Senior Software Engineer, Cloud Infrastructure

Who we are :

Shape a brighter financial future with us.

Together with our members, we’re changing the way people think about and interact with personal finance.

We’re a next-generation financial services company and national bank using innovative, mobile-first technology to help our millions of members reach their goals.

The industry is going through an unprecedented transformation, and we’re at the forefront. We’re proud to come to work every day knowing that what we do has a direct impact on people’s lives, with our core values guiding us every step of the way.

Join us to invest in yourself, your career, and the financial world.

The Role :

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our Cloud Infrastructure team to create high-quality solutions that simplify complex tasks and enhance developer productivity.

You will have the opportunity to directly impact the direction and architecture of our cloud infrastructure, focusing on networking, compute, and storage using Kubernetes and AWS.

If you are a seasoned Software Engineer with a passion for building robust infrastructure solutions and a strong background in cloud technologies, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

What You’ll Do :

• Design, develop, and maintain software that enables developers to efficiently interact with our cloud infrastructure and services.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and design solutions that are intuitive, efficient, scalable, and reliable.
• Provide technical leadership for the Cloud Infrastructure team to design and implement strategies for optimizing cloud costs, resource utilization, and overall performance.
• Lead the development of software solutions to enable engineers to seamlessly use networking, compute, and storage services within AWS and Kubernetes environments.
• Identify opportunities for automation and process improvement to enhance developer productivity.
• Collaborate with cloud and software engineers to integrate solutions seamlessly into cloud environments.
• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to other team members.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in cloud infrastructure and software engineering.

What You’ll Need :

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of software development experience.
• Expertise in cloud platforms including AWS and cloud-native technologies.
• Strong programming fundamentals (Java / Kotlin, Python, Go).
• Strong understanding of software design principles and best practices.
• Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools and practices (e.g. Terraform).
• Experience with cloud storage solutions, compute resources management, and networking in AWS.
• Familiarity with CI / CD pipelines and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI / CD).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to think strategically about cloud infrastructure and platform design.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Experience with container orchestration (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes), networking, and service meshes (e.g., Istio).
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g. Datadog).
• Experience with service discovery and load balancing solutions.
• Experience with security and compliance in cloud environments.

Compensation and Benefits

The base pay range for this role is listed below. Final base pay offer will be determined based on individual factors such as the candidate’s experience, skills, and location.

To view all of our comprehensive and competitive benefits, visit our Benefits at SoFi page!

Pay range : $128,000.00 - $240,000.00

Payment frequency : Annual

This role is also eligible for a bonus, long term incentives and competitive benefits. More information about our employee benefits can be found in the link above.