Staff Platform Software Engineer at EarnIn

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

FinTechIndustries

Requirements

Senior technical leadership experience in cloud infrastructure, operating systems, networks, application performance, storage, and databases
Expertise in critically evaluating needs of rapidly growing companies and solving complex cloud challenges at scale
Hands-on ability to lead technical deep dives and drive high-level strategy
Mentoring and coaching skills for senior engineers in advanced cloud operations practices
Ability to thrive in a hybrid work environment (ideally from Bengaluru office)

Responsibilities

Serve as a key architect and thought leader in cloud infrastructure, guiding the team on best practices for resilient, high-performance systems; mentor and coach senior engineers
Provide oversight of hosted Linux and Windows systems, networks, databases, and applications; identify and solve critical performance, scalability, and stability challenges
Design and develop reusable components and operational strategies to enhance scalability, performance, and monitoring of cloud systems; collaborate on company-wide solutions
Lead establishment and evolution of infrastructure-as-code best practices, driving automation, self-healing, and security standards
Drive operational cost savings through service optimizations, autoscaling, and distributed processing architectures; partner with finance team
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (security, engineering, business) to align operational strategies with company objectives; provide thought leadership in observability, automation, and disaster recovery
Continuously evaluate tools and processes; lead efforts to socialize, present, and implement enhancements for operational efficiency
Develop and maintain high-quality documentation on best practices, installation, provisioning, and configuration; ensure organizational alignment on standards
Participate in and lead on-call rotations; use post-mortems to guide long-term system reliability improvements
Act as a liaison between cloud operations and business stakeholders, presenting technical information understandably to ensure alignment

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Cloud InfrastructureAWSKubernetesLinuxNetworkingDatabasesStorageAutomationCI/CDPlatform Engineering

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the work arrangement or location for this role?

This position will ideally be hybrid from our Bengaluru office (HSR Layout) as part of our expanding site.

What benefits does EarnIn offer?

EarnIn offers excellent benefits, including healthcare, internet/cell phone reimbursement, a learning and development stipend, and opportunities to travel to our Mountain View HQ.

What is the salary range for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What skills and experience are required for this Staff Platform Engineer role?

The role requires expertise in cloud infrastructure, oversight of Linux and Windows systems, networks, databases, and applications, infrastructure-as-code best practices, and the ability to solve performance, scalability, and stability challenges.

What makes a strong candidate for this position?

Strong candidates excel at critically evaluating the needs of a rapidly growing company, anticipating and solving complex cloud challenges at scale, leading technical deep dives, and mentoring other engineers.

EarnIn

Provides early wage access without fees

About EarnIn

Earnin allows individuals to access their earned wages before payday without any fees or interest. Users can cash out a portion of their earnings and benefit from features like the "Balance Shield," which helps maintain their bank account balance. Unlike traditional financial institutions, Earnin operates on a model where users choose how much to pay for the service, fostering a community-driven approach. The company's goal is to create a fairer financial system that prioritizes accessibility and mutual support.

Palo Alto, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2012Year Founded

$184.9MTotal Funding

SERIES_CCompany Stage

FintechIndustries

201-500Employees

Benefits

Life in balance - Ten company holidays and flexible time off so you can rest and recharge when you need it most. With pay, no catch.

Family matters - When your family grows, we want your focus on them. Our generous parental leave policy and wellness funds make it easy to put yourself and loved ones first.

Learn & grow - A commitment to career development that includes regular training for team members and managers alike, 360 feedback, and an annual stipend for growth opportunities.

Company culture - Employee Resource Groups provide growth opportunities and allow you to create the company you want to work at (more on that below).

Health & wellness - Flexible healthcare options across medical, dental, and vision—and a free Employee Assistance program offering mental health resources and legal advice.

Save & support - Includes Earnin’s 401(K) and FSA plans with tax advantages for retirement, healthcare, and dependent care expenses.

Risks

Legal challenges from deceptive lending allegations could harm Earnin's reputation.

Increased competition in early wage access may impact Earnin's market share.

Reliance on voluntary contributions may not sustain long-term revenue.

Differentiation

Earnin offers fee-free early wage access, unlike traditional payday loans.

Users choose their payment amount, fostering a community-driven financial model.

Balance Shield feature provides automatic deposits to prevent overdrafts.

Upsides

Earnin has facilitated over $15 billion in earnings access since 2013.

Recognition as Best Payments App highlights Earnin's fintech innovation.

Partnerships with gig platforms could expand Earnin's user base.

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