Senior Software Engineer
Remote
Remote (Canada)
CA$81,175 - CA$101,468/yearly
Senior Level
Top Benefits
Praise: We believe in generously recognizing each other’s talents and contributions, and sharing the goodness we see
Health and wellness: We cover your premiums for health, dental, and vision. Plus, your pet gets his/her/its own insurance, on us
Flexible time off: We take time to relax and recharge when needed. We have unlimited time off for most employees and encourage an average of 5 weeks per year
About the role
Who you are
- Strong CS fundamentals with 5+ years backend engineering experience
- Proficiency in Object-Oriented languages like Java
- Ability to deliver clean, well-tested code with thorough documentation
- Skill in evaluating and adapting existing designs and technology choices
- Clear, concise communication skills both written and verbal
- Receptiveness to feedback with demonstrated humility and empathy
- Commitment to continuous learning in technology and payments domain expertise
- Quality-focused mindset with testing and performance engineering experience
- Collaborative approach to cross-functional teamwork
- Payments or FinTech experience
- End-to-end service ownership experience including infrastructure maintenance, IaC, CI/CD, and observability tools like Datadog
What the job involves
- As a talented Senior Software Engineer, you will own the delivery of high-impact projects that advance our team's strategic goals while maintaining exceptional quality standards.
- You'll leverage your software design expertise to decompose complex business problems into well-designed solutions with multiple interacting components. You will mentor and elevate less-experienced engineers through code reviews, technical guidance, and leading by example
- Craft efficient, reusable code that solves complex problems independently
- Design maintainable components with clear, testable APIs
- Partner with stakeholders to resolve technical ambiguities, balancing details with the big picture
- Engage in team processes including agile ceremonies, code reviews, and on-call rotations
- Champion improvements to projects and processes
- Foster team community and mentor junior engineers
- The mission of the Transaction Excellence team is to ensure every change to our Core Transactions platform meets the highest standards of quality and reliability, fostering an engineering culture of confidence over fear.
- Through a comprehensive and layered testing methodology that spans functional and performance testing, we balance rapid product delivery with rigorous quality standards, strengthening customer trust and accelerating Marqeta's ability to enable strategic use cases
The application process
- Application Submission
- Recruiter Video Call
- Coding Interview and Hiring Manager Interview
- Virtual “Onsite” consisting of three 45-60 minute rounds
- Offer!
Benefits
- Praise: We believe in generously recognizing each other’s talents and contributions, and sharing the goodness we see
- Health and wellness: We cover your premiums for health, dental, and vision. Plus, your pet gets his/her/its own insurance, on us
- Flexible time off: We take time to relax and recharge when needed. We have unlimited time off for most employees and encourage an average of 5 weeks per year
- Marqeta paid family leave: We support all families. We offer 12 weeks of paid leave for all new parents and up to 20 for birthing parents. We also offer 4 weeks of caregiving leave
- 401k match: We invest in your future. We’ll match 50% of your contribution and up to 6% of your salary
- Meaningful equity: As owners of the company, we’re all in this together. Full-time employees will receive equity in Marqeta
- Giving back: We recognize we’re part of a larger community and encourage employees to donate their time and expertise to organizations they support
- Monthly stipend: You’ll get an additional monthly stipend on your paycheck to help fund your daily commute, cell phone, and/or internet connectivity
- Stock discount: The Employee Stock Purchase Program allows employees to buy discounted company stock
About Marqeta
Financial Services
1001-5000
Modern life is fueled by modern financial solutions that are so seamlessly woven into our daily lives, you almost forget they are there. At Marqeta, we don’t just think about how we transact, we think about how those transactions can unlock delight with every digital experience. Our modern card issuing platform enables our world-class customers to create tailored and embedded financial solutions that cater to the evolving needs of today’s consumers.
Marqeta is a flexible-first company with headquarters in Oakland, CA. We’re passionate about empowering our people to make a significant impact and do the best work of their lives, all while revolutionizing the way millions experience the movement of money.
Senior Software Engineer
Remote
Remote (Canada)
CA$81,175 - CA$101,468/yearly
Senior Level
Top Benefits
Praise: We believe in generously recognizing each other’s talents and contributions, and sharing the goodness we see
Health and wellness: We cover your premiums for health, dental, and vision. Plus, your pet gets his/her/its own insurance, on us
Flexible time off: We take time to relax and recharge when needed. We have unlimited time off for most employees and encourage an average of 5 weeks per year
About the role
Who you are
- Strong CS fundamentals with 5+ years backend engineering experience
- Proficiency in Object-Oriented languages like Java
- Ability to deliver clean, well-tested code with thorough documentation
- Skill in evaluating and adapting existing designs and technology choices
- Clear, concise communication skills both written and verbal
- Receptiveness to feedback with demonstrated humility and empathy
- Commitment to continuous learning in technology and payments domain expertise
- Quality-focused mindset with testing and performance engineering experience
- Collaborative approach to cross-functional teamwork
- Payments or FinTech experience
- End-to-end service ownership experience including infrastructure maintenance, IaC, CI/CD, and observability tools like Datadog
What the job involves
- As a talented Senior Software Engineer, you will own the delivery of high-impact projects that advance our team's strategic goals while maintaining exceptional quality standards.
- You'll leverage your software design expertise to decompose complex business problems into well-designed solutions with multiple interacting components. You will mentor and elevate less-experienced engineers through code reviews, technical guidance, and leading by example
- Craft efficient, reusable code that solves complex problems independently
- Design maintainable components with clear, testable APIs
- Partner with stakeholders to resolve technical ambiguities, balancing details with the big picture
- Engage in team processes including agile ceremonies, code reviews, and on-call rotations
- Champion improvements to projects and processes
- Foster team community and mentor junior engineers
- The mission of the Transaction Excellence team is to ensure every change to our Core Transactions platform meets the highest standards of quality and reliability, fostering an engineering culture of confidence over fear.
- Through a comprehensive and layered testing methodology that spans functional and performance testing, we balance rapid product delivery with rigorous quality standards, strengthening customer trust and accelerating Marqeta's ability to enable strategic use cases
The application process
- Application Submission
- Recruiter Video Call
- Coding Interview and Hiring Manager Interview
- Virtual “Onsite” consisting of three 45-60 minute rounds
- Offer!
Benefits
- Praise: We believe in generously recognizing each other’s talents and contributions, and sharing the goodness we see
- Health and wellness: We cover your premiums for health, dental, and vision. Plus, your pet gets his/her/its own insurance, on us
- Flexible time off: We take time to relax and recharge when needed. We have unlimited time off for most employees and encourage an average of 5 weeks per year
- Marqeta paid family leave: We support all families. We offer 12 weeks of paid leave for all new parents and up to 20 for birthing parents. We also offer 4 weeks of caregiving leave
- 401k match: We invest in your future. We’ll match 50% of your contribution and up to 6% of your salary
- Meaningful equity: As owners of the company, we’re all in this together. Full-time employees will receive equity in Marqeta
- Giving back: We recognize we’re part of a larger community and encourage employees to donate their time and expertise to organizations they support
- Monthly stipend: You’ll get an additional monthly stipend on your paycheck to help fund your daily commute, cell phone, and/or internet connectivity
- Stock discount: The Employee Stock Purchase Program allows employees to buy discounted company stock
About Marqeta
Financial Services
1001-5000
Modern life is fueled by modern financial solutions that are so seamlessly woven into our daily lives, you almost forget they are there. At Marqeta, we don’t just think about how we transact, we think about how those transactions can unlock delight with every digital experience. Our modern card issuing platform enables our world-class customers to create tailored and embedded financial solutions that cater to the evolving needs of today’s consumers.
Marqeta is a flexible-first company with headquarters in Oakland, CA. We’re passionate about empowering our people to make a significant impact and do the best work of their lives, all while revolutionizing the way millions experience the movement of money.