5+ years of experience building and scaling production systems
Familiarity with AI tools for enhancing product delivery speed and quality
Strong fundamentals in software development; Ruby on Rails experience is a plus
Proactive problem-solver who thrives in ambiguity
Effective communicator, able to translate technical concepts for diverse audiences
Experience developing shared infrastructure for multiple teams
Understanding of identity verification and KYC is a plus
Responsibilities
Build and enhance systems that support Kikoff's product offerings
Own critical platform services for scalable and robust infrastructure
Ensure platform reliability and continuous improvement
Collaborate with product teams to facilitate faster development cycles
Debug complex scenarios and rectify unusual data states
Drive innovation and efficiency through the application of AI technologies
Lead initiatives that promote clear communication and teamwork
Benefits
Work alongside serial entrepreneurs with extensive industry experience
Opportunity to create a significant impact on consumers' financial lives
Collaborative and inclusive work environment with a focus on craftsmanship
Backed by reputable investors providing stability and growth potential
Flexibility to innovate and influence product direction
Full Job Description
Senior Software Engineer - Product Platform
At Kikoff, we've redefined how people build financial confidence, helping millions of Americans establish credit, access smarter financial products, and reach their goals.
We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our Product Platform team, where you'll build and evolve the foundational systems that power every product we ship. You'll own critical platform services that the entire engineering organization depends on-our identity and KYC infrastructure, furnishing systems, and other core capabilities that need to be rock-solid, scalable, and continuously improving. Your work will directly enable product teams to move faster and serve customers better.
What We're Looking For
5+ years of experience building and scaling production systems.
Comfortable leveraging AI tools to work smarter and ship better products faster without sacrificing quality.
Experience with Ruby on Rails is a plus but not required; we value strong fundamentals and the ability to learn quickly.
A builder's mindset - thrives in ambiguity, takes initiative, and enjoys owning systems end-to-end.
You communicate technical complexity clearly and appropriately depending on the audience, listen actively and humbly to feedback, and know that great software is built by teams, not individuals.
Experience building platform services or shared infrastructure used by multiple teams
Knowledge of identity verification and KYC processes a plus
Excellent debugging instincts and the ability to piece together how unusual data states occurred
