Software engineer

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LendingClub Corporation (NYSE: LC) is the parent company of LendingClub Bank, National Association, Member FDIC. We are the leading digital marketplace bank in the U.S., having helped our nearly 5 million members secure over $90 billion in loans to refinance high-cost debt and achieve their financial goals. Members today have mobile-first access to a growing range of products and services designed to work seamlessly together to deliver value in new ways. Everyone deserves a better financial future, and our team is committed to making that a reality. Join the Club!

About The Role

At LendingClub, our Software Engineers are building the platform that’s transforming banking. As a Sr Backend Engineer, you’ll design and implement intuitive, performant interfaces that empower our borrowers and investors to reach their financial goals. You’ll join a fast-moving, collaborative team that values experimentation, continuous learning, and elegant solutions.

What You'll Do

• Write clean, high-quality code for complex features and systems
• Participate in, and often lead, code reviews, driving engineering best practices
• Contribute to design discussions and influence architectural decisions across teams
• Own the triage and root cause analysis of production issues, ensuring we learn and improve from every incident
• Implement and document new software components with strong attention to maintainability and performance
• Partner with QA and Operations to test, deploy, and optimize our software
• Help mentor junior engineers and elevate the technical bar for the team
• Identify and reduce technical debt while improving overall code quality
• Drive technical research and spikes, bringing the right people together to find solutions
  
  

About You

• 6+ years of software development experience with Java and Web Services
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field; or equivalent experience
• Solid understanding of Agile development, TDD, and source control
• Skilled in scripting languages (Python, Shell, Perl, etc.) and working with databases (SQL, MySQL, Oracle)
• Able to turn user stories into scalable, maintainable code that fits the bigger business picture
• A strong problem-solver who balances technical rigor with practical trade-offs
• Passionate about clean architecture, testing, and building high-quality software
• A collaborator and communicator who thrives in a fast-moving, team-oriented environment
• Security-minded and proactive about identifying risks early
  
  

Bonus Points

• Experience scaling applications and working in AWS
• Previous experience in a true Agile environment
• A passion for delivering high-quality, on-time software
• You are Passionate about our mission to transform the banking industry
  
  

Work Location

San Francisco

The above locations are eligible offices for this role. The locations have been determined to foster in-person collaboration with this role’s team or the related business lines. We utilize a hybrid work model, and our teams are in-office Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. In-person attendance is essential for this role’s success, and remote placement will not be considered. LendingClub offers relocation, based on actual job level.

Time Zone Requirements

Primarily PT

While the position will primarily work local hours, LendingClub is headquartered in Pacific Time and our ideal candidate will be flexible working across time zones when necessary.

Travel Requirements

As needed travel to LendingClub offices and/or other locations, as needed.

Compensation

The target base salary range for this position is 176,000-205,000. The base salary of the role will be determined by job-related knowledge, experience, education, skills, and location. Base salary is just one part of LendingClub’s Total Rewards package. You may also be eligible for long-term awards (equity) and an annual bonus (which is based on company performance, employee performance and eligible earnings).

We’re creating new financial services solutions for our members based on fairness, simplicity, and heart, and we treat our employees the same way. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision plans for employees and their families, 401(k) match, health and wellness programs, flexible time off policies for salaried employees, up to 16 weeks paid parental leave and more.

LendingClub is an equal opportunity employer and dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We believe that a variety of perspectives will make our teams and business stronger as we work together to transform the traditional banking system.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [email protected].