Imprint

Tech / AI / Software

StaffSoftwareEngineer

$200–250k san francisco, california, united states FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Senior candidates.

The Brief

“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.

Tech / AI / Software
Problems you'll solve

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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