Senior Software Engineer, Backend (Machine Learning)

Lendbuzz

Boston, MA

Full Time

Senior

150k-165k

7 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

At Lendbuzz, we believe financial opportunity should be more personalized and fair. We develop innovative technologies that provide underserved and overlooked borrowers with better access to credit. From our employees to our dealers, partners, and borrowers, we've built a company and a culture around a resolute belief in the promise and power of diversity. We value independent and critical thinking. We are seeking a talented Senior Software Engineer, Backend to join our dynamic Machine Learning Engineering team. In this hybrid role, you will collaborate with the team at our Boston headquarters to develop and maintain our backend infrastructure, design new architecture, and work closely with frontend engineers to create seamless API integrations.

Key Responsibilities

Build the development of backend infrastructure right from the ground up
Embrace continuous learning across both technical and business domains to ensure a well-rounded perspective
Strive for versatility, avoiding being pigeonholed into a single role
Collaborate closely with the engineering team to build a robust architecture and system designs for new products
Drive the creation of internal tools and seamless integration with external APIs
Play a pivotal role in the expansion, testing, and release of products, making a tangible impact on thousands of customers
Mentor and support junior team members, fostering their growth and development

Requirements

6+ years of hands-on experience as a professional software engineer
A Master's degree in Computer Science or a strong foundation in CS
Expertise in Python, REST, demonstrating mastery in its application
Proficient in managing relational databases and transactions, particularly with PostgreSQL
Fluent in navigating the Linux command-line and adept in using utilities like grep and find, as well as proficient in git
Excellent written communication skills essential for effective collaboration and documentation
Experience designing and implementing APIs and microservices

Working at Lendbuzz

We believe: Diversity is a competitive advantage. We celebrate our differences, and are better when we have a variety of experiences, viewpoints, and backgrounds. Compassion is a strength. We care about our customers and look to build long-term relationships with them. Simplicity is a key feature. We work hard to make our forms and processes as painless and intuitive as possible. Honesty and transparency are non negotiable. We incorporate these traits in all of our interactions. Financial opportunity belongs to everyone. We work every day to improve lives by extending this opportunity. If you believe these things too then we would love to hear from you!

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