Senior Software Engineer (C++)

ABOUT EARNIN

As one of the first pioneers of earned wage access, our passion at EarnIn is building products that deliver real-time financial flexibility for those with the unique needs of living paycheck to paycheck. Our community members access their earnings as they earn them, with options to spend, save, and grow their money without mandatory fees, interest rates, or credit checks.

We’re fortunate to have an incredibly experienced leadership team, combined with world-class funding partners like A16Z, Matrix Partners, DST, Ribbit Capital, and a very healthy core business with a tremendous runway. We’re growing fast and are excited to continue bringing world-class talent onboard to help shape the next chapter of our growth journey

POSITION SUMMARY

We are looking for an experienced, passionate, and resourceful Senior-level engineer to join the EarnIn payroll services team. As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will work cross-functionally with various teams and contribute to the design and development of our backend services, focusing on C development. 

The Palo Alto base salary range for this full-time position is $207,000 - $253,000 plus equity and benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. This hybrid position in Palo Alto will require in-office work 2 days a week, though we are open to remote work for the right candidate. 

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Debug, troubleshoot, and optimize existing applications.
• Guide junior and mid-level engineers in best practices and technical growth.
• Offer technical guidance to the team, focusing on optimizing code efficiency and scalability.
• Analyze complex technical problems and propose effective solutions.
• Foster a culture of learning and continuous improvement within the team by leveraging a broad skill set.
• Provide technical expertise during planning and decision-making processes for the long-term vision of the company's technology stack.
• Implement secure coding practices and adhere to regulatory standards.
• Conduct code reviews to ensure code quality, adherence to best practices, maintainability, and alignment with project requirements while providing constructive feedback to team members.
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality software features within established timelines.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• 4 years of development experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related technical discipline or equivalent industry experience.
• Proficient in C (C 14 and up).
• Understanding of COM fundamentals and experience integrating COM components with other technologies (e.g., .NET Interop or scripting languages like VBScript or JavaScript).
• Familiarity with Microsoft Foundation Classes (MFC)
• Hands-on experience working with SQL Server databases.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 

At EarnIn, we believe that the best way to build a financial system that works for everyday people is by hiring a team that represents our diverse community. Our team is diverse not only in background and experience but also in perspective. We celebrate our diversity and strive to create a culture of belonging. EarnIn does not unlawfully discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition, family care status, military or veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws. EarnIn is an E-Verify participant. 

EarnIn does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies in response to job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers or HR team.