Sr Software Engineer, Backend
Role summary
LendingClub is seeking a Sr Software Engineer, Backend to join their digital marketplace bank. This role involves building, testing, and deploying high-quality backend services and APIs using Java, with a focus on writing clean, maintainable, and well-tested code. The engineer will own features end-to-end, troubleshoot production issues, and build systems with strong observability. Collaboration with Product, QA, and Operations teams is key, as is partnering with offshore/near-shore teammates. The role also emphasizes using AI-assisted coding tools and ensuring security, performance, scalability, and maintainability in all deliverables. A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in computer science and 6+ years of software development experience are required.
### Current Employees of LendingClub: Please apply via your internal Workday Account
LendingClub Corporation (NYSE: LC) is the parent company of LendingClub Bank, National Association, Member FDIC. We are the leading digital marketplace bank in the U.S., having helped our nearly 5 million members secure over $90 billion in loans to refinance high-cost debt and achieve their financial goals. Members today have mobile-first access to a growing range of products and services designed to work seamlessly together to deliver value in new ways. Everyone deserves a better financial future, and our team is committed to making that a reality. Join the Club!
## About the Role
At LendingClub, we’re transforming the way people experience banking. As a Sr 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. Our engineers move fast, celebrate innovative ideas, and take pride in delivering scalable, reliable, and high-quality software.
## What You'll Do
- Build, test, and deploy high-quality backend services and APIs using Java and related technologies
- Write clean, maintainable, well-tested code and lead by example in code reviews
- Own features and medium-to-large initiatives end-to-end—from technical design through production support
- Troubleshoot production issues, perform root-cause analysis, and implement long-term fixes
- Build systems with strong observability (logging, metrics, tracing, alerting) to ensure reliability and supportability
- Collaborate closely with Product, QA, and Operations to deliver resilient, customer-focused solutions
- Partner effectively with Offshore and Near-shore teammates to improve execution efficiency
- Use Generative AI coding tools to improve development velocity, code quality, and documentation
- Ensure security, performance, scalability, and maintainability in all deliverables
- Make pragmatic technology recommendations that balance innovation and reliability
## About You
- 6+ years of software development experience, with a bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field; or equivalent experience
- Strong hands-on experience building backend applications in Java and working with RESTful Web Services
- Solid experience with scripting (preferably Python) and databases (SQL, MySQL, Oracle)
- Practical experience using AI-assisted coding tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, ChatGPT, or similar) in daily development workflows
- Deep understanding of agile development, TDD, source control, and automated testing
- Experience writing unit, integration, and end-to-end tests
- 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 - you 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
Work Location
San Francisco
The above locations are eligible offices for this role. The locations have been determined to foster in-person collaboration with this role’s team or the related business lines. We utilize a hybrid work model, and our teams are in-office Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. In-person attendance is essential for this role’s success, and remote placement will not be considered. LendingClub offers relocation, based on actual job level.
Time Zone Requirements
Primarily PT
While the position will primarily work local hours, LendingClub is headquartered in Pacific Time and our ideal candidate will be flexible working across time zones when necessary.
Travel Requirements
As needed travel to LendingClub offices and/or other locations, as needed.
Compensation
The target base salary range for this position is 176,000-207,000. 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).
We’re creating new financial services solutions for our members based on fairness, simplicity, and heart, and we treat our employees the same way. 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.
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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.
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.
Sample LendingClub interview questions
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How would you design a question-and-answer website like Quora?
system designmedium - 2
What are the privacy and security trade-offs of building at the system level?
technicalmedium - 3
Pacific and Atlantic Water Flow Calculate water flow from a matrix to the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. Input: heights = [[2,1],[1,2]] Output: [[0,0],[0,1],[1,0],[1,1]] Explanation: All cells can flow to both oceans because water can move to adjacent cells of equal or lower height or directly off the edges.
codingmedium - 4
Diameter of a Binary Tree Find the diameter of a binary tree. Input: root = [1,2] Output: 1 Explanation: The longest path is simply the single edge connecting the root node to its only child.
codingmedium - 5
Count Anagrammatic Substrings Count the number of anagrammatic substrings from one string present in another. Input: s = "abab", p = "ab" Output: [0, 1, 2] Explanation: The substrings "ab", "ba", and "ab" starting at indices 0, 1, and 2 respectively are all anagrams of the string "ab".
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