Senior Software Engineer

Kiavi is one of the nation's largest private lenders to residential real estate investors, using data and technology to provide capital for scaling businesses.
$134,700 - $224,500
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
101 - 500 Employees
5+ years of experience
Finance · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Senior Software Engineer

Kiavi, formerly known as LendingHome, is a leading private lender revolutionizing residential real estate investment through technology-driven solutions. With over $22 billion in loans funded and 71,000+ projects completed, we're making a significant impact in revitalizing America's housing market. As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll join our 400+ strong team in building and maintaining our sophisticated loan origination platform.

We're seeking experienced engineers who can architect complex systems, champion code quality, and drive technical strategy. You'll work in a hybrid environment with offices in San Francisco and Pittsburgh, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact solutions. The role offers competitive compensation ranging from $134,700 to $224,500 depending on location, plus comprehensive benefits.

You'll have the opportunity to work with modern technologies including Ruby, JavaScript, TypeScript, and Kotlin, while helping us transition from a monolithic Rails application to a distributed service architecture. We value engineers who are product-focused, self-driven, and excellent communicators. You'll contribute to reducing technical debt, ensure customer success, and help shape the company's future.

The position offers extensive benefits including premium healthcare coverage, flexible time off, generous parental leave, and equity opportunities. Join a company that's been recognized in Forbes Fintech 50 and named one of Inc Magazine's Best Places to Work, while helping transform the real estate investment landscape.

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Responsibilities For Senior Software Engineer

  • Architect and own large parts of complex loan origination platform and web applications
  • Champion code quality through peer-reviewed designs and code
  • Focus on test automation using unit, integration and end-to-end testing
  • Contribute to reducing technical debt initiatives
  • Collaborate with design, product teams, and business stakeholders
  • Own technical strategy for broad or complex requirements
  • Deliver high impact initiatives that provide value to customers

Requirements For Senior Software Engineer

Ruby
JavaScript
TypeScript
Kotlin
Node.js
React
PostgreSQL
Redis
Kafka
  • 5+ years of professional software engineering experience
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
  • Self-driven with strong desire to succeed and learn
  • Ability to deliver results quickly and improve team productivity
  • Leadership potential and ability to work with leaders across the company
  • Experience with service-oriented architecture preferred
  • Knowledge of application security preferred

Benefits For Senior Software Engineer

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Parental Leave
  • Free employee medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • HSA with company contribution ($500 individual/$1000 family)
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • Life and AD&D insurance
  • Remote work setup reimbursement up to $500
  • $75 monthly internet/phone stipend
  • Flexible time off
  • Up to 8 weeks paid medical/caregiver leave
  • 12 weeks paid parental leave
  • 401(k) with 100% match up to 3% or $4,000
  • Stock option grants for eligible roles
  • Commuter benefits for in-office workers

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