Software Engineer (New Grad/Junior)
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Job Description
About Kikoff:
Kikoff is a Series B personal finance platform aiming to improve financial wellness for millions of underserved Americans. Their mission is to offer fair, effective, and simple financial tools, focusing on credit building solutions to help users achieve their financial goals. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in San Francisco with an office in Reno, Kikoff has secured over $42 million in funding from prominent investors including Portage Ventures, Lightspeed Venture Partners, GGV, Coatue, Core Innovation Capital, and Stephen Curry.
Job Description (implied):
Kikoff is seeking new grad and junior software engineers for a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment. The company emphasizes a startup culture that combines the best practices learned from post-IPO companies with the agility of pre-IPO, “zero-to-one” development. The ideal candidate will contribute to a team building a consumer fintech product with real-world impact.
Technical Stack: The backend is built using Ruby on Rails on AWS with a focus on vanilla infrastructure. Frontend development utilizes ReactJS on Vercel, and mobile applications are developed using Flutter.
Requirements: Strong internships and general open-source experience are necessary. Familiarity with the specified tech stack (Ruby on Rails, ReactJS, Flutter) is preferred, but not strictly required.
Company Culture: Kikoff values extreme ownership, clear communication, high-quality craftsmanship, and the creation of lasting work and relationships. The company culture fosters both business success and impactful work for real customers.
Benefits: Kikoff offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage (fully covered by the company), stock options, and a flexible vacation policy. Compensation includes base salary, equity, and benefits. A specific salary range in USD is provided (though not specified in this excerpt).
