LendingClub
Lead Software Engineer (Backend)
LendingClub, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
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Lead Software Engineer (Backend)
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LendingClub
About the Role At LendingClub, we’re transforming the way people experience banking. As a Lead Software Engineer, you’ll play a key role in building the technology that helps our members achieve financial well‑being. You’ll work closely with a collaborative, high‑performing team that values curiosity, experimentation, and learning.
Responsibilities
Lead code reviews and set the standard for engineering excellence
Make pragmatic technology recommendations that balance innovation and reliability
Champion observability—designing systems with strong instrumentation for production insight and troubleshooting
Own medium‑to‑large initiatives from design through delivery and production
Mentor and guide other engineers, fostering growth and knowledge‑sharing across the team
Partner effectively with Offshore and Near‑shore teammates to improve execution efficiency
Design, implement, and document new software components and APIs
Understand the bigger picture—how your work fits within broader business and technical goals
Troubleshoot effectively and drive root‑cause resolution
Ensure high testability, maintainability, and quality in all deliverables
Collaborate with QA, Product, and Operations to deliver resilient, customer‑focused solutions
About You
8+ years of software development experience; bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience
Strong experience building applications in Java and working with Web Services
Proficient with scripting (Shell, Perl, Python) and databases (SQL, MySQL, Oracle)
Deep understanding of agile development, TDD, source control, and automated testing
You set a high bar for code quality, maintainability, and production readiness
You take full ownership of your domain—design, delivery, monitoring, and alerting
You’re comfortable experimenting, learning from failure, and iterating quickly
Passionate problem solver with strong communication skills
Self‑motivated and collaborative—ask great questions and drive for clarity
Bonus Points
Experience scaling high‑traffic applications
Familiarity with AWS and cloud‑native architectures
Proven track record delivering on time with high quality in an agile environment
Excited about our mission to transform banking through innovation
Location San Francisco
Time Zone Requirements Primarily PT
Travel Requirements As needed travel to LendingClub offices and/or other locations, as needed.
Compensation The target base salary range for this position is $190,000–$215,000. 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).
Benefits 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer 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.
Accommodations 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 interviewaccommodations@lendingclub.com.
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Lead Software Engineer (Backend)
role at
LendingClub
About the Role At LendingClub, we’re transforming the way people experience banking. As a Lead Software Engineer, you’ll play a key role in building the technology that helps our members achieve financial well‑being. You’ll work closely with a collaborative, high‑performing team that values curiosity, experimentation, and learning.
Responsibilities
Lead code reviews and set the standard for engineering excellence
Make pragmatic technology recommendations that balance innovation and reliability
Champion observability—designing systems with strong instrumentation for production insight and troubleshooting
Own medium‑to‑large initiatives from design through delivery and production
Mentor and guide other engineers, fostering growth and knowledge‑sharing across the team
Partner effectively with Offshore and Near‑shore teammates to improve execution efficiency
Design, implement, and document new software components and APIs
Understand the bigger picture—how your work fits within broader business and technical goals
Troubleshoot effectively and drive root‑cause resolution
Ensure high testability, maintainability, and quality in all deliverables
Collaborate with QA, Product, and Operations to deliver resilient, customer‑focused solutions
About You
8+ years of software development experience; bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience
Strong experience building applications in Java and working with Web Services
Proficient with scripting (Shell, Perl, Python) and databases (SQL, MySQL, Oracle)
Deep understanding of agile development, TDD, source control, and automated testing
You set a high bar for code quality, maintainability, and production readiness
You take full ownership of your domain—design, delivery, monitoring, and alerting
You’re comfortable experimenting, learning from failure, and iterating quickly
Passionate problem solver with strong communication skills
Self‑motivated and collaborative—ask great questions and drive for clarity
Bonus Points
Experience scaling high‑traffic applications
Familiarity with AWS and cloud‑native architectures
Proven track record delivering on time with high quality in an agile environment
Excited about our mission to transform banking through innovation
Location San Francisco
Time Zone Requirements Primarily PT
Travel Requirements As needed travel to LendingClub offices and/or other locations, as needed.
Compensation The target base salary range for this position is $190,000–$215,000. 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).
Benefits 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer 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.
Accommodations 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 interviewaccommodations@lendingclub.com.
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