Principal Backend Engineer
1047 GamesSalary not specified
Full Time
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
$200,000 – $260,000Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
FinTechIndustries
Requirements
- Senior-level experience as a Backend Engineer
- Expertise in designing, prototyping, and scaling backend systems, APIs, and architectures
- Ability to own end-to-end technical decisions
- Strong collaboration skills with product and data teams
- Proficiency in translating abstract ideas into elegant, performant solutions
- Alignment with values of extreme ownership, clear communication, craftsmanship, and desire to create lasting impact
- Willingness to work hybrid (3 days onsite in San Francisco, CA)
Responsibilities
- Play a foundational role in designing, prototyping, and scaling a new fintech initiative on top of the core product
- Own end-to-end decisions for the initiative
- Work closely with product and data teams
- Translate abstract ideas into elegant, performant APIs and architectures
- Build solutions that drive user and business impact
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What is the salary range for the Senior Backend Engineer position?
The salary range is $200K - $260K.
Is this a remote or hybrid role, and what are the location requirements?
This is a hybrid role requiring 3 days onsite in San Francisco, CA.
What skills and qualities does Kikoff value in team members?
Kikoff values extreme ownership, clear communication, a strong sense of craftsmanship, and the desire to create lasting work and work relationships.
What benefits does Kikoff offer?
Benefits include full cost coverage of medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees, meaningful equity in the form of RSUs, flexible vacation policy, and competitive pay with base + equity + benefits.
Does Kikoff offer visa sponsorship, and what makes a strong candidate?
Kikoff provides sponsorship for H1-B visas and U.S. green cards for exceptional talent. Strong candidates demonstrate extreme ownership, clear communication, craftsmanship, and the ability to own end-to-end decisions in a fast-paced fintech environment.
Kikoff
Credit building services for individuals
About Kikoff
Kikoff helps individuals, especially those with low or no credit, build a positive payment history and improve their credit scores. Its services are user-friendly and do not require credit checks, making them accessible to a wide range of clients. Kikoff offers tools for credit management, including easy disputing, rent reporting, and credit monitoring reports, along with an optional Autopay feature. The company's goal is to empower users to take control of their credit journey and achieve significant improvements in their credit scores.
San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2019Year Founded
$41.3MTotal Funding
SERIES_BCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
51-200Employees
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Stock Options
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Risks
Increased competition from new fintech startups could dilute market share.
Regulatory scrutiny may lead to increased compliance costs for Kikoff.
Economic downturns could decrease consumer spending, impacting revenue.
Differentiation
Kikoff offers credit building without credit checks, making it accessible to many.
The platform provides easy disputing and rent reporting to enhance credit scores.
Kikoff's Autopay feature ensures clients never miss a due date.
Upsides
Kikoff recognized as a top credit builder app in 2024.
AI-driven tools can enhance user experience with personalized strategies.
Partnerships with educational platforms can attract younger demographics.
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