What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Software Engineer, Backend position at pomelo?
At Pomelo, we're not just improving money transfer—we're transforming how families support each other across borders. As the first financial technology platform to combine consumer credit with international money transfer, we've eliminated fees, added rewards, and given immigrants a path to build credit while supporting loved ones back home.
Our mission is to increase financial access and empowerment for immigrants and their loved ones. Through our unique approach, customers can send up to $2,500 today and pay next month with no interest charges, while earning points they can convert into gifts for rides, food, and more. With industry-leading security, better exchange rates, and 24/7 support, we're making it easier than ever for families to stay connected and thrive.
We're a team of ~45 growing our San Francisco headquarters, inspired by our founder, Eric Frenkeil and backed by visionary investors and industry pioneers including Keith Rabois of Khosla Ventures (formerly of Founders Fund, Opendoor, Square), Kevin Hartz (Xoom and Eventbrite) of A* Capital, The Chainsmokers, The Weeknd, and more. Join us in building the future of borderless financial access and making it possible for families everywhere to send more love home.
The Team
As a Senior Backend Engineer, you’ll be a key technical leader, tackling exciting backend challenges while mentoring and supporting your teammates. This role blends architecture and hands-on coding expertise, with opportunities to collaborate across teams and contribute to a shared vision.
Our Backend Team works on a wide range of impactful projects, addressing core platform challenges in areas like payments, transactions, fraud detection, and risk management. We’re looking for someone who loves backend engineering, balances quality (craft, reliability) with speed (business impact, rapid iteration), and thrives in a collaborative environment. If you enjoy big-picture strategy while rolling up your sleeves to solve detailed problems, this role is for you!
Your Role
- Design and build robust technical solutions for backend engineering projects.
- Contribute to our technical vision and help drive the implementation of complex initiatives.
- Work with the team to enhance engineering processes, tools, and systems, ensuring we scale effectively and continuously improve.
- Collaborate with cross-functional partners, including product and other engineering teams, to deliver seamless solutions.
- Align technical requirements with both immediate business needs and long-term goals.
What We're Looking For
- Experience: 5 years of backend engineering experience working on complex systems.
- Technical Skills: Strong expertise in Java or another backend language.
- Mindset: A passion for learning, growth, and contributing to a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Ownership: A proven track record of delivering high-quality, impactful projects.
- Collaboration: An ability to translate business and product ideas into practical engineering solutions while working closely with diverse teams.
At Pomelo, the total compensation package for San Francisco-based roles includes a salary range of $180,000 to $200,000, plus equity and a full benefits package. The final offer will be based on a variety of factors, including the candidate's skills, experience, and expertise.
Company Values
- Earn the Trust of Our Customers
- Be Relentless
- Integrity in Every Language
- Show Our Work
- Leadership at Every Level
Benefits and Perks (FTE)
- ❤️ A meaningful mission and an opportunity for direct societal impact. We’re putting real money back in the hands of the people who need it most and helping immigrants and their families realize the American dream.
- 👥 An amazing team and culture. You’ll have peers from both top tech companies (e.g. Cash App, Google, Twitter, Uber) and other successful startups (e.g. Affirm, AfterPay, MemSQL). We empower each other to do great work and continue growing.
- 💪 Opportunity for major impact, learning, and growth.
- 🏥 Platinum-level health insurance (medical, dental, vision) — with 100% covered by the company for you and 50% for dependents. Assistance with life insurance.
- 👶 Parental leave for the primary or the secondary
- 🌴 PTO: 3 weeks in your first year, 4 weeks thereafter, plus national holidays
- ✈️ $1,500 annual travel stipend
- 😌 $300 annual wellness stipend
- 🚗 Pre-tax funds towards commuting costs
- 🗺 Twice-a-year company retreats. Previous trips include skiing in Park City, getting sun and surf in Cabo, Mexico, and a cruise excursion to The Bahamas.
- 🧳 After 4 years, eligible for a 4-week sabbatical
- 🍽️ In Office Meals: Lunch, dinner, and snacks provided daily
Salary : $180,000 - $200,000
