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full-timeSenior Software Engineer, Backend (product Engineering)
Brex · San Francisco, California, United States
Brex is a finance platform that provides corporate cards, banking, spend management, bill pay, and travel software to companies worldwide. The senior backend engineer role in San Francisco will involve designing, building, and scaling server‑side services that power Brex’s customer‑facing products. Day‑to‑day work includes collaborating with cross‑functional teams, translating user and sales requirements into APIs and data models, writing production‑grade code in Java, Kotlin or Python, and optimizing SQL or NoSQL data stores for performance and reliability. The engineer will own features from concept through deployment, monitor metrics, and ensure operational excellence. The position suits candidates with at least seven years of professional backend development experience, a track record of building scalable systems, strong knowledge of relational and non‑relational databases, and the ability to communicate effectively with product and support teams. A data‑driven mindset and commitment to high code quality are essential.
Education
- Level: Bachelor's degree
Key Skills
Notes
['Hybrid work: minimum three days in office per week, up to four weeks fully remote per year']
Experience required
7-7 years experienceAbout the Role Why join us Brex is the intelligent finance platform that enables companies to spend smarter and move faster in more than 200 markets. Engineering at Brex builds systems that scale with speed and intention, tackling hard technical problems with high autonomy and deep collaboration. Responsibilities Collaborate with engineers across the company to build new features and products end-to-end. Work alongside user‑facing teams like Sales and Support to understand customer needs. Design and implement solutions to improve customers' banking experiences. Own problems end‑to‑end, from user experience and data models to scalability, operability, and metrics. Tune and polish features to a high degree of excellence. Requirements 7+ years of professional experience designing, developing, and deploying backend applications. Experience building and designing scalable backend systems. Experience with SQL or NoSQL databases. Proficiency in backend programming languages such as Java, Kotlin, and Python. Familiarity with software engineering development cycles. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Skills for this role
| Role | Senior Software Engineer, Backend (product Engineering) |
|---|---|
| Company | Brex |
| Location | San Francisco, California, United States |
| Compensation | Not disclosed |
| Posted | 2026-09-16 |
| Deadline | Rolling |
Typical process for this type of role
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- 1ApplicationSubmit your resume through the apply link.
- 2ScreeningRecruiter reviews your background against the role.
- 3AssessmentA technical test, assignment, or coding round, depending on the role.
- 4Interview(s)One or more rounds with the hiring team.
- 5OfferOffer letter with compensation and start date.
Before you apply
0/4About Brex
Brex is a finance software platform that provides integrated financial services and software to help businesses manage their operations. The company serves over 35,000 customers, including startups, mid-size companies, and enterprises, as well as ecommerce brands. Its platform offers a suite of tools designed to automate financial workflows, including corporate cards, expense management, bill pay, accounting automation, and banking and treasury services. By utilizing AI-powered controls and integrations, Brex aims to help organizations manage spending, automate manual tasks, and operate globally across more than 120 countries. The platform is designed to support companies through various stages of growth, from initial launch to scaling operations.
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