Imprint

Staff Software Engineer

Remote

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$170,000 – $195,000Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Technology, Payments, Credit Card ServicesIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess exceptional proficiency in programming languages such as Go, Java, or Python, along with extensive experience architecting complex distributed systems and a deep understanding of advanced design patterns and architectural paradigms. They should have a proven track record of designing and delivering mission-critical systems that operate at massive scale with exceptional reliability, and demonstrate advanced knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and performance optimization techniques. Furthermore, they must possess expertise with cloud infrastructure platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure, and advanced CI/CD practices using tools like GitHub Actions and infrastructure-as-code, coupled with exceptional troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

As a Staff Software Engineer at Imprint, you will architect and lead the development of secure, reliable, and scalable backend systems, providing technical leadership and mentorship across multiple teams and projects. You will establish and champion coding standards and architectural principles, partner closely with product and design teams to align technical strategy with business goals, and drive continuous optimization of system performance and reliability. You will own complex, high-impact projects end-to-end, contribute to the technical roadmap, identify opportunities for innovation, and mentor and develop engineers through code reviews and technical guidance, while also driving the evolution of developer experience through tooling and observability improvements.

Skills

Backend Systems
System Architecture
Scalability
Reliability
Performance Optimization
Coding Standards
Technical Leadership
Mentorship
Observability
Tooling
Design Sessions
Technical Roadmap

Imprint

Designs and manages co-branded credit card programs

About Imprint

Imprint designs and manages co-branded credit card programs for well-known American brands. By partnering with these brands, Imprint creates credit cards that attract modern consumers, aiming to enhance the value of their partners' customer relationships. The company focuses on increasing metrics such as average spending, shopping frequency, and annual sales for cardholders. Imprint's process is notably faster than traditional credit card issuers, allowing them to launch new programs in about three months instead of the typical 18 months. Additionally, Imprint prioritizes customer service, offering a premium experience to cardholders. The goal of Imprint is to provide brands with effective credit card solutions that drive customer loyalty and sales.

Key Metrics

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
2020Year Founded
$197.5MTotal Funding
SERIES_CCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Competitive compensation and equity packages
Leading configured work computers of your choice
Unlimited vacation policy
Fully covered, high-quality healthcare including fully covered dependent coverage
Additional health coverage includes access to One Medical and option to enroll in an FSA
16 weeks of paid parental leave for the primary caregiver and 8 weeks for all new parents
An understanding that successful remote work requires flexibility and an appreciation for asynchronous work
Access to industry leading technology across all of our business units — stemming from our philosophy that we should invest in resources for our team that foster innovation, optimization, and productivity
Limited edition Imprint Credit Card (no hard pull) for the first 100 team members only. Get 1.5% cash back on all purchases, plus additional perks

Risks

Increased competition from traditional issuers adopting fintech innovations.
Potential regulatory scrutiny could increase compliance costs for Imprint.
Economic downturns may reduce transaction volumes and Imprint's revenue.

Differentiation

Imprint launches co-branded credit card programs in just three months.
Imprint offers tailored rewards programs for each brand's specific needs.
Imprint provides 'white-glove treatment' customer service to all cardholders.

Upsides

Imprint raised $75M in Series C funding to fuel innovation.
Increased consumer interest in digital wallets boosts demand for Imprint's solutions.
Partnerships with traditional banks expand Imprint's co-branded card opportunities.

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