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 in short-term advances 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.

The Opportunity

Dave is building products that help people improve their relationship with money. We’re looking for a Senior Fullstack Engineer to help power our newest product: FlexCard.

FlexCard is a daily-use credit card designed to give members more control over their spending. Purchases are split into manageable installments, making it easier for people living paycheck to paycheck to stay on top of their finances.

This role sits on the FlexCard engineering team and reports to a Manager of Software Engineering. You’ll help shape the core systems behind the product as it launches and scales. The work spans backend services, member-facing experiences, and the infrastructure that supports them. You’ll collaborate closely with product, design, and other engineers to build reliable systems that millions of members depend on.

What You’ll Build

• Design, build, and maintain backend services that power FlexCard features used by millions of Dave members

• Contribute across the stack using TypeScript, Node.js, React, and React Native to deliver end-to-end product experiences

• Work closely with product managers and designers to shape feature specifications and translate them into scalable technical solutions

• Improve the reliability and performance of core services through thoughtful architecture, monitoring, and metrics

• Participate in code reviews and technical discussions that strengthen engineering quality across the team

• Mentor and pair with other engineers, helping the team grow while improving how we build and ship software

The Impact

FlexCard is one of Dave’s newest products and has already generated strong interest from both the market and our members. Your work will directly shape how millions of people manage spending and access credit in a simpler, more transparent way.

What We’re Looking For

Technical Foundation

• 4+ years of experience building full-stack applications in a production environment

• Strong programming experience in one or more languages such as JavaScript/TypeScript, Java, Python, Go, or C/C++

• Experience building backend systems and APIs powering consumer-facing products

• Experience with modern UI frameworks such as React or similar technologies

• Solid computer science fundamentals and strong problem-solving skills

• Familiarity with monitoring, observability, and metrics-driven development

• Experience working in Agile development environments

• Ability to explain system architecture and technical decisions clearly to peers and partners

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline (or equivalent practical experience)

Bonus

• Experience with Node.js in production environments

• Experience building React Native mobile applications

• Experience working in high-growth or startup environments

• Exposure to fintech, payments, or regulated financial systems

What Makes Someone Successful Here

You take responsibility for outcomes, not just deliverables. When you work on a feature, you think about how it affects members, partner teams, and the long-term health of the system. You care about building things that hold up over time and look for opportunities to improve how systems work—not just complete the task in front of you.

You’re also someone who works well in collaborative environments. Engineering at Dave is highly cross-functional, and you’ll regularly partner with product managers, designers, and other engineers to shape sol