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Grifin

Senior Software Engineer

Reposted 2 Months Ago
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Hiring Remotely in United States
Senior level
Remote
Hiring Remotely in United States
Senior level
As a Senior Software Engineer, you will develop key product features for millions of users, collaborate with teams, and mentor others.
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Join Grifin and Revolutionize How People Invest

Grifin is a first-of-its-kind investing platform that brings investing into everyday life. Fresh off our Series A fundraise and backed by top-tier investors, we’re scaling rapidly to bring effortless, personalized investing to millions. Our mobile app automatically helps users invest in the companies where they shop - whether they’re grabbing coffee at Starbucks or paying for their Netflix subscription. By making investing simple, human, and fun, Grifin empowers people to build healthy financial habits over time. With customization options and a seamless user experience, we’re on a mission to make investing more accessible to everyone.


Our Users Love Us

Since our public launch in 2021, we've helped hundreds of thousands of people invest using our proprietary Stock Where You Shop™ technology. With over 1 million downloads and thousands of five-star reviews, our app is resonating with users around the country.


Your Opportunity - Build Technology that Improves Lives 

As an experienced Full Stack Engineer, you’ll join our lean but fast-growing team and contribute to developing key product features that will one day be used by millions of individuals and families. As an early team member, you’ll have amazing opportunities to help shape the culture of the engineering organization, drive best practices, and explore new ways of solving challenging problems at scale. You’ll work closely with product and design to understand the needs of our customers and represent their voice in how we architect our solutions.


What Excites Us About You 
  • You have 5+ years in professional software engineering
  • You have 3+ years building mobile apps, preferably with React Native.
  • You are proficient with MongoDB or similar noSQL databases.
  • You are experienced in ExpressJS for server-side logic.
  • You are familiar with AWS (ECS, EC2, Step Functions, Lambda, SQS).
  • You are skilled in building and securing REST APIs.
  • You are able to integrate APIs into mobile applications.
  • You have a passion for mentoring and uplifting the engineering team.
  • Previous startup success as a founder or very early stage team member. You’ve been a part of a successful acquisition or scaled from a Series A to IPO.
  • You’re a yes person - there is always a way to accomplish the task at hand. You believe everything is solvable.


What Motivates You 
  • You love a challenge and you don’t just show up for the wins. You’re in it for the hard parts too.
  • You’re interested in learning new things and can pick them up quickly.
  • You’re a curious, scrappy, highly-motivated innovator excited about working in a fast-paced early-stage startup.
  • You’re an avid team player.
  • You’re gritty and persistent. 
  • You question everything and believe that innovation comes from trying new things.
  • You trust your gut, validate with data, and love operating as an owner.


Our Perks and Benefits 
  • Equity ownership with the opportunity to grow stake as we scale.
  • Fully remote by design.
  • Company laptop (MacBook Pro).
  • Home office setup allowance.
  • Unlimited PTO.
  • Multiple medical Insurance plans available.
  • Monthly health & wellness allowance.
  • Annual professional development allowance.


Our Commitment

Inclusion is one of our core values. We are fully invested in hiring and growing a diverse team of high performers. We’re committed to creating a positive and connected work environment for all. We believe that uniqueness in ideas, experiences, and backgrounds makes us a better Grifin. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics in the location in which the candidate is applying.

To paraphrase Warren Buffett: when hiring, we look for intelligence, initiative, and integrity. But we also seek passionate, mission-driven people who are ready to think big and move fast. If that sounds like you, even if you don’t check every box—we want to hear from you.


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