Sr. Software Engineer, Backend

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Overview

At Acorns, our mission is to look after the financial best interests of the up-and-coming, beginning with the empowering, proud step of micro-investing. How do we accomplish our mission? Our values.

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At Acorns, our mission is to look after the financial best interests of the up-and-coming, beginning with the empowering, proud step of micro-investing. How do we accomplish our mission? Our values.

Responsibilities

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Responsibilities

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A substantial career history in software engineering, typically evidenced by 8–10 years of experience (or 5+ years with an advanced degree).
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Expert-level command of backend systems design and architectural best practices.
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Professional experience with Ruby on Rails is highly preferred (though not mandatory).
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Advanced proficiency with Postgres is highly recommended (though not mandatory).
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Experience navigating AWS environments is preferred to help us maintain a scalable cloud presence.
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Experience with TypeScript is a plus.
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Previous experience within the Financial Industry or fintech space is a plus.
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A track record of exercising sound judgment when selecting methods and techniques for solving non-routine engineering problems.
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Requirements

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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.
Talented and motivated team members who care deeply about one another, our mission, and our customers.
The rare opportunity to create a new world. We inspire one another every day to do meaningful work that solves big societal challenges.

Acorns is a financial wellness app that helps everyday people and families save and invest money for the long term. Since 2014, Acorns has grown into a global company with multiple life-stage products serving the needs of kids, teens, adults, and parents. Named one of Time’s “World’s Best Brands of 2024,” Acorns has helped over 14 million people save & invest over $25 billion dollars, much of it from spare change and small amounts.

What We Offer

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The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $200,000 and $217,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including equity grants, and discretionary cash bonus awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Acorns participates in E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. For more information about E-Verify, please visit www.e-verify.gov.