Senior Staff Software Engineer

EarnIn

Location

Mountain View, US

Posted

1 month ago

Department

Engineering

Salary

$279,000-$341,000

What they actually want (must-haves)

8+ years of software engineering experience
Proven track record defining and executing technical strategy for large-scale distributed systems
Demonstrated ability to lead architecture and delivery across multiple engineering teams
Deep hands-on experience designing and operating secure, highly available distributed backend systems
Strong expertise across identity, trust, security, privacy, or regulated-data systems
Deep understanding of authentication and authorization protocols including OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, SAML, RBAC/ABAC, MFA

Nice to have

Experience in FinTech, regulated industries, identity, fraud, privacy, security, or compliance-sensitive environments

What the job really is

As a Senior Staff Software Engineer at EarnIn, you will define and evolve the Identity & Trust platform, focusing on secure customer onboarding and data protection. Your responsibilities include leading architecture across multiple teams, driving high-impact technical initiatives, and establishing engineering patterns for secure experiences. You will also mentor engineers and collaborate with various stakeholders to translate complex needs into technical strategies.

Benefits

Base salary range of $279,000-$341,000
Equity
Benefits
Hybrid position requiring in-person work from Mountain View HQ 2 days a week

Things to weigh

No specific mention of career advancement opportunities
Salary range provided but no details on how it is determined
Role involves significant cross-team collaboration which may require strong interpersonal skills

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