Knot

Senior / Staff Product Engineer

Knot22 months ago
Location

New York, NY

Type

Full Time

Salary

USD 160,000 – 240,000

Level

Senior

Role

Senior Product Engineer

Posted

May 25, 2024

Full TimeSenior

The role

Summary

Knot is seeking a Senior/Staff Product Engineer to join their innovative fintech platform that enables merchant and banking connectivity. The ideal candidate will leverage full-stack engineering skills to build user-facing features across Knot's product ecosystem, with a focus on creating seamless financial technology solutions that empower consumers and businesses.

What you'll do

Product Feature Development: Build and enhance user-facing features across Knot's product suite, including CardSwitcher and TransactionLink platforms
Full-Stack Engineering: Develop robust frontend and backend solutions using modern web technologies and ensuring high-quality, scalable implementations
User Experience Optimization: Foster a culture of deep care for industry-leading user experiences, focusing on intuitive and performant product interactions
Technical Innovation: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive product innovation and solve complex technical challenges in the financial technology space

What we look for

Technical

Frontend TechnologiesExpert-level proficiency in React, TypeScript, Styled Components, Material-UI, and CSS modules
Backend TechnologiesStrong skills in Node.js, Python, Go, with experience in API development and real-time communication technologies
Database SkillsProficiency with CloudSQL, Redis, and relational database management

Education

Educational BackgroundBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience

Experience

Professional ExperienceMinimum 5+ years of full-stack engineering experience with a proven track record of shipping high-quality products at scale
Performance OptimizationDemonstrated ability to improve system observability and resolve performance and user experience challenges

Skills

Required skills

React DevelopmentAdvanced React and TypeScript development skills
Full-Stack EngineeringComprehensive full-stack development capabilities across frontend and backend technologies
System DesignStrong system design and architectural thinking for scalable software solutions

Nice to have

Fintech ExperiencePrior experience in financial technology or consumer application development
Cloud InfrastructureFamiliarity with Google Cloud Run, Kubernetes (k8s), and cloud-native deployment strategies

Compensation & benefits

Salary

USD 160,000 – 240,000 (annual)

Stock options

Available

Benefits

Health Insurance

100% coverage for medical, dental, and vision insurance for employee and dependents

Equity Compensation

Generous early employee equity package

Performance Bonus

Annual bonus up to 20% of base salary

Time Off

Unlimited PTO with flexible work arrangements

Parental Leave

Comprehensive parental leave policy

Office Perks

Herman Miller Aeron Desk Chair, NYC office location, and frequent team meals


Interview process

  1. 1
    Initial Screening Preliminary review of application and resume by recruiting team
  2. 2
    Technical Phone Screen Initial discussion of technical skills, experience, and background with engineering team member
  3. 3
    Technical Interview In-depth technical assessment covering full-stack development skills, system design, and problem-solving capabilities
  4. 4
    Onsite/Virtual Interview Comprehensive interview rounds with multiple engineering team members, including coding challenges and system design discussions
  5. 5
    Final Interview Discussion with leadership about team fit, role expectations, and long-term potential

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