Staff Software Engineer (Backend Services)

Activehours Inc.

Job Overview

Location

Bengaluru, India

Job Type

Full-time

Full Job Description

📋 Description

• As a Staff Software Engineer (Backend Services) at EarnIn, you will play a critical role in building and scaling the core financial infrastructure that powers real-time earned wage access for millions of users living paycheck to paycheck.
• You will design and implement scalable, high-quality backend features and REST APIs, drive end-to-end execution of complex initiatives from design to production, maintain and extend test automation to support CI/CD, mentor engineers through code and architecture reviews, collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product, Design, Data Science, and Marketing, debug and resolve production issues across services and infrastructure, and continuously evaluate new technologies for business impact.
• You will join the Core Services team at EarnIn, a pioneer in earned wage access backed by top-tier investors including A16Z, Matrix Partners, DST, Ribbit Capital, and operating with a strong financial runway. The company is rapidly expanding its engineering presence in Bengaluru as part of a hybrid work model requiring 2+ days in the office, with opportunities to collaborate with and travel to Mountain View HQ and Bangkok Site.
• In this role, you will deepen your expertise in backend systems architecture, technical leadership, and mentorship while contributing to a mission-driven product that promotes financial inclusion. You’ll have the opportunity to shape the evolution of EarnIn’s platform, influence engineering standards, and grow into a broader technical leadership role within a high-impact, innovative fintech environment.

🎯 Requirements

• 7+ years in backend development, with experience in a tech lead role
• Bachelor’s/Master’s/PhD in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience
• Proficient in C#, Kotlin, or Java
• Strong experience architecting and optimizing complex, data-driven systems
• Proven ability to lead technical strategy, mentor engineers, and drive delivery
• Excellent communication skills across distributed teams

🏖️ Benefits

• Excellent employee benefits including healthcare
• Internet/cell phone reimbursement
• Learning and development stipend
• Opportunities to collaborate with and travel to Mountain View HQ and Bangkok Site

Skills & Technologies

Java

Kotlin

REST

Backend

Senior

Hybrid

Degree Required

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About Activehours Inc.

Activehours Inc., operating as Earnin, provides a mobile app that lets workers access earned wages before payday. Users link their bank account and employment data, then transfer up to $100 per day of wages already earned but not yet paid. The service is free; revenue comes from optional tips and expedited transfer fees. The company targets hourly and gig workers facing cash-flow gaps, positioning itself as an alternative to payday loans and overdrafts.

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