Platform Engineer
KnockSalary not specified
Full Time
Junior (1 to 2 years)
$200,000 – $260,000Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
FinTechIndustries
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience building and scaling production systems
- Comfortable leveraging AI tools to work smarter and ship better products faster without sacrificing quality
- Experience with Ruby on Rails is a plus but not required; strong fundamentals and the ability to learn quickly
- A builder’s mindset — thrives in ambiguity, takes initiative, and enjoys owning systems end-to-end
- Communicates technical complexity clearly and appropriately depending on the audience, listens actively and humbly to feedback, and knows that great software is built by teams, not individuals
- Deep understanding of system design, API development, and integrations, especially with third-party platforms
Responsibilities
- Architect and build scalable solutions that power enterprise customers' operations
- Work on complex integrations, multi-tenant systems, and high-impact features that directly influence business outcomes
- Take significant ownership over the design, build, and scaling of the B2B platform—from API architecture to enterprise integration patterns
- Build out large scale, deeply interwoven strategic partnerships with leading nationwide brands
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What is the salary range for the Senior Software Engineer position?
The salary range is $200K - $260K.
Is this role remote or hybrid, and what's the location requirement?
This is a hybrid role requiring 3 days onsite in San Francisco, CA.
What skills and experience are required for this Senior Software Engineer role?
Candidates need 5+ years of experience building and scaling production systems, deep understanding of system design, API development, and integrations, comfort with AI tools, a builder’s mindset, and strong communication skills. Ruby on Rails experience is a plus but not required.
What is the company culture like at Kikoff?
Kikoff values extreme ownership, clear communication, a strong sense of craftsmanship, and building lasting work and relationships. They emphasize that great software is built by teams, with a focus on real customer impact in a high-growth fintech environment.
What benefits does Kikoff offer?
Benefits include full cost coverage of medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees, meaningful equity in RSUs, flexible vacation policy, and competitive pay with base + equity + benefits. Visa sponsorship is available for H1-B visas and U.S. green cards for exceptional candidates.
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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