Imprint
Tech / AI / Software
StaffSoftwareEngineer
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“Staff Software Engineer at Imprint. Skills: Go, distributed systems architecture, cloud infrastructure platforms, technical leadership. Architect and lead the development of secure, reliable, and scalable backend systems. Provide technical leadership and mentorship across multiple teams and projects”
Industry & Context.
complex problem-solving abilities; troubleshooting; debugging
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
8+ years of professional software engineering experience
Nice to Have
Experience building and scaling financial platforms, infrastructure, or foundational engineering systems, Background in leading major architectural migrations or system modernization initiatives, Deep expertise in observability, monitoring, and site reliability engineering practices, Experience with event-driven architectures, streaming systems, and advanced data processing pipelines, Track record of open source contributions, technical publications, or industry speaking engagements, Experience working in high-growth technology companies or complex technical environments, Knowledge of advanced security practices, compliance frameworks, and risk management
What You'll Do.
Architect and lead the development of secure
and scalable backend systems
Provide technical leadership and mentorship across multiple teams and projects
Establish and champion coding standards
architectural principles
and technical direction for the engineering organization
Partner closely with product
and engineering leadership to align technical strategy with business goals
Drive continuous optimization of system performance
and reliability to support rapid growth and evolving business demands
high-impact projects and initiatives end-to-end—from architecture and strategic planning through successful deployment and ongoing optimization
Drive the evolution of developer experience through advanced tooling
comprehensive observability frameworks
and platform reliability improvements
Mentor and develop engineers through code reviews
and technical guidance
Contribute to the technical roadmap and identify opportunities for innovation
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner closely with product, design, and engineering leadership; cross-functional collaboration
Communication Scope
Exceptional communication
Process & Methodology
strategic planning, end-to-end project ownership
Full Job Description
WHO WE ARE Imprint is reimagining co-branded credit cards & financial products to be smarter, more rewarding, and truly brand-first. We partner with companies like Crate & Barrel, Rakuten, Booking.com, H-E-B, Fetch, and Brooks Brothers to launch modern credit programs that deepen loyalty, unlock savings, and drive growth. Our platform combines advanced payments infrastructure, intelligent underwriting, and seamless UX to help brands offer powerful financial products—without becoming a bank. Co-branded cards account for over $300 billion in U.S. annual spend—but most are still powered by legacy banks. Imprint is the modern alternative: flexible, tech-forward, and built for today’s consumer. Backed by Kleiner Perkins, Thrive Capital, and Khosla Ventures, we’re building a world-class team to redefine how people pay—and how brands grow. If you want to work fast, solve hard problems, and make a real impact, we’d love to meet you. Learn more about us on Imprint's Technology blog https://tech.imprint.co. WHAT YOU'LL DO - Architect and lead the development of secure, reliable, and scalable backend systems - Provide technical leadership and mentorship across multiple teams and projects - Establish and champion coding standards, architectural principles, and technical direction for the engineering organization - Partner closely with product, design, and engineering leadership to align technical strategy with business goals - Drive continuous optimization of system performance, scalability, and reliability to support rapid growth and evolving business demands - Own complex, high-impact projects and initiatives end-to-end—from architecture and strategic planning through successful deployment and ongoing optimization - Drive the evolution of developer experience through advanced tooling, comprehensive observability frameworks, and platform reliability improvements - Mentor and develop engineers through code reviews, design sessions, and technical guidance - Contribute to the tec
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