Parafin is looking for a Staff Software Engineer, Backend to help establish our newly forming team in Portland. This is a unique opportunity to be one of our first engineers in Portland, working directly with our local engineering leader to build and scale our financial infrastructure.
What You'll Do
- Design, build, and maintain scalable, reliable, and componentized systems that support our merchant-facing products and services.
- Own and drive technical projects from ideation to deployment.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Product, Data Science, Legal, and Accounting.
- Improve system performance, security, and reliability through continuous optimization.
- Mentor and guide other engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence.
- Collaborate with our local engineering leader to recruit additional talented engineers locally in Portland.
What We're Looking For
- 6+ years of software engineering experience.
- Strong proficiency in backend development, ideally with Python, Go, or similar languages.
- Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP) and scalable system design.
- Deep understanding of distributed systems, databases, and API development.
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science (or related field of study), or equivalent hands-on work experience.
Nice to Have
- Experience preferably in fintech or financial services.
- Passion for building impactful financial products that empower small businesses.
- Excitement to build a new team from the ground up.
Technical Stack
- Python
- Go
- AWS
- GCP
Team & Environment
You will be part of our first team expansion outside of San Francisco headquarters, forming a new team in Portland. You will report to an engineering leader located full-time in Portland.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation: $220k-$250k + equity grant
- Medical, dental & vision insurance
- Work from home flexibility
- Unlimited PTO
- Commuter benefits
- Free lunches
- Paid parental leave
- 401(k)
- Employee assistance program
Work Mode
This is a hybrid role based in Portland.
Parafin is an equal opportunity employer.
