River

Staff Software Engineer

River17 months ago
Location

Remote Americas + Europe

Type

Full Time

Salary

USD 200,000 – 250,000

Level

Staff

Role

Staff Software Engineer

Posted

Nov 4, 2024

Full TimeStaff

The role

Summary

River is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their innovative Bitcoin-focused financial technology team. The ideal candidate will be a technical leader capable of architecting scalable web applications using Elixir, React, and Postgres, while driving technical excellence and mentoring team members in a rapidly growing fintech environment.

What you'll do

System Architecture: Architect and develop new features in Elixir-powered web applications and APIs, ensuring scalability and performance
Technical Leadership: Present innovative technical solutions to senior leadership, aligning engineering initiatives with company strategic goals
Project Management: Collaborate closely with product management to plan, scope, and execute complex technical projects
Code Quality: Write high-quality, thoroughly tested code and actively participate in code reviews
Team Development: Mentor team members, foster a culture of technical excellence, and proactively identify and eliminate technical roadblocks

What we look for

Technical

Web Stack ExpertiseProven experience with Elixir, React, and Postgres in production environments
System DesignDemonstrated ability to design, build, and maintain scalable production services
Web SecuritySolid understanding of web security fundamentals

Education

DegreeBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field preferred

Experience

Professional ExperienceMinimum 6+ years of professional software engineering experience
Production SystemsTrack record of building and maintaining large-scale, reliable systems
Problem SolvingExperience developing solutions for complex and ambiguous technical challenges

Skills

Required skills

ElixirAdvanced programming skills in Elixir for backend development
ReactProficient in React for frontend development
PostgresExperienced with Postgres database management and optimization

Nice to have

Fintech KnowledgeUnderstanding of financial technology and Bitcoin ecosystem
KubernetesExperience with Kubernetes for container orchestration

Compensation & benefits

Salary

USD 200,000 – 250,000 (annual)

Stock options

Available

Benefits

Medical Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

Equity Compensation

Significant stock option package

Flexible Time Off

Unlimited PTO policy

Retirement Planning

401k retirement savings plan

Parental Support

Dedicated parental leave separate from standard PTO

Interview process

  1. 1
    Initial Screening — Phone or video call with recruiting team to assess background and fit
  2. 2
    Technical Interview — In-depth technical discussion focusing on system design, coding skills, and problem-solving abilities
  3. 3
    Team Interview — Interviews with potential team members to evaluate technical and cultural alignment
  4. 4
    Leadership Interview — Discussion with senior engineering leadership about technical vision and mentorship capabilities
  5. 5
    Final Offer — Comprehensive offer including salary, equity, and benefits package
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River

River

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River is a financial institution focused on Bitcoin, aiming to build a more open and equitable global financial system. The company provides a platform for both retail and institutional clients to buy, sell, and learn about Bitcoin. Its services include recurring buys, private client services, secure cold storage, and comprehensive reporting. River's mission is to empower individuals and businesses to access and utilize Bitcoin, thereby contributing to the development of a better financial future. It operates within the growing digital asset market, catering to those interested in Bitcoin investment and education.

San Francisco, USAFounded 2019river.com

Tech Stack

Languages
ElixirJavaScript
Frameworks
React
Databases
Postgres
Tools
Kubernetes
Other
Bitcoin Technologies
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