Software Engineer

At River, we are committed to building financial solutions that power a transparent and efficient global economic system made possible by Bitcoin. To that end, we have built leading Bitcoin brokerage and custody products to keep our clients ahead of the curve. We aim to bring premier Bitcoin banking solutions that offer a full array of financial services to our clients.

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

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, with offices in SF, NYC, and Columbus

Salary range between $120,000 - $150,000 based on skills and experience

Significant equity stock options

Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

Unlimited PTO

Parental Leave separate from PTO policy

401k