Backend Engineer II, Investment Products Team

At Acorns, our mission is to look after the financial best interests of the up-and-coming, beginning with the empowering, proud step of micro-investing. How do we accomplish our mission? Our values. Lead With Heart - With compassion, integrity, and tenacity, inspire yourself and others to move past all previous thresholds of possibilityMake Bold Decisions - We are creating a new world. Be optimistic, adventurous, and courageous. Leap fearlessly into the futureAlways Build Trust - Say what you mean, mean what you say, and do what you say you’re going to do. We are all owners. We are one teamNever Stop Growing - Change IS the constant. Stay hungry and curious. Be relentless in the pursuit of progressFind a way - Never settle, no excuses, nothing is impossible. Just make it happenOur values guide us, and our mission drives us. Come join us and help deliver financial wellness for the whole family, putting the tools of wealth-making into everyone’s hands._______________________________________________________________________Backend Engineer II | AcornsAcorns is seeking an experienced Backend Engineer II for our Investment Products team who has a passion for building robust, scalable, software and systems for customer focused financial products, loves learning new technologies on the job, thinks creatively to solve complex problems, and enjoys working collaboratively.This role has the option to be remote or based in our Irvine, CA, or New York, NY offices.What you will do at Acorns:Contribute to production code by implementing ticketsSupport grooming and refining efforts in the engineering roadmapCollaborate cross-functionally with Product, Project Management, and Leadership teamsOptimize performance of business-critical processesAlign with engineering leadership to help define and promote team-wide priorities, including features, infrastructure, and toolingScope level of effort and deliver projects with internal and external teamsPropose scalable, efficient solutions to complex problemsLead and execute technical initiativesWhat you will bring to Acorns:3-4+ years of relevant experience building and supporting production softwareExpertise with SQL or NoSQL solutionsExperience with API design and implementation (REST/GraphQL)Strong understanding of object oriented and functional programming paradigmsExpertise in a major, dynamically typed, programming languageStrong understanding of algorithms, time complexity, data structures and design patternsStrong track record of good software engineering practices such as code reviews, deep focus on quality and documentationExperience with AWS is a plusExperience with Ruby and Typescript is a plusUnderstanding of GraphQL is a plusExperience with Databricks is a plus but not essentialThirst for delivering game-changing productsExceptional drive and precision in deliveryA belief that your work is tied to your life's missionOptimistic about the potential of societal changeStrong sense of ownershipPassionate about making high customer impact and moving key metricsHunger to deliver game-changing productsYou are not expected to have experience with all listed requirements. If you feel passionate about Acorns' mission, vision, and values, please apply. What we offer: Competitive salary and stock optionsA comprehensive benefits package for you and your familyFlexible work location, hours, and paid time off 401(k) matchingMonthly Acorns account contribution & GoHenry account for your familyMindfulness and Financial Wellness resources, Headspace and Addition WealthAcorns Career Development Program (Ongoing training sessions, development plans, development check-ins, Cornerstone’s online training platform)Roots Leadership Program for Emerging LeadersCommunity week onsite gatherings and various virtual eventsTalented and motivated team members who care deeply about one another, our mission, and our customers.The rare opportunity to create a new world. We inspire one another every day to do meaningful work that solves big societal challenges.About Acorns:Acorns is a financial wellness app that helps everyday people and families save and invest money for the long term. Since 2014, Acorns has grown into a global company with multiple life stage products serving the needs of kids, teens, adults, and parents. Named one of Time’s “World’s Best Brands of 2024,” Acorns has helped over 13 million people save & invest over $22 billion dollars, much of it from spare change and small amounts.Compensation Information:The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $156,700 and $184,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, equity grants, and discretionary cash bonus awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.Work Authorization:Acorns participates in E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. For more information about E-Verify, please visitwww.e-verify.gov

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