Lithic

Senior Software Engineer - Processing

Remote

$145,000 – $195,000Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Fintech, PaymentsIndustries

Senior Software Engineer - Processing

Position Overview

Lithic creates card issuing and payment infrastructure for technology companies that just works. We help some of the world’s fastest-growing digital banks, fintech companies, and software companies process billions in transactions annually.

We are hiring a Senior Software Engineer for our Processing team. In this role, you will lead Lithic’s next phase of growth, contributing equally to technical leadership and coding. The Processing team is responsible for maintaining and building the backend services that manage the flow of transactions between Lithic and external networks. The distributed systems we maintain have high standards of reliability and correctness. You will become an expert in the card payments space. The team uses a combination of Java and Python.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure high reliability and correctness for Lithic’s transaction gateways.
  • Develop new features to better serve Lithic customers.
  • Ensure that the team is delivering reliable, secure, and scalable code with minimal tech debt.
  • Own initiatives from planning to launch, keeping stakeholders informed and aligned along the way.
  • Lead efforts to improve systems and processes both within the team and across engineering.
  • Help drive strategic planning in collaboration with the engineering manager and product manager.
  • Mentor, sponsor, and empower team members to help them grow.
  • Participate in the team on-call rotation.

Qualifications

  • Experience shipping in a production environment and leading projects.
  • Advanced distributed system instincts and design skills.
  • Ability to lead large cross-functional projects and step in as a strong individual contributor.
  • A proven commitment to empathy and inclusion.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Growth mindset and continuous desire to learn and improve are a must.
  • Technical leadership skills are a plus.
  • An interest in fintech and the payments space is preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Base Salary Range (US Candidates): $145,000 - $195,000
  • Benefits:
    • Health, vision, and dental insurance
    • Unlimited PTO
    • 401(k) match
    • Life Insurance and AD&D policy
    • 3% cashback on all Privacy purchases
    • 12-weeks fully paid parental leave
  • Work From Anywhere: Work from anywhere in the world 4-weeks each year.

Company Information

Lithic believes in-person collaboration boosts creativity, communication, and agility, which are key to our growth. Employees in the NYC area are asked to work from our SoHo office three days a week - Tuesdays and Thursdays are core in-office days - the third is flexible.

In-Office Employee Perks (NYC Area)

  • $50/month towards your commute.
  • Free lunch every Tuesday and Thursday.

Employment Type

  • [Employment Type Not Specified]

Location Type

  • [Location Type Not Specified]

Skills

Java
Python
Distributed Systems
System Design
Reliability
Correctness
Scalability
Security
Technical Leadership
Project Management
Communication

Lithic

Platform for creating and managing card products

About Lithic

Lithic provides a platform for businesses to create and manage their own credit, debit, or prepaid card products. Their system allows companies to issue both virtual and physical cards, manage digital wallets, handle disputes, and set dynamic spending controls. By integrating directly with card networks and utilizing a native core system, Lithic minimizes the need for third-party services, making it easier for businesses to implement and scale their card programs. This approach gives clients more control over their banking relationships and financial operations. Lithic also offers a PCI-compliant solution to safeguard customer data and flexible KYC and KYB modules for easy integration. The company aims to streamline card issuance and management for a wide range of clients, from startups to established businesses.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
2014Year Founded
$158.9MTotal Funding
SERIES_CCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Unlimited Paid Time Off
401(k) Company Match
Life Insurance
Employee Discounts

Risks

Increased competition could erode Lithic's market share.
Changes in network policies may impact Lithic's cost structure.
New regulatory requirements could increase operational costs for Lithic.

Differentiation

Lithic offers direct card network integrations, reducing reliance on third-party providers.
The company provides a PCI-compliant iFrame solution to protect customer information.
Lithic's flexible KYC/KYB modules integrate seamlessly with existing setups.

Upsides

Increased demand for virtual cards boosts Lithic's customer base.
Growing interest in embedded finance aligns with Lithic's platform capabilities.
Expansion of digital wallets enhances Lithic's digital wallet control features.

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