Job Title: Staff Software Engineer

Company Name: Imprint

Job Details: $200k-$250k/yrRemoteFull,Time

Job Url: https://hiring.cafe/viewjob/w6ipqnyujsibd6at

Job Description: Posted 3mo agoStaff Software Engineer@ ImprintView All JobsWebsiteSan Francisco or New York$200k-$250k/yrRemoteFull TimeResponsibilities:Architecting systems, Mentoring engineers, Leading standardsRequirements Summary:8+ years of professional software engineering experience; strong backend focus.Technical Tools Mentioned:Go, Java, Python, AWS, GCP, Azure, GitHub Actions, ArgoCD
Who We AreImprint is reimagining co-branded credit cards & financial products to be smarter, more rewarding, and truly brand-first. We partner with companies like Crate & Barrel, Rakuten, Booking.com, H-E-B, Fetch, and Brooks Brothers to launch modern credit programs that deepen loyalty, unlock savings, and drive growth. Our platform combines advanced payments infrastructure, intelligent underwriting, and seamless UX to help brands offer powerful financial products—without becoming a bank.Co-branded cards account for over $300 billion in U.S. annual spend—but most are still powered by legacy banks. Imprint is the modern alternative: flexible, tech-forward, and built for today’s consumer. Backed by Kleiner Perkins, Thrive Capital, and Khosla Ventures, we’re building a world-class team to redefine how people pay—and how brands grow. If you want to work fast, solve hard problems, and make a real impact, we’d love to meet you.What You'll DoArchitect and lead the development of secure, reliable, and scalable backend systemsProvide technical leadership and mentorship across multiple teams and projectsEstablish and champion coding standards, architectural principles, and technical direction for the engineering organizationPartner closely with product, design, and engineering leadership to align technical strategy with business goalsDrive continuous optimization of system performance, scalability, and reliability to support rapid growth and evolving business demandsOwn complex, high-impact projects and initiatives end-to-end—from architecture and strategic planning through successful deployment and ongoing optimizationDrive the evolution of developer experience through advanced tooling, comprehensive observability frameworks, and platform reliability improvementsMentor and develop engineers through code reviews, design sessions, and technical guidanceContribute to the technical roadmap and identify opportunities for innovationWhat We Look ForExceptional proficiency in programming languages such as Go (our primary backend language), Java, Python, or similar languagesExtensive experience architecting complex distributed systems, with a deep understanding of advanced design patterns and architectural paradigmsProven track record designing and delivering mission-critical systems that operate at massive scale with exceptional reliabilityProven track record designing and delivering mission-critical systems that operate at massive scale with exceptional reliabilityAdvanced knowledge of sophisticated data structures, algorithms, and performance optimization techniquesDeep expertise with cloud infrastructure platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and advanced CI/CD practices using GitHub Actions, ArgoCD, and infrastructure-as-codeExceptional proficiency in troubleshooting, debugging, and complex problem-solving abilities, with experience resolving critical production incidentsExceptional communication, cross-functional collaboration, and technical leadership skillsDemonstrated experience driving technical decision-making and mentoring senior engineers8+ years of professional software engineering experienceNice to HaveExperience building and scaling financial platforms, infrastructure, or foundational engineering systemsBackground in leading major architectural migrations or system modernization initiativesDeep expertise in observability, monitoring, and site reliability engineering practicesExperience with event-driven architectures, streaming systems, and advanced data processing pipelinesTrack record of open source contributions, technical publications, or industry speaking engagementsExperience working in high-growth technology companies or complex technical environmentsKnowledge of advanced security practices, compliance frameworks, and risk managementPerks & BenefitsCompetitive compensation and equity packagesLeading configured work computers of your choiceFlexible paid time offFully covered, high-quality healthcare, including fully covered dependent coverageAdditional health coverage includes access to One Medical and the  option to enroll in an FSA16 weeks of paid parental leave for the primary caregiver and 8 weeks for all new parentsAccess 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 productivityImprint is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Imprint is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Imprint welcomes talented individuals from all backgrounds who want to build the future of payments and rewards. If you are passionate about FinTech and eager to grow, let’s move the world forward, together.