Software Engineer, Chime

Ruby

$119-207.3k

+ Bonus and equity package

Postgres
Ruby
MySQL
Rails
Ruby on Rails
Mid and Senior level
Remote in US
Chime

Mobile banking for the everyday person

Job no longer available

Chime

Mobile banking for the everyday person

1001+ employees

FintechB2CLifestyleBankingMobile

Job no longer available

$119-207.3k

+ Bonus and equity package

Postgres
Ruby
MySQL
Rails
Ruby on Rails
Mid and Senior level
Remote in US

1001+ employees

FintechB2CLifestyleBankingMobile

Company mission

To make financial peace of mind a reality for millions of everyday people.

Role

Who you are

  • Significant experience in Ruby and Rails, and more to the point, you are enthusiastic about learning and teaching Ruby tools
  • Experience teaching and mentoring
  • Some presence in the external Ruby community is a plus
  • Knowledge of related technologies in use at Chime, including Google Protobufs, Twirp, MySQL and PostgreSQL is a plus
  • The ideal candidate will have Ruby experience and a passion to truly become a Ruby expert.
  • If you love coding and you love Ruby, this is an incredible opportunity to uplevel your coding and Ruby expertise, as you are impacting and supporting the entire Ruby Engineering at Chime

What the job involves

  • As a Software Engineer in the I Heart Ruby team, you'll work with one of the leaders of the Ruby community on the practice of software engineering using Ruby at Chime
  • The team’s focus is on improving the general Ruby practice, developing and supporting widely used Ruby projects and providing resources for Chime Engineers who are new to Ruby
  • You will also keep an eye out for new tools and practices that could inform development at Chime
  • The I Heart Ruby team is part of a larger Engineering Services organization at Chime, that provides various tools and libraries that allow Engineers to build services more quickly and reliably
  • Work with teams across Chime Engineering to support Ruby-related upgrades
  • Create and maintain tooling that supports common Ruby processes across Chime
  • Own the release process and roadmap for the main common Ruby gem
  • Help with ongoing work to make performance improvements easier
  • Help with onboarding for Ruby developers
  • Help creating ongoing Ruby learning opportunities that bridge the gap between onboarding and Chime practice

Otta's take

Theo Margolius headshot

Theo Margolius

COO of Otta

Chime is part of the growing realm of fintech banks and providers, emphasizing straightforward, cost-effective banking solutions. It cuts the expenses tied to basic bank accounts and provides users with greater autonomy in managing their finances.

In contrast to many traditional banks that levy steep fees and hefty penalties for overdrafts while offering meager interest rates on savings, Chime addresses a crucial gap in the banking sector. Its primary focus is on catering to individuals with modest savings who seek the convenience of automated digital banking.

With a remarkable ascent in its trajectory, Chime's current valuation stands at $25.5B, a staggering $23.5B surge from its early 2019 valuation, underscoring its impressive and swift expansion. However, competition remains fierce, with other neobanks like Ally offering similar features and vying for the same customer base.

Insights

Top investors

Some candidates hear
back within 2 weeks

0% employee growth in 12 months

Company

Funding (last 2 of 9 rounds)

Aug 2021

$750m

SERIES G

Sep 2020

$485m

SERIES F

Total funding: $2.0bn

Company benefits

  • Physical: We believe in taking care of your physical health, so as a Chimer you’ll get medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as benefits to support your physical activity, family planning, and all of your little Chimers
  • Emotional: We know that staying healthy involves a lot more than doctor’s checkups. We partner with Modern Health to help you navigate your mental health, give monthly Take Care of Yourself Days, and want you to take time off when you need it
  • Financial: We want Chimers to save and feel financially supported, so we offer savings plans with competitive matching, as well as access to financial planning and legal assistance so that you can find your financial peace of mind
  • Social: We’ll celebrate your milestones together with travel stipends, swag, and high-fives and make sure you’re connected to fellow Chimers through our Chime Resource Groups (CRGs) and company events

Company values

  • Be member-obsessed: We are guided by a deep understanding of our members' needs and a devotion to meeting those needs at every step. We practice empoathy in everything we do
  • Be human: We keep it real. We build trust and connection with our members by making them laugh, feel understood, and get inspired
  • Bew bold: We dream big. We set audacious goals, tackle the hard stuff, and do things that no bank has done before. We see a broken industry and believe in our ability to change it forever
  • Simplify: We start with the simplest solution and only add to it if necessary. We are famously practical and focused. Our motto is "Do Less. Faster. More often."
  • Make it happen: We measure the impact of our work and push hard to hit our goals. We find ways around roadblocks. We hold each other accountable to a high bar for performance
  • Respect the rules: We take seriously our obligations to regulators, partners, and the public. We move fast and push for changes without cutting corners. We risk failure if we ever break the regs
  • Team up: We know great work isn't done alone. We organize into teams that leverage the different strengths we each bring. We are stronger when we have each other's backs
  • Chime in: As owners, we have an obligation to speak up. We share our ideas, ask hard questions, and give candid feedback. When others chime in, we value what they have to say

Company HQ

Nob Hill, San Francisco, CA

Founders

Chris Britt

(Co-Founder & CEO)

Chris worked as an Accenture Management Consultant for 4 years before roles at CMGI, Comscore Networks, and Visa. They left their position as an SVP of Corporate Development at Green Dot Corporation to co-found Chime in November 2012.

Ryan King

(Co-Founder)

Ryan worked at Plaxo for 8 years, first as Lead Engineer and then working their way up to VP of Engineering & COO. They went on to be CTO & Vice President at Comcast Silicon Valley Innovation Centre before co-founding Chime.

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