What is a Software Engineer at Kikoff?
A Software Engineer at Kikoff plays a critical role in building the financial technology infrastructure designed to make credit-building and financial health accessible to everyone. As part of a mission-driven team, you will design, implement, and scale systems that handle sensitive financial data, process real-time payments, and run underwriting algorithms. The work you do directly impacts millions of users who rely on Kikoff to build their credit profiles, manage their budgets, and achieve financial stability.
The engineering challenges at Kikoff span across multiple highly complex domains. From the Grant Growth Team and Partnerships to Grant Underwriting and Payment systems, engineers must build highly reliable, secure, and compliant services. Whether you are developing intuitive frontend dashboards using React or architecting distributed ledger systems, your code must be resilient and capable of handling high transaction volumes with zero margin for error.
To succeed in this role, you must possess strong technical fundamentals, a product-focused mindset, and a deep appreciation for system correctness. Kikoff operates in a highly regulated industry, which means engineering decisions must balance rapid product iteration with strict compliance, security, and data integrity standards. It is an environment where technical excellence directly translates to life-changing financial empowerment for users.

