We empower past, present, and soon-to-be students to maximize their financial futures through thoughtful guidance and impactful products.
We build tools that help people feel in control of their financial future, including:
- - low rates, people-first service, and flexible payments.
- - break free from high interest rates or monthly payments.
- - access to thousands of scholarships to help students pay less.
- Collaborate with Product Management, Design, and business stakeholders to establish the business requirements for all application software initiatives.
- Direct the day-to-day operations associated with the agile development and delivery of new software applications, system modifications, and/or business enhancements. Anticipate, identify, and resolve technical issues that may inhibit product line enhancements and project goals.
- Identify career development plans for each direct report and facilitate career advancement opportunities by fostering a culture of mentoring, learning, and information sharing.
- Act as primary technical liaison between Engineering and business departments during system outages, interruptions in processing, and for the design and development of system requirements for enhancement requests needed to support the product line.
- Inspire and lead engineering teams with vision, passion, and drive.
- Analyze and present to the business sponsors and senior management all information, including cost/benefit analysis, pertinent to specific development projects. Provide insight and recommendations as needed to assist the business in making informed decisions related to the cost, prioritization, scheduling, and implementation of all system enhancements and technical solutions.
- Lead the design of application modules and/or components to augment and enhance existing and third-party software application systems.
- 6+ years of Software Development experience.
- 4+ years of developing large-scale web-based application systems.
- 2+ years of management/supervision experience with software development project teams.
- Extensive experience in CMS frameworks, and frontend languages such as ReactJs or NextJs.
- Strong understanding of responsive design principles and mobile-first development.
- Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and related frontend technologies.
- Excellent leadership and team management skills with a track record of building and leading successful engineering teams.
- Effective communication and collaboration abilities, with experience working cross-functionally.
- Willing to travel to the Oakland office monthly to collaborate with other Earnies.
- Cloud-based microservice architecture
- Mobile app development
- FinTech experience
- Full stack experience
- This role will be based in the San Francisco Bay Area, CA.
- While you’ll enjoy the flexibility of remote work, we also love to see our Earnies face-to-face! We ask you to join us at our Oakland office for 3 consecutive days a month for team collaboration and some fun. It's a chance to connect, share ideas, and maybe even grab some coffee together!
What makes an “Earnie” culture:
- – Drivers are satisfied by making things happen, not coming along for the ride. They feel a strong sense of ownership for their projects and teams and demand high standards from themselves and others.
- – Humble team players check their egos and consider the team’s needs above their own. They are self-aware of their strengths and opportunities for improvement.
- – People with a growth mindset approach challenges and failures as learning opportunities. They seek feedback to improve, give feedback to others, and genuinely want to perform well.
Earnies are committed to helping students live their best lives, free from the stress of student debt. If you’re as passionate as we are about our mission, read more below, and let’s build something great together!
- Health, Dental, & Vision benefits plus savings plans
- Mac computers + work from home stipend to set up your home office
- Monthly internet and phone reimbursement
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- RSUs
- 401(k) plan to help you save for retirement plus a company match
- Robust tuition reimbursement program
- $1,000 travel perk on each Earnie-versary to anywhere in the world
- Competitive days of annual PTO
- Annual “my day”
- Pet insurance!
- Competitive parental leave
- Plenty of Earnest swag, optional in person team gatherings, picnics, celebrations, and plenty of fun virtual events
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A little about our pay philosophy: We take pride in compensating our employees fairly and equitably. We are showcasing a range of your potential base salary. The successful candidate’s starting pay will also be determined based on job-related qualifications, internal compensation, and budget. This range may be modified in the future.
Pay Range
$230,000—$262,000 USD
What We Do
Earnest, founded in 2013, is a technology company that insists on providing exceptional student lending products and services to earn happy clients. Every day, Earnest employees, or as we like to call ourselves, Earnies, are working hard to shape thae next generation of finance. Earnest empowers people with the financial capital they need to live better lives. We strive to eliminate unnecessary costs from the system and offer our clients the lowest possible rates.
Our mission is to make higher education accessible and affordable for everyone. Our products empower anyone seeking higher education to reduce the total price tag of their degree, supercharge their ability to pay down student debt, and get on the right financial track fast.
Our values were built into the core of Earnest on day one. These values guide our ship and keep us constantly aligned. We believe in a culture that supports a Diverse, Inclusive, and Equitable workforce where everyone can have a sense of belonging to each other and our mission.
Earn Happy Customers
Our success comes from anticipating their needs and providing the solutions they’re looking for
Better is Better
The path to great means getting better every day. We push ourselves, and each other, to remain curious and think differently.
PhD in Moving Fast
Our customers are tired of long wait times and large student loan bills so we constantly seek out ways to deliver faster.
Passion for Challenges
Perseverance and optimism are just the start to take on the inertia of a national trillion-dollar problem.
Impact is a Team Sport
We maximize our impact when we act as one team.
Why Work With Us
Our mission to maintain and strengthen diversity and inclusion through employee-led Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) empowers our Earnies to step into leadership roles and drive our culture. Through ERGs, and with the support of our Executives, we provide a safe space for all Earnie's to be their true selves and to promote diverse backgrounds.
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