patterns in the evolving crypto space.
โข Ask hard questions, give and take feedback well, and thrive in a collaborative, fast-moving environment.
Qualifications:
Required:
โข 10+ years of programming experience, with significant experience in modern languages and familiarity with AI tools.
โข Expert understanding and hands-on experience building and operating large-scale fault-tolerant distributed systems, workflows, databases, and mobile/web applications.
โข Expertise with Java / Spring / Kotlin / PostgreSQL / AWS, and any modern Java frameworks, REST APIs, and relational databases.
โข Deep understanding of code release, deployment orchestration/rollout mechanisms, logging, instrumentation, monitoring, and alerting in a microservices environment.
โข Experience with public cloud infrastructure.
โข Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to work with stakeholders across disciplines.
โข Understanding of blockchain fundamentals and distributed ledger technologies.
โข Familiarity with digital assets across major chains (Bitcoin, Ethereum, etc.).
โข Experience with security and best practices for wallet management.
โข Exposure to crypto trading platforms, market data, and DeFi protocols.
โข Experience integrating with or building services using crypto infrastructure providers (e.g., Fireblocks, Zero Hash, Anchorage).
โข Awareness of Web3 trends, including NFTs, DAOs, and Layer 2 solutions.
โข Prior work in or collaboration with crypto-native companies or fintechs.
โข Enthusiasm for the evolving digital asset ecosystem and its potential impact on financial services.
Preferred:
โข BS Degree or equivalent from a fully-accredited college or university preferred.
โข Hands-on experience with smart contracts is a plus.
โข Familiarity with custody, settlement, and clearing of crypto transactions.
Company:
SoFi is a finance company that offers a range of lending and wealth management services. Founded in 2011, the company is headquartered in San Francisco, USA, with a team of 1001-5000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.