Mercury

Software Engineer - Product

New York, New York, United States

$140,800 – $158,400Compensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Services, Banking, FintechIndustries

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Remote
  • Employment Type: Full-time
  • Salary: $140,800 - $158,400 USD (US employees), $140,800 - $158,400 CAD (Canadian employees) - Ranges are competitive and based on experience.

Mercury is seeking passionate Backend and Full-Stack Engineers to join our growing product engineering group. We are committed to providing an exceptional banking experience for startups and are focused on anticipating customer needs. This role offers a chance to contribute to a product-minded team, build lovable products, and shape the future of Mercury.

Requirements

  • Experience: 2-5 years of backend or full-stack development experience.
  • Technical Skills:
    • Knowledge of or excitement to learn Haskell, React, TypeScript, and Redux.
  • Product Mindset: Passionate about product development and experience building and shipping new products.
  • User Empathy: Ability to empathize with users and channel their perspective into building lovable products.
  • Problem-Solving: Capacity to balance tradeoffs and find creative solutions.
  • Communication & Collaboration: Effective communication and collaboration skills with peers and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

  • Feel a strong sense of product ownership and actively seek responsibility.
  • Work in an autonomous environment on a close-knit team with a “startup within a startup” feel.
  • Partner closely with designers and product leaders to ship lovable experiences.
  • Contribute to the development of Mercury’s product engineering group (Banking, Everyday Experiences, Expansion, Risk).

Application Instructions

Company Information

  • Total Rewards: Base salary, equity (stock options), and benefits.
  • Compensation: Salary and equity ranges are highly competitive within the SaaS and fintech industry and are updated regularly. Offers are based on experience, expertise, location, and internal pay equity.

Skills

Haskell
React
TypeScript
Redux
Backend Development
Full-Stack Development
Product Development
User Empathy
Problem-Solving
Collaboration

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.

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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