Dave vs. Goliath. We’re Dave.

Dave is a financial app on a mission to build products that level the financial playing field. It is redefining the financial landscape by leveraging technology to create an affordable, transparent, and user-centric access to liquidity for millions of Americans. As a leading innovator in the U.S. financial services sector, Dave’s digital financial platform offers products designed to meet the credit needs of those underserved by traditional financial institutions. Dave’s offerings include its flagship ExtraCash product, providing members up to $500 within minutes. The company is on track to launch several new product offerings in 2026, including a Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) option.

Dave is focused on serving Americans who are financially vulnerable or living paycheck to paycheck. Dave is leading the charge in creating a new era of credit products that prioritizes speed, affordability, and accessibility, making it the go-to financial partner for those who need it most.

Dave is looking for a talented Senior Fullstack Engineer to continue building the foundation that empowers the engineers to build products that help millions of people improve their relationship with money. If you're excited to join a tight-knit collaborative team with a mission of helping others, we'd love to hear from you!

We’re looking for someone who thrives on solving hard problems, is passionate about finding innovative solutions not just for today but allowing for growth of the future, delights customers, and inspires colleagues.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain the backend code to support features used by our 5 million users

• Backend development in Typescript

• Regularly participate in code reviews and other team functions

• Provide technical leadership and assist guiding the team's overall technical direction

• Offer mentorship and pair with other engineers regularly

• Work closely with our PM and design teams to define feature specifications and build products leveraging frameworks such as React.js & React Native

Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree (or above) in Computer Science or related discipline. Other majors will be considered in conjunction with appropriate related experience and/or training.

• 4+ years of software engineering experience with building full stack applications

• Strong CS fundamentals and problem-solving skills

• Experience programming in one or more general-purpose programming languages, including but not limited to JavaScript, Java, Python, C/C++ or Go

• Experience using a modern UI framework to build user-focused interfaces

• Effective communication skills, a positive attitude, and ability to give and receive constructive feedback.

• Understand use of monitoring and metric tools.

• Experience working in an Agile development environment.

• The ability to discuss and explain system architecture and component design.

• Proven ability to work as part of a team.

Pluses

• Experience with Node.js

• Experience building production mobile applications in React Native

• Experience working in a start-up environment

Don’t let imposter syndrome get in the way of an incredible opportunity. We’re looking for people who can help us achieve our mission and vision, not just check off the boxes. If you’re excited about this role, we encourage you to apply. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles.

Why you’ll love working here: 

At Dave, our people are just as important as our product. Our culture reflects the values that guide who we are, how we work, and what we aspire to be. Daves are member-centric, helpful, transparent, persistent, and better together. We strive to create an environment where all Daves feel valued, heard, and empowered to do their best work. As a virtual-first company, team members can live and work anywhere in the United States, except Hawaii. 

A few of our benefits & perks:

💚 Opportunity to tackle tough challenges, learn and grow from fellow top talent, and help millions of people reach their personal financial goals

💻 Flexible hours and virtual-first work culture with a home office stipend

🏥 Premium Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance plans

👶 Generous paid parental and caregiver leave

💰 401(k) savings plan with matching contributions

📈 Financial advisor and financial wellness support

🏖️ Flexible PTO and generous company holidays, including Juneteenth and Winter Break

🎉 All-company in-person events once or twice a year and virtual events throughout to connect with your team members and leadership team

Dave Operating LLC is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is dedicated to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants and do not discriminate on any basis protected by federal, state, or local law, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance relating to an applicant's criminal history.

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