Software Engineer

About the role

We are looking for a Software Engineer to build and maintain the core infrastructure that powers Column’s banking platform. You will work at the intersection of infrastructure, software, and financial systems, helping to simplify the banking supply chain for fintech builders.

Key responsibilities

• Design, implement, and operate compute, storage, networking, security, and observability systems.
• Own core banking infrastructure, including direct integrations with the Federal Reserve and real‑time payment networks.
• Develop CI/CD pipelines, developer tooling, and release‑engineering workflows.
• Improve system resiliency and availability through monitoring, testing, and automation.
• Lead platform initiatives such as authentication/authorization, change data capture, and cross‑cutting APIs.
• Optimize performance, reliability, and correctness across low‑level systems.
• Maintain the highest standards for safety in a regulated, mission‑critical environment.

Required profile

• Strong experience building large‑scale infrastructure and platform services.
• Familiarity with financial or banking systems and regulated environments.
• Ability to own critical components end‑to‑end and drive technical excellence.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and attention to system safety.

Required skills

• CI/CD pipeline development
• Developer tooling and release engineering
• Authentication/authorization mechanisms
• Change data capture
• API design and implementation
• Observability and monitoring
• Security best practices

What we offer

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage (100% for employee, 100% for dependents).
• Family planning and fertility benefits up to $20,000.
• Up to $2,000 monthly rent subsidy for nearby employees.
• FSA/HSA options, 401k with brokerage choices.
• Flexible time‑off policy and 100% paid parental leave.