Staff Software Engineer - Clojure

ABOUT OUR COMPANY:

The crushing weight of debt is something that we believe holds people back from reaching their dreams and making a splash in the world. So in 2013, after seeing our friends and family struggle with student loans, we created Splash Financial. 

Over the years, our mission has expanded to include helping people with other forms of debt - such as refinancing credit cards, which are at all time highs in the US. And we’ve been able to refinance $6+ Billion in loans through our network of Splash, powered credit union and bank partners who leverage our marketplace and automated loan processing technology. And we’ve raised over $70 million from investors like partners of DST Global, Citi Ventures, TruStage Ventures, Northwestern Mutual Future Ventures, Detroit Venture Partners, and more.

But at our core, we’re still that little company from Cleveland with a big dream: to make people more powerful than their debt and we’re just getting started..

Splash is remote-first, and proud of it. 

We spend our days simplifying financial products and getting them into the hands of people who need them most. Right now, we’re focused on building financial technologies that fundamentally transform how the industry lends.

Although Splash has been around since 2013, we still operate like a startup — fast-paced, nimble, and full of heart. We’re good people who care deeply about doing meaningful work and we approach challenges with creativity, passion, and urgency.

And to hire the best, we provide the best: great health insurance, competitive salaries, and unique benefits like quarterly meet-ups and access to engagement tools that keep us connected — even from afar.

At Splash, everything we do is guided by our values:

Own It – We take full accountability and follow through on commitments.

Raise the Bar – We move fast, innovate faster, and push through barriers.

Say the Hard Thing – We speak up with honesty, respect, and a desire to solve problems and make things better.

Elevate Each Other – We win as a team by lifting each other up.

These values show up in how we work and how we connect — whether we’re collaborating on big projects or bonding over everyday moments. Yes, we even have Slack channels for #kids-and-pets and #food because we believe being human makes us better teammates.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Splash Financial is looking for a Staff Clojure Engineer to join our growing team of mission-driven technologists. This is a high-impact, hands-on leadership role for an experienced engineer who can combine strong technical depth with strategic thinking and mentoring. As a staff engineer, you will play a critical role in shaping technical direction, driving architectural decisions, and partnering cross-functionally to build systems that are robust, scalable, and thoughtfully designed.

We’re seeking someone with deep expertise in Clojure, strong frontend familiarity (ideally with ClojureScript or related technologies), and a proven ability to influence and elevate engineering teams through code, collaboration, and mentorship.

The right candidate takes initiative, holds a high bar for quality and performance, is deeply curious, and leads by example. You value clear communication, feedback (giving and receiving), and care about leaving things better than you found them — whether it's code, processes, or team culture.

• Own and lead the design and development of complex backend systems and services, primarily in Clojure, that are core to Splash’s product and mission.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure our systems are scalable, secure, and aligned with business goals.
• Serve as a technical leader and trusted advisor within the engineering org — driving architectural decisions, mentoring others, and unblocking cross-team initiatives.
• Write and maintain clean, well-tested, and documented code, and set the standard for quality across the codebase.
• Conduct thoughtful code reviews and contribute to a strong feedback culture.
• Proactively identify areas for technical and process improvement, and drive efforts to modernize and optimize our stack.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, curiosity, and accountability in a fast-moving remote team environment.

• 8+ years of professional software engineering experience, with significant expertise in Clojure.
• Experience working across the full stack (ClojureScript or other frontend technologies a plus).
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex technical initiatives end-to-end.
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills, with a methodical approach to incident resolution and system observability.
• A track record of technical mentorship and helping teams level up.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and driving clarity.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in a remote-first environment, with the ability to produce and maintain clear, high-quality technical documentation and diagrams.
• Passion for Splash’s mission to help people become more powerful than their debt.

OUR TECH STACK:

• Frontend: React, Next.js, TypeScript, ClojureScript
• Backend: Clojure, PHP
• Data: PostgreSQL, MySQL
• Architecture: service oriented, event-driven systems
• Infrastructure: AWS, Kubernetes, serverless architecture, CI/CD pipelines

The base salary range for this role is $180,000 to $235,000 annually, based on market data and internal compensation practices. This role may also be eligible for a bonus component tied to individual and company performance. Final compensation will be determined by factors such as location, experience, and skill level.

SPLASHERS ENJOY:

• Fully remote work freedom
• Competitive salary packages
• Flexible PTO + 9 company holidays
• Equity: Share in our start-up success
• Comprehensive and affordable insurance benefits
• Paid parental leave for both caregivers
• Essential equipment to get the job done
• 401(k) for your future savings
• Quarterly meet-ups: In person & virtual fun
• Awesome Splash swag to flaunt your team spirit

Employment at Splash is based on individual merit. Opportunities are open to all, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, creed, age, handicap, national origin, ancestry, military status, veteran status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, affectional preference, or other irrelevant factors. Splash is an equal opportunity employer.