Software Engineer

At River we are building the most trusted and honest financial institution in the world, powered by bitcoin. We believe in a future where every person will have bitcoin savings, and every business will have bitcoin on the balance sheet. We obsessively design and build delightful products that help our clients buy, sell, secure, and use Bitcoin.

We are seeking a Software Engineer with a foundational understanding of software development, a keen interest in Elixir (Phoenix and LiveView), and a strong desire to contribute to our robust web stack.

At River, we prioritize both hard skills and shared values. We are looking for a candidate who is dedicated, eager to learn, and able to embrace challenges. You will be part of a team that develops features used by clients daily, contributing primarily to our Elixir, Phoenix, and LiveView codebase, with occasional work in JavaScript.

River is headquartered in Columbus, OH, and has raised more than $50 million from leading investors, including; Goldcrest, Kingsway, Polychain, M13, DG, and Valor.

What you will be doing

• Contribute to the development of new features and products in our Elixir-based web applications and API

• Collaborate closely with product management for planning and scoping new initiatives

• Write high-quality, tested code with an understanding of web security fundamentals

• Participate actively in code reviews

What we look for in you

• 0-4 years of experience, entry-level to early career

• Understanding of software engineering fundamentals

• Exposure to or eagerness to learn Elixir, Phoenix, and LiveView

• Ability to take ownership and write reliable, high-quality code

At River, we provide a supportive environment with adequate supervision and coaching, but we also value independence. We expect you to manage your tasks effectively, ask for help when needed, and consistently strive for improvement.

Nice to haves

• Prior fintech experience

• Familiarity with Postgres and Kubernetes

• Interest or experience in working at a rapidly scaling company

• Curiosity or interest in Bitcoin

Our mission at River is ambitious, but we believe in our team and value the individual growth and contributions of each member. If you are passionate about building robust financial solutions and are excited about Bitcoin, you’ll fit right in.

Location & Salary

• 100% remote option available within the Americas (North, South or Central), with offices in SF, NYC, and Columbus

• Salary range between $120,000 - $160,000 based on skills and experience

• Significant equity stock options

• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

• Unlimited PTO

• Parental Leave separate from PTO policy

• 401k