Senior Software Engineer (Backend-Leaning Product Engineer)

Who is Recruiting from Scratch: Recruiting from Scratch is a specialized talent firm dedicated to helping companies build exceptional teams. We partner closely with our clients to deeply understand their needs, then connect them with top-tier candidates who are not only highly skilled but also the right fit for the company’s culture and vision. Our mission is simple: place the best people in the right roles to drive long-term success for both clients and candidates. https://www.recruitingfromscratch.com/ Title of Role: Senior Software Engineer (Backend-Leaning Product Engineer) Location: New York, NY Company Stage of Funding: Series B (~$22M raised) Office Type: Hybrid (3+ days/week onsite) Salary: $205,000 – $225,000 + Equity Company Description Our client is a mission-driven, venture-backed fintech company building AI-powered systems that modernize debt repayment and financial recovery. Their platform helps financial institutions improve recovery outcomes while maintaining consumer dignity and regulatory compliance across thousands of operational scenarios. The engineering organization is highly product-oriented, collaborative, and writing-first. Engineers are expected to think beyond implementation details—owning outcomes, influencing product direction, and helping shape scalable systems used by millions of consumers. What You Will Do Design, build, and scale backend-leaning product systems serving millions of consumersOwn features end-to-end, from system design through rollout and operational monitoringCollaborate closely with product, design, operations, and engineering teamsHelp scale borrower communication, activation, and financial operations infrastructureBuild APIs, backend services, and workflow automation systemsContribute to architectural decisions and long-term platform scalabilityMentor engineers and improve engineering best practices across teamsParticipate in product discussions and challenge assumptions thoughtfully Ideal Candidate Background 5–10+ years of software engineering experience in product-oriented environmentsStrong backend engineering fundamentals (Python preferred; stack flexibility acceptable)Experience owning production systems at scaleStrong systems-thinking and architectural reasoning abilityExcellent communication and structured thinking skillsComfortable operating in ambiguous, fast-moving environmentsExperience collaborating cross-functionally beyond engineering Preferred Experience building AI-powered workflows or LLM-enabled systemsStartup or high-ownership engineering culture experienceStrong product instincts and ability to influence roadmap decisionsExperience with AWS, PostgreSQL, APIs, and distributed systemsFounder, side project, or strong “spike” signals demonstrating initiativeExperience mentoring or leading engineering initiatives informally Compensation and Benefits Competitive base salary: $205,000 – $225,000Equity packageHybrid NYC work environmentOpportunity to work on high-impact financial infrastructure with real consumer outcomesStrong engineering culture focused on ownership, systems thinking, and communicationHigh visibility across product and leadership teamsVisa transfers supported on a case-by-case basisThis is an ideal opportunity for backend-leaning product engineers who want to build scalable systems, influence product direction, and operate with significant ownership in a mission-driven environment.