Software Engineer - Backend
JasperSalary not specified
Full Time
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
$200,000 – $260,000Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
FinTechIndustries
Requirements
- B.A. / B.S. / M.S. or strong self-taught fundamentals in computer science
- 4+ years of industry experience, with demonstrated breadth and depth of product impact
- Ability to analyze data and distill information for business purposes
- Effectiveness as demonstrated by problem-solving skills in areas outside your expertise
- Desire to form strong professional bonds with startup-forward coworkers
Responsibilities
- Shape the future of the flagship tradeline product to help build and strengthen credit for millions of Americans
- Work on initiatives that improve retention, engagement, and revenue
- Explore and scope challenging new opportunities to drive impact
- Collaborate with PMs, designers, and data scientists to build and ship features that deliver meaningful, measurable results
- Elevate the core tradeline product to the next level of 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.
What is the work location and hybrid policy?
This is a hybrid role requiring 3 days onsite in San Francisco, CA.
What are the key requirements and skills for this role?
Requirements include a B.A./B.S./M.S. or strong self-taught fundamentals in computer science, 4+ years of industry experience with demonstrated product impact, ability to analyze data for business purposes, problem-solving skills outside your expertise, and desire to form strong professional bonds.
What benefits does Kikoff offer?
Benefits include full cost coverage for employee medical, dental, and vision insurance, meaningful equity in RSUs, flexible vacation policy, and competitive pay with base + equity + benefits.
What does Kikoff's company culture emphasize?
Kikoff values extreme ownership, clear communication, a strong sense of craftsmanship, desire to create lasting work and relationships, and working with serial entrepreneurs in a startup-forward 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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