Engineering Associate, New Grad

About the role

This role focuses on building and maintaining backend services and APIs that facilitate money movement. Responsibilities include writing production-ready code, contributing to architectural discussions, and resolving technical issues. The work directly supports HIFI's mission to create programmable financial tools, allowing developers and businesses to manage value with software efficiency.

As an Engineering Associate, you will be part of a team dedicated to rebuilding core financial infrastructure. The position offers a structured path to full-time employment after an initial contract period, emphasizing real ownership and mentorship. This environment is designed for individuals who are curious and proactive in their learning, particularly regarding the mechanics of financial systems.

Success in this role means consistently delivering clean, well-tested code and actively participating in design decisions. It involves a commitment to understanding and improving financial infrastructure, contributing to a system that makes money programmable by default. The role requires a candidate who can investigate and resolve production incidents effectively, ensuring the reliability of critical services.

The salary for this role ranges from $90,000 to $110,000 USD.

Skills that matter here

• JavaScript: This language is part of the stack used for developing backend services and APIs.
• Go: This language is part of the stack used for developing backend services and APIs.
• Node.js: This technology is part of the stack used for developing backend services and APIs.

Who this role suits

• A recent graduate with a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Someone with a solid understanding of computer science fundamentals.
• An individual who can write clear, maintainable code.
• A person who is curious and tends to ask questions.

From the employer

• Build and maintain backend services and APIs for money movement.
• Write clean, well-tested, production-ready code.
• Participate in architecture discussions and technical design decisions.
• Investigate and resolve bugs and production incidents.
• Learn financial infrastructure mechanics.

• Completing or recently completed a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Strong foundation in computer science fundamentals.
• Proficiency in at least one backend language.
• Ability to write readable, maintainable code.
• Curiosity and a bias toward asking questions.

• Salary range: $90,000 - $110,000 USD.
• 3-month contract with a path to full-time employment.
• Commuter benefits ($250 travel stipend).
• Must be within commutable distance from New York office.