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Software Engineer, Product

Prelim

New York, NYRemoteFull-time$160–170K/yrPosted 5mo agoVerified open 1w ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$160–170K/yr
Location
New York, NYRemote
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

Prelim is hiring a Software Engineer, Product. Prelim seeks a Software Engineer, Product to architect and build a platform that powers onboarding for financial institutions worldwide, handling everything from simple deposits to complex treasury services. The fully remote role involves working directly with customers, product teams, and engineering leadership to deliver scalable, reliable systems.

Key focus areas include Architect and build features across the entire stack handling massive scale and complexity, Build, enhance and fix systems that integrate with legacy bank infrastructure and third‑party compliance providers, and Solve complex technical challenges around multi‑tenant architecture, real‑time data processing, and bank‑grade reliability.

Successful candidates bring Bachelor's In Computer Science, Bachelor's In Computer Engineering, and Bachelor's In Software Engineering. Important skills include System Design, Scalable Architectures, Solving Complex Technical Problems, Breaking Down Complicated Banking Requirements, Building Elegant Solutions, and Business Impact.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

System DesignScalable ArchitecturesSolving Complex Technical ProblemsBreaking Down Complicated Banking RequirementsBuilding Elegant SolutionsBusiness ImpactTechnical ExcellenceShipping FeaturesUXWorking Directly With CustomersUnderstanding Complex NeedsIterating Quickly Based on FeedbackOwning Significant Parts of ProductShaping Technical DecisionsReactNode.jsPostgreSQLBusiness Context

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Computer ScienceBachelor's in Computer EngineeringBachelor's in Software EngineeringLegally Authorized to Work in the United StatesLocated Within the Continental United StatesModern Web Technologies ExperienceDegree in or Software Engineering

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match
Parental Leave

Full job description

Build the platform that will power every type of financial institution onboarding

Prelim is seeking a Software Engineer, Product to join our rapidly growing and fully remote US team. You'll have the opportunity to architect and build the platform that handles every conceivable type of financial institution onboarding, from simple deposit accounts to complex treasury services for millions of people. If you're passionate about solving massive-scale engineering challenges and eager to be part of a fast-paced remote startup culture, we encourage you to apply to join our team today!

As a Software Engineer, Product at Prelim, you will own critical parts of the platform that powers digital onboarding for financial institutions across the world. You'll work directly with our customers, product team, and engineering leadership to build systems that handle everything from online deposit account opening to in-branch experiences, account maintenance, treasury services onboarding, credit card applications, and every other type of financial institution onboarding imaginable.

This isn't just another full-stack role, it's the chance to build the infrastructure that millions depend on.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Architect and build features across our entire stack handling massive scale and complexity.

  • Build, enhance and fix the systems that seamlessly integrate with legacy bank infrastructure, core banking systems, and third-party compliance providers.

  • Solve complex technical challenges around multi-tenant architecture, real-time data processing, and bank-grade reliability requirements.

  • Work directly with major banks to understand their unique onboarding requirements and translate complex business logic into elegant technical solutions.

  • Own the performance, scalability, and reliability of systems processing millions of applications across hundreds of different banking products.

Qualifications:

  • Experience with modern web technologies (React, Node.js, PostgreSQL preferred). Whether you're a new graduate with impressive projects or an experienced engineer, we want to hear from you.

  • Strong system design skills and experience with scalable architectures, you'll be building systems that immediately help millions.

  • You thrive on solving complex technical problems with business context. You can break down complicated banking requirements and build elegant solutions.

  • You care about business impact and can balance technical excellence with shipping features that move the business forward.

  • You think deeply about user experience, whether you're building for every day people opening accounts or bank employees processing applications.

  • You're excited about working directly with customers, understanding their complex needs, and iterating quickly based on feedback.

  • You want to own significant parts of the product and help shape technical decisions as we scale.

  • A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Software Engineering.

  • Legally authorized to work in the United States and located within the continental United States

About Prelim

Prelim is a San Francisco and New York City-based startup that operates with fully remote positions across the US, helping banks onboard their customers. Our platform is designed to streamline the account opening process for both consumers and businesses, accelerating speed-to-market and enhancing the customer experience for financial institutions. If you’re excited to help shape the future of the banking industry, we encourage you to apply and join our team at Prelim. We are seeking individuals who are driven, ambitious, and eager to make a real impact in a traditional industry ready for technological innovation.

We offer equity, a sponsored 401K, parental leave, and fully paid health, vision, and dental insurance. Additional benefits include unlimited PTO, a remote work stipend, a life-style stipend, and twice-yearly company retreats.

Prelim values diversity and inclusion; people of all backgrounds are welcome to join our mission to transform banking.

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