The Role:

We are looking for an eager Senior Staff Software Engineer excited to dive in and help build and support the cutting edge technology systems of the Lending Finance Platform team, which support our Capital Markets and Accounting business functions. SoFi is trying to push the boundaries of lending and provide next-level products for our members and investors, and we are seeking anyone with big ideas and a drive to help achieve our goals.

We value forward-thinking engineers who are hands-on, take ownership, and drive delivery. You’ll be surrounded by a talented team where mentorship, knowledge-sharing, and collaboration are central to our culture. We’re seeking someone who is not only an expert in full-stack development but also understands how to leverage data for impactful reporting and aggregation across the platform.

As a senior staff software engineer, you will be part of a team that is empowered to make technical decisions that have direct impact on the success of the business. You will be in the middle of it all – working with partner teams in Lending Engineering and Data Science, implementing new functionality, architecting our system, squashing bugs, maintaining the health of our code, delivering scalable and highly-available services, and continually growing as an engineer. The ideal candidate is both forward-thinking and hands-on, has a strong sense of ownership and drive for delivery, and is a good mentor and co-worker. 

At SoFi, we pride ourselves on the collaboration between Product, Design, and Engineering and so you will be involved in the entire product lifecycle, from ideation through building, testing, deploying, monitoring, supporting, and continual improvements and evolution of mission-critical systems. You’ll face and solve a wide range of challenges: technical, product, and operational, shaping your personal growth and career along the way, as well as using your areas of expertise to grow the capabilities of the rest of the team.

What You’ll Do:

Hands-on Engineering/ Technical Leadership & Strategy

• Write production-grade, scalable backend code using Java, Kotlin, Spring Boot, and modern frameworks.
• Debug and resolve complex systems issues in high-scale, real-time services.
• Develop APIs, services, and platform infrastructure that support loan servicing, payment schedules, and operational workflows.
• Drive hands-on delivery of critical projects like schedule generation, batching frameworks, and testing infrastructure.
• Architect platform-level services and improve systems for resilience, observability, and extensibility.
• Make high-leverage engineering decisions that balance speed, quality, and maintainability.

Raise the bar on engineering quality through hands-on contributions, design reviews, and technical mentorship.

Team Collaboration & Mentorship

• Partner with product, design, operations, and other engineering teams to build solutions that deliver business value and customer impact.
• Contribute to cross-functional platform efforts (e.g., onboarding, credit bureau reporting, collections APIs).
• Drive alignment on technical strategy and execution, with strong written and verbal communication.

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years experience as a software engineer, designing and implementing complex software solutions.
• Experience with React / Java / Spring / Kotlin / PostgreSQL / AWS. Expertise with any modern Java frameworks, REST APIs, and relational databases
• Deep understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and best practices for building scalable and robust applications.
• Proven experience in leading and mentoring engineering teams, promoting technical excellence and collaboration.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Experience with Kafka, Docker, Kubernetes, Spring Boot, cloud infrastructure, Terraform and CI/CD

Nice to have:

• Experience in financial services or fintech (loan servicing, payments, interest calculations, credit reporting, etc.)
• Experience with Temporal, Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, and CI/CD tooling.
• Exposure to data analytics or machine learning platforms.
• Familiarity with front-end technologies such as React, Scala, or Flutter.

ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY

onX is seeking a Senior Software Engineer who will contribute to meaningful, real-world outcomes that have a lasting impact for customers and the business. In this role, you’ll focus on onX’s Core Viewer cross-platform map rendering engine as part of the Map Viewer team, supporting map rendering for all onX verticals. You’ll take ownership of your work, collaborate closely with partners across the organization, and help move initiatives forward in an environment where priorities evolve, learning is celebrated, and you’re encouraged to keep stretching your skills. This role will report to the team's Engineering Manager.

WHAT YOU'LL DO
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• You will write C++, Swift and Kotlin, leveraging OpenGL and Metal
• You help develop a 3D map viewing SDK for mobile and web.
• Build reliability and performance tracking tools to monitor the map engine in production
• Serve as a map API subject matter expert for vertical application developers
• Optimize the rendering, culling, and spatial positioning algorithms  that drive the map’s visual presentation
• Set up dependency/artifact / build pipeline to create consumable dependencies for iOS, Android and web (Swift Package Manager, Android Libraries).
• Integrate automated testing and performance measurement into the Core Viewer CI pipeline for all platforms
• Look for opportunities to embed AI as a repeatable co-pilot in daily workflows by integrating experimentation into real work, and continuously refining its use with sound judgment and validation.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience shipping and maintaining production code
• At least one (1) year of experience was focused on 3D map rendering (WebGL, OpenGL, Vulcan, Metal and/or DirectX) and at  least (3) years of experience with mobile development.
• Fundamentals of graphics programming, including the Graphics Pipeline
• Experience with culling, clipping, and spatial partitioning algorithms. Quad- or oct-trees is a plus
• Concurrency and multithreading for network requests and computation
• Experience with protocol buffers
• Experience with working with analytics data, BigQuery or a similar big data query language
• Knowledge of scene graphs
• A strong computer science foundation
• Brings a humble approach and communicates with clarity across written and verbal formats
• A strong curiosity for exploring new technologies, including AI
• A shared passion for and ability to demonstrate onX’s Company Values.
• Permanent US work authorization is a condition of employment with onX.

ADDED BONUSES

Though not required, we would be thrilled to consider candidates with any of the following:

• Deep understanding of data structures to support spatial querying
• Experience with a multi-platform C++ code base
• An avid user of any of the onX apps

THE ONX EXPERIENCE

onX is a distributed company with more than 400 employees across the country. We come together regularly to work in person and stay connected through regional basecamps and a culture that balances individual ownership with deep collaboration.

While we move quickly, we’re not a scrappy start-up. We operate with clear goals, structure, and frameworks that guide how we prioritize and execute. Priorities matter. While they may shift, data shapes how we evolve as our business, products, and the world around us change.

Clear priorities and structure don’t limit ownership - they make it possible. You’ll have the autonomy to define your work and make meaningful decisions within clear strategic boundaries. You’ll partner closely with others to solve complex problems and build solutions that scale across teams and platforms. Along the way, you’ll be supported with feedback, tools, and opportunities to grow your craft as you take on new challenges.

WHERE YOU CAN WORK

onX has created a thriving distributed workforce designed to foster connection, collaboration, and shared experience across several US locations. We have two HQ locations in Bozeman and Missoula, MT and established virtual workforce Basecamps in Austin, TX; Denver, CO; Kalispell, MT; Minneapolis, MN; Portland, OR; Salt Lake City, UT; and Seattle, WA.

HOW YOU’LL BE COMPENSATED

onX is committed to compensating all employees fairly and equitably for their contributions. For this position, we are open to considering candidates ranging in two levels (level II and level III). Spanning these levels, applicants can expect to make between $148,000 to $182,000 upon hire. The pay range will vary based on experience, skills, certifications, and education among other factors as required in the job description. In addition, full-time onX employees are eligible for a grant of common share options with a vesting schedule and a potential annual bonus of 10% based on company performance.

WHAT WE’RE OFFERING YOU

• Competitive salaries, annual bonuses, equity, and opportunities for growth
• Comprehensive health benefits, including a no-monthly-cost medical plan
• Paid parental leave of 13 weeks for birthing parents and 5 weeks for non-birthing parents
• 401k matching at 100% for the first 3% you save and 50% from 3-5%
• Company-wide outdoor adventures and amazing outdoor industry perks
• Annual “Get Out, Get Active” funds to fuel your active lifestyle
• Flexible time away package that includes PTO, STO, VTO, and paid holidays

PERFORMANCE ESSENTIALS

In this role, success is driven by cognitive abilities such as concentration and problem-solving, essential for our computer-centric tasks. onX will explore reasonable accommodations to ensure that individuals with diverse abilities can fully engage in and contribute to the essential physical and mental functions of the job. If you need assistance or accommodation, please contact us at PC@onxmaps.com. 

Application Deadline is [day of week], [month] [day] at [0:00 pm] MST

Position open until filled. 

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General Application Information

This is not for a specific role. By applying here, you're joining our talent pool for future opportunities. 

While submitting this general application adds your profile to our Engineering talent pool for future consideration, we highly encourage you to check our careers page regularly and apply directly to any open positions that align with your qualifications and interests. This ensures you're actively considered for roles that match your skills, as we typically prioritize applications to specific job postings first when filling open positions.

ENGINEERING 

At onX, our Engineering team builds the technology that powers our innovative outdoor navigation apps. We work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where curiosity, problem-solving, and creativity are highly valued. Our engineers tackle challenges across multiple platforms and domains, delivering dynamic and reliable experiences to our users. 

Here are some of the technologies we use:

• iOS: Swift, SwiftUI
• Android: Kotlin, Jetpack, Compose
• Frontend: HTML, CSS, Javascript, Vue.JS
• Backend: Golang, Elixir, Rust, Postgres, GCP
• Data: Postgres, GCP, PostGIS, Python, ETL Pipelines
• Mapping: PostGIS, Mapbox

Just a reminder: This general application won’t replace applying for specific roles, so be sure to check back often and apply for any openings that fit your skills and experience.

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WHERE TEAM MEMBERS ARE LOCATED

Location requirements will vary by role and will be detailed in the specific job postings. For many of our Engineering roles, remote work is available from any state where onX is a registered employer. We currently support remote work across 25+ states.

Our headquarters are in Missoula and Bozeman, MT, with Basecamp locations across the U.S. We bring our passion for technology and the outdoors to work every day, aiming to inspire others to explore the wild.

Basecamps are remote clusters where fully remote onXers gather for work and adventure. Currently, our Basecamps are located within a 90-mile radius of the following cities:

• Austin, TX
• Denver, CO
• Minneapolis, MN
• Portland, OR
• Salt Lake City, UT
• Seattle, WA

For specific location details, please refer to the job postings.

HOW YOU’LL BE COMPENSATED

Compensation details will be job-specific and outlined in individual postings. 

onX is committed to compensating all employees fairly and equitably for their contributions. The pay range for any position will vary based on experience, skills, certifications, and education among other factors as required in the job description. In addition, full-time onX employees are eligible for a grant of common share options with a vesting schedule and a potential annual bonus of 10% based on company performance.