Senior Software Engineer, Privacy.com
Lithic · United States
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $180,000 / year
- United States
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Job highlights
- Build new features using AI tools.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Ensure secure and intuitive payment experiences.
- Write clean, maintainable, and tested code.
- Improve system reliability and performance.
About the role
About Lithic and Privacy.com
Privacy is the virtual card platform giving consumers and small businesses complete control over their online payments. Our virtual cards protect 250,000+ users across the U.S., processing over $3 billion in transactions with bank-level security and encryption. We're building a future where every online payment is secure by default, free from data breaches, unauthorized charges, and hidden fees. Privacy.com grew into Lithic, a Series C company backed by world-class investors including Bessemer Venture Partners, Index Ventures, Spark Capital, Stripes, and Mastercard. Our dedicated team of 35 sits at the heart of Lithic's 170+ person organization, spanning 26 states and 7 countries, headquartered in New York City.
Job Summary
Privacy.com is hiring a Software Engineer who is fluent with AI-assisted development to build new products and features for our consumer financial product. You'll work cross-functionally with product, design, and operations teams to ship secure, intuitive payment experiences that give users control over their financial privacy. We're looking for an engineer who treats AI tooling as a core part of their craft and who can leverage it to ship higher-quality consumer products faster.
Job Responsibilities
- Build and ship new features across Privacy.com's product suite, working on both frontend and backend systems.
- Use AI coding tools (Claude Code, Cursor, Copilot, etc.) effectively across the full development lifecycle and help establish patterns for the team.
- Collaborate with product and design to translate requirements into technical solutions that prioritize customer experience.
- Think critically about user flows, edge cases, and how technical decisions impact the end-user experience, including where AI-generated code needs the most human scrutiny (security, payments correctness, edge cases).
- Write clean, maintainable code with comprehensive tests and documentation.
- Participate in code reviews and pair programming to maintain quality, share knowledge, and raise the bar on how the team uses AI.
- Debug production issues and improve system reliability and performance.
- Contribute to engineering best practices and help scale our systems as the business grows.
Qualifications
- 3-6 years of professional software development experience.
- Demonstrated experience using AI coding assistants (Claude Code, Cursor, Copilot, or similar) in production work.
- Strong proficiency in TypeScript/JavaScript with solid Node.js backend experience.
- Experience with modern frontend frameworks, preferably Vue.js.
- Familiarity with document-oriented databases (MongoDB, DocumentDB).
- Customer-centric mindset with empathy for end users and attention to UX details.
- Track record of shipping 0→1 projects or substantive side projects.
- Strong ownership, accountability, and judgment on when to move fast vs. when to slow down.
- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills (designers, PMs, operations).
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Kafka, AWS (S3, ECS), GitHub Actions, Pulumi.
- Experience with AI coding assistants (e.g., Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Cursor).
- Experience in fintech, payments, or security-focused applications.
Key skills/competency
- Software Engineering
- AI Assisted Development
- TypeScript
- JavaScript
- Node.js
- Vue.js
- Database Management
- Fintech
- Payments
- Security
Skills & topics
- Software Engineer
- Senior Software Engineer
- AI Assisted Development
- TypeScript
- JavaScript
- Node.js
- Vue.js
- Fintech
- Payments
- Security
- Remote
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight AI tool proficiency and fintech experience.
- Showcase projects: Emphasize 0→1 or side projects demonstrating ownership.
- Prepare for interviews: Discuss AI tool usage and security concepts.
- Demonstrate collaboration: Provide examples of cross-functional teamwork.
- Crack the code: Solve the hidden puzzle to proceed.
Technical preparation
Master AI coding tools like Copilot.,Deepen Node.js and TypeScript expertise.,Practice with Vue.js and NoSQL databases.,Review fintech and security best practices.
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex problem solved with AI.,Share an example of cross-functional collaboration.,Discuss your ownership of a 0→1 project.,Explain your approach to code quality.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the salary range for a Senior Software Engineer at Lithic?
- The annual US base salary range for this Senior Software Engineer role at Lithic is $160,000 - $200,000. This range may vary based on your experience and qualifications.
- What are the preferred locations for this Senior Software Engineer position?
- While this is a remote position, preference will be given to candidates who live in New York City or are open to relocation. Candidates must be located in the United States, Canada, Netherlands, Poland, or Czech Republic.
- What AI coding tools does Lithic use and recommend for this role?
- Lithic encourages the effective use of AI coding tools such as Claude Code, Cursor, and GitHub Copilot across the full development lifecycle. They are looking for engineers who treat AI tooling as a core part of their craft and can establish team patterns for its use.
- What is the work arrangement for the Senior Software Engineer role?
- This is a remote position, offering flexibility for employees to work from anywhere within the United States, Canada, Netherlands, Poland, or Czech Republic.
- What are the key technical skills required for the Senior Software Engineer role?
- Key technical skills include 3-6 years of software development experience, demonstrated proficiency with AI coding assistants, strong TypeScript/JavaScript with Node.js backend experience, and familiarity with modern frontend frameworks like Vue.js and document-oriented databases.
- What makes Privacy.com a unique company to work for?
- Privacy.com, now Lithic, is a Series C funded fintech company focused on consumer financial privacy and control. They are recognized for their customer-centric approach and have been featured in publications like Forbes and The Wall Street Journal. They offer a unique opportunity to build innovative payment experiences with AI-assisted development.
- Does Lithic offer visa sponsorship for the Senior Software Engineer role?
- No, Lithic does not offer visa sponsorship or assistance for this role. Candidates must already be authorized to work in the specified countries (United States, Canada, Netherlands, Poland, or Czech Republic).