Senior Software Engineer, Backend
Tilt · United States
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $150,000 / year
- United States
Job highlights
- Build scalable backend systems for a fintech company.
- Develop and refine APIs for seamless user experiences.
- Collaborate across product, finance, and analytics teams.
- Work remotely with global team connectivity.
- Access growth opportunities and competitive compensation.
About the role
About Tilt
At Tilt, we see a side of people that traditional lenders miss. Our mobile-first products and machine learning-powered credit models look beyond credit scores, using over 250 real-time financial signals to recognize real potential. With millions of customers worldwide, we're not just changing how people access financial products — we're creating a new credit system that backs the working, whatever they're working toward.
The Opportunity: Senior Backend Software Engineer
We’re looking for Senior Backend Engineers who care about building scalable, reliable systems - and who thrive in a collaborative environment. You’ll join one of several product or infrastructure teams, each tackling challenges from decisioning to payments to APIs. Wherever you land, you’ll work on projects that are high-impact, technically challenging, and deeply rewarding.
Tilt is a remote-first company. We drive connectivity through regular company offsites. Travel for company offsites is expected at a minimum 2 times a year.
How You’ll Make An Impact
- Design and scale backend systems that power our consumer facing products
- Build and refine APIs that deliver instant, seamless experiences.
- Collaborate with product, credit/finance, compliance, support, and analytics teams.
- Contribute to technical discussions, code reviews, and roadmap planning.
- Drive continuous improvement in code quality, security, and operational excellence.
- Share knowledge, mentor peers, and contribute to engineering best practices.
Why You’re a Great Fit
- 3+ years of backend engineering experience (we know careers don’t all look the same — if you’re close, let’s talk).
- Experience with .NET (C#), or similar frameworks
- Experience scaling consumer-facing products with significant transaction volumes
- A collaborative problem-solver who values inclusion, feedback, and continuous learning.
- Able to effectively leverage AI-powered development tools (e.g., Cursor, Augment, Factory) to enhance productivity, code quality, and collaboration.
Don’t meet every qualification? We care about potential over your past. If you're bringing ambition and drive to what we're building, we want to hear from you.
What You'll Get At Tilt
- Virtual-first teamwork: The Tilt team is collaborating across 14 countries, 12 time zones, and counting. You’ll get started with a WFH office reimbursement.
- Competitive pay: We're big on potential, and it's reflected in our competitive compensation packages and generous equity.
- Complete support: Find flexible health plans at every premium level, and substantial subsidies that stand up to global standards.
- Visibility is yours: You can count on direct exposure to our leadership team — we’re a team where good ideas travel quickly.
- Paid global onsites: Magic happens IRL: we gather twice yearly to reconnect over shared meals or kayaking adventures. (We’ve visited Vail, San Diego, and Mexico City, to name a few.)
- Impact is recognized: Growth opportunities follow your contributions, not rigid promotion timelines.
The Tilt Way
We're looking for people who chase excellence and impact. Those who stand behind their work, celebrating the wins and learning from the missteps equally. We foster an environment where every voice is valued and mutual respect is non-negotiable — brilliant jerks need not apply. We're in this together, working to expand access to fair credit and prove that people are incredible. When you join us, it's not just another day at the [virtual] office, you're helping millions of hardworking people reach better financial futures.
You’re pushing ahead in your career? We can get behind that. Join us in building the credit system that people deserve.
Key skills/competency
- Backend Engineering
- Scalable Systems
- Reliable Systems
- API Development
- .NET (C#)
- Machine Learning
- Credit Models
- Financial Technology
- Remote Work
- Mentorship
Skills & topics
- Senior Software Engineer
- Backend Engineer
- Software Development
- .NET
- C#
- API Development
- System Design
- Scalability
- Fintech
- Remote Work
- Machine Learning
- Credit Scoring
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight .NET (C#) experience and scaling consumer products. Quantify achievements in backend engineering.
- Showcase collaboration: Emphasize teamwork, mentorship, and communication skills in your application.
- Demonstrate AI tool usage: Mention experience with AI development tools to enhance productivity.
- Highlight remote work aptitude: Showcase ability to thrive in a virtual-first, globally distributed team.
- Understand Tilt's mission: Connect your experience to building a new credit system for the working class.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What is the work arrangement for the Senior Backend Software Engineer role at Tilt?
- Tilt is a remote-first company, meaning this Senior Backend Software Engineer position is fully remote. You'll collaborate with a global team and have the flexibility to work from anywhere. The company also organizes paid global offsites twice a year for in-person team building.
- What are the primary responsibilities of a Senior Backend Software Engineer at Tilt?
- As a Senior Backend Software Engineer at Tilt, you will design and scale backend systems that power consumer-facing products, build and refine APIs, collaborate with cross-functional teams (product, finance, analytics, etc.), contribute to technical discussions and roadmap planning, and drive improvements in code quality, security, and operational excellence. Mentorship and sharing knowledge are also key aspects of the role.
- What technical skills are most important for this Senior Backend Software Engineer position?
- The most important technical skills for this role include experience with .NET (C#) or similar backend frameworks, and a proven ability to scale consumer-facing products with high transaction volumes. Experience with machine learning and understanding of financial signals is also valuable. Familiarity with AI-powered development tools is a plus.
- Does Tilt have a specific company culture for engineers?
- Yes, Tilt fosters a collaborative environment where excellence and impact are paramount. They value inclusion, feedback, and continuous learning. The culture emphasizes mutual respect and collective effort towards building a more accessible credit system. 'Brilliant jerks need not apply' reflects their commitment to a positive and supportive team dynamic.
- What kind of career growth can I expect as a Senior Backend Software Engineer at Tilt?
- Tilt offers growth opportunities that are tied to your contributions rather than rigid promotion timelines. As a Senior Backend Software Engineer, you'll have direct exposure to the leadership team, enabling good ideas to travel quickly. You'll also have opportunities to mentor peers and contribute to engineering best practices, fostering professional development.
- How does Tilt support its remote employees?
- Tilt provides comprehensive support for its remote employees. This includes a WFH office reimbursement to help set up your workspace, flexible health plans with substantial subsidies, and regular paid global offsites to foster team connection. The company culture is designed to promote virtual-first teamwork across different countries and time zones.
- What is Tilt's approach to hiring for this Senior Backend Software Engineer role, especially regarding qualifications?
- Tilt values potential over past experience. While they list specific qualifications like 3+ years of backend experience and .NET knowledge, they encourage candidates who are close to meeting these requirements but possess ambition and drive to apply. They understand that careers don't always follow a linear path.