Senior Backend Engineer - Core Product Innovation

Kikoff • San Francisco, CA

75d

About The Position

We’re building something new — a bold fintech initiative designed to reshape how customers meet their financial goals. This is more than another feature: it’s a zero-to-one journey that could define the next chapter of our company’s impact. As a Senior Backend Engineer, you’ll play a foundational role in designing, prototyping, and scaling the new initiative on top of our core product. You’ll own end-to-end decisions, working closely with product and data teams to translate abstract ideas into elegant, performant APIs and architectures that can truly move the needle for our users — and our business.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a backend engineer.
• Strong understanding of API design and architecture.
• Experience with scalable systems and performance optimization.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in fintech or consumer finance.
• Familiarity with AI technologies.
• Background in building consumer brands.

Responsibilities

• Design, prototype, and scale new fintech initiatives.
• Own end-to-end decisions in the development process.
• Collaborate with product and data teams.
• Translate abstract ideas into APIs and architectures.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage - Kikoff covers the full cost of health insurance for the employee.
• Meaningful equity in the form of RSUs.
• Flexible vacation policy to help you recharge.
• Competitive pay based on experience consisting of base + equity + benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees