The Role
Technology versatility is a critical success factor for our team. The ability to stretch beyond one's specialty by learning new technologies quickly and contributing to the team's goals is highly valued. Prosper's Engineering culture encourages leadership, technical ownership, and cross-functional development of well-rounded engineers who have a holistic view of problem-solving and solution design.
As a Staff Software Engineer, you will play a key technical leadership role, driving architectural decisions, mentoring engineers, and contributing to the long-term vision of our backend systems. You will work on complex and large-scale distributed systems, guiding technical initiatives while remaining hands-on in implementation. Above all, we are looking for an innovative and collaborative engineer who thrives in a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence.
Technologies we use: Java, Kotlin, Spring Boot, REST APIs, Node.js, Microservices, GraphQL, React, JavaScript, GCP
This role is a HYBRID opportunity, based two days a week (Wednesday & Thursday) from our San Francisco office.
About Our Technology Team
We are growing our Technology team to support our various financial products. The ideal candidate is passionate about learning the Fintech domain and delivering cutting-edge, high-quality solutions to solve business problems. We utilize a progressive, test-driven, Agile development methodology that places a high premium on communication, teamwork, sound design and clean implementation.
About Us
Founded in 2005 as the first peer-to-peer marketplace lending platform in the U.S., Prosper was built on a simple idea: connect people who want to borrow money with those who want to invest. Since inception, Prosper has helped more than 2 million people gain access to affordable credit with over $27 billion in loans originated through its platform. Our mission is to help our customers advance their financial well-being through a variety of products including personal loans, credit, home equity lines of credit (HELOC), and our newest product, HELoan. Our diverse culture rewards accountability and cross functional teamwork because we believe this encourages innovative thinking and helps us deliver on our mission.
We’re on a mission to hire the very best, and we are committed to creating exceptional employee experiences where everyone is respected and has access to equal opportunity. We realize that new ideas can come from everywhere. It is important to us that every hire connects with our vision, mission, and core values. Join a leading fintech company that’s democratizing finance for all!
Our Values
Diversity expands opportunities
Collaboration creates better solutions
Curiosity fuels our innovation
Integrity defines all our relationships
Excellence leads to longevity
Simplicity guides our user experience
Accountability at all levels drives results
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws.
Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)
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At Prosper, we're looking for people with passion, integrity, and a hunger to learn. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't precisely match the job description. Your unique skill set and diverse perspective will stand out and set you apart from other candidates. Prosper thrives with people who think outside of the box and aren't afraid to challenge the status quo. We invite you to join us on our mission to advance financial well-being.
Prosper is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Prosper will consider for employment qualified applicants who are non-US citizens and will provide green card sponsorship.
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Welcome to Prosper, where we believe in connecting people with financial opportunities! We’re on the lookout for a passionate Staff Software Engineer to join our dynamic team in sunny San Francisco, CA. Here at Prosper, your role will not only involve designing and developing cutting-edge, microservices-based distributed systems but also driving architectural decisions that align with our innovative goals. You'll step into a vital technical leadership position, mentoring fellow engineers and fostering a culture of continuous learning and collaboration. We value a holistic view of problem-solving, and your ability to dive into various technologies, including Java, Kotlin, and GCP, will be crucial in our fast-paced, Agile environment. Expect to tackle complex challenges ranging from migrating on-premise services to the cloud, leading your team through those transitions, and enhancing our backend systems with best practices. Your previous experience in building large-scale systems will shine here, and your leadership will help shape our engineering culture. So, if you’re eager to grow, innovate, and transform the fintech landscape while enjoying a flexible work environment, Prosper may be the perfect place for your next adventure.
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Prosper Marketplace, Inc. was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in San Francisco. The lending platform is owned by Prosper Funding LLC, a subsidiary of Prosper Marketplace, Inc. Loans originated through the Prosper marketplace are made by WebBa...
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