Senior Software Engineer - Backend
ARIVE · San Ramon, CA / Remote
Posted about 2 months ago · $120,000 – $180,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 53 days ARIVE's roles stay open a median of 54 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 100% of ARIVE's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at ARIVE
- high 3 stale, 0 reposted of 5 open
- Hiring momentum
- 5 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-26
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from ARIVE's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for ARIVE.
About this role
The Senior Software Engineer - Backend at ARIVE will design, support, and scale backend services for the loan origination platform, utilizing technologies like Node.js, TypeScript, PostgreSQL, and AWS. The role involves hands-on development, production ownership, and collaboration with both local and India-based teams to deliver high-quality features and ensure system reliability and security.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of ARIVE as an employer.
What you need
- 5+ years of hands-on backend engineering experience with Node.js, TypeScript, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, AWS, and Docker
- Strong command of RESTful API design, microservices and event-driven architectures
- Deep experience with relational and NoSQL data modeling, query optimization, and zero-downtime migrations
- Solid habits around automated testing, code review, and CI/CD
- Working knowledge of secure SDLC practices and handling sensitive data
- Experience with monitoring and APM tooling
Nice to have
- Experience in FinTech, mortgage, or other regulated industries
- Familiarity with LOS/POS platforms or the loan origination lifecycle
- Experience leveraging AI coding tools
What you get
- Base salary range of $120,000 – $180,000 + up to 15% performance-based bonus
- Performance-based equity compensation
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) plan with employer match
- Generous PTO policy
- Endless learning and growth opportunities
Worth weighing
- Production ownership role may involve high-pressure situations with live systems
- Hybrid work model preferred, but 100% remote considered for non-local candidates
- No visa sponsorship available
- Core work hours are 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM Pacific Time, which may not suit all candidates
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Listed by ARIVE on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-26. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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