Staff Software Engineer (ML/AI, Full-stack)
RiverUnited States •
Posted January 17, 2026
200000 - 250000 USD
Full Time
About the Company
River is a U.S.-based fintech company that provides Bitcoin brokerage and full-reserve custody services to both individuals and businesses through a single, user-friendly mobile app and website. The firm focuses on empowering users to take control of their finances by leveraging Bitcoin, the world’s only incorruptible digital currency. River’s key value proposition lies in its secure, end-to-end custody infrastructure and commitment to building the most trusted financial institution in the crypto space. The company fosters a culture of innovation, transparency, and customer‑centric service, attracting talent that values integrity and technological excellence.
Job Description
At River, we're building the world's most trusted financial institution to empower people to take ownership of their financial lives through Bitcoin. We're looking for a Staff Software Engineer to build and own data-heavy backend systems that power automation and decision-making across onboarding, risk, compliance, and operations, leveraging AI/ML in production.
Requirements
- 6+ years of experience in software engineering
- Designed, built, and maintained production systems at scale and understand how to build reliable systems
- Take ownership of systems and are comfortable solving ambiguous problems
- Experience working with data-heavy systems, pipelines, and complex integrations
- Familiarity with machine learning systems and how models are trained, deployed, and used in production
- Strong judgment around correctness, reliability, and operational risk
Benefits
- Significant equity stock options
- Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
- Unlimited PTO
- Parental Leave separate from regular PTO policy
- 401k
