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# Software Engineer

- **Company:** CARDLESS, INC.
- **Location:** San Francisco, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $165,000.0 - $260,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Databases, Data Integrity, Distributed Systems, Python (Programming Language), Reliability of Systems, Backend, Machine Learning Operations
- **Published:** September 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/software-engineer-backend-509978335

## About the Role

* Strong experience designing and implementing backend systems and services that operate at scale (typically 5+ years of industry experience)
 * Solid understanding of distributed systems, APIs, databases, and infrastructure fundamentals
 * Proficiency with a modern backend language (e.g. Java, Python) and ecosystem
 * Track record of delivering complex technical projects end-to-end, collaborating effectively with cross-functional partners
 * Deep, low-level expertise in one or more backend domains (e.g., databases, scaling systems, distributed systems)
 * Passion for building robust, maintainable systems that have real-world impact for customers

Nice to have

 * Experience building and maintaining external, public-facing APIs
 * Familiarity with financial systems, reconciliation workflows, or data integrity challenges
 * Exposure to ML pipelines or feature stores

## Description

* Design and build scalable, secure, and high-performance backend systems and services that support Cardless's core financial products
 * Contribute to architectural discussions and decisions to evolve our platform as we grow
 * Take ownership of projects from design through production - including requirements gathering, implementation, testing, deployment, and ongoing maintenance
 * Collaborate cross-functionally with product managers, designers, other engineers, and stakeholders (external partners, risk, compliance) to deliver high-quality features quickly and reliably
 * Identify and drive improvements in system reliability, observability, performance, and developer experience
 * Provide technical guidance and thought partnership to peers across the engineering organization


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