Mercury

Senior Software Engineer - Growth Infrastructure

New York, New York, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Services, FintechIndustries

Requirements

The ideal candidate should possess 6+ years of software development experience, including a knowledge of or enthusiasm for Haskell, and demonstrate strong product thinking, system design and architecture expertise, and experience with API security best practices. They should be autonomous and thrive in a fast-paced environment, capable of making impactful product and technical decisions, and comfortable navigating ambiguity.

Responsibilities

As a Senior Software Engineer - Growth Infrastructure, you will grow Mercury’s Public API to enable seamless partner integration, expand and refine public endpoints to drive distribution and scale, design and implement API security measures, optimize performance and scalability, develop and maintain versioning strategies, and unlock new partnership opportunities by refining integration tools and levers. You will also collaborate with stakeholders across product and sales to align API development with Mercury’s growth strategy.

Skills

API Design
API Security
Authentication
Authorization
Performance Optimization
Scalability
Versioning Strategies
Developer-Friendly Interfaces
Growth Strategies
Haskell

Mercury

Banking services for startups and founders

About Mercury

Mercury provides banking services specifically designed for startups, regardless of their size or stage of development. Their offerings include free checking and savings accounts, debit and credit cards, and options for domestic and international wire transfers, as well as treasury and venture debt services. The platform is user-friendly, allowing founders to manage their finances with ease. What sets Mercury apart from traditional banks is its focus on the startup community, offering programs that connect founders with valuable resources and advice to help them succeed. The goal of Mercury is to empower startups by providing them with the financial tools and support they need to grow and thrive.

Key Metrics

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2017Year Founded
$146.8MTotal Funding
DEBTCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health, dental, & vision
Custom equipment setup
401(K) matching
12+ weeks paid parental leave
Book budget
Wellness benefits
Grocery budget
Paid lunch
Personalized callsign
Unlimited vacation policy (with mandatory minimum)

Risks

Mercury's decision to stop serving certain countries may lead to customer loss.
Integration challenges from the Teal acquisition could disrupt services.
Expansion into consumer banking might divert focus from core startup services.

Differentiation

Mercury offers both business and personal banking services, unlike many fintech competitors.
The company provides integrated financial management tools, enhancing startup operational efficiency.
Mercury's Raise program connects startups with investors, mentors, and other founders.

Upsides

Mercury secured a $100 million credit warehouse to expand its credit card business.
The acquisition of Teal enhances Mercury's financial management offerings for startups.
Mercury Personal expands market reach by attracting tech-savvy individuals.

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