Senior Backend Engineer - Core Product Innovation
KikoffSan Francisco, California, United States
Posted October 21, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
Kikoff is a financial technology company founded in 2019 with a mission to simplify credit building for individuals. The company offers a range of services including its proprietary Credit Account, Rent & Bill Reporting, and an AI-powered Debt Negotiation tool. Kikoff's team of data scientists, engineers, and financial experts leverages artificial intelligence to create accessible and efficient solutions for consumers seeking to improve their credit scores and achieve financial wellness. With over 2 million customers and unicorn status, Kikoff is committed to empowering people to build the life they deserve.
Job Description
Kikoff is a fast-growing FinTech unicorn focused on simplifying financial tools for consumers, aiming to provide affordable and accessible financial services. This role as a Senior Backend Engineer will design, prototype, and scale a new core product initiative, working closely with product and data teams to implement elegant, performant APIs and architectures. The company is building a zero-to-one initiative to redefine financial goals.
Requirements
- Design, prototype, and scale the new product initiative.
- Work closely with product and data teams.
- Translate abstract ideas into elegant, performant APIs and architectures.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Meaningful equity
- Flexible vacation policy
- Competitive pay
