Software Engineer I - Core Edge Processing

We are looking for a Software Engineer I to join one of our Cloud Platform Engineering teams at Marqeta! You’ll be joining the Core Edge Processing team, who are responsible for our cardholder-facing real-time services and infrastructure. This team runs Java services in both our physical datacenters and the cloud, handling both cardholder traffic and cryptographic functions that Marqeta’s card issuing platform requires. You’ll be at the heart of moving all these workloads to the cloud, adopting cloud-based card network services to accelerate our path out of physical datacenters, all while maintaining customer trust.

Marqeta’s platform supports 99.999+% cardholder availability across multiple regions globally, serving over 5 billion transactions annually. The Core Edge Processing team operates at the center of everything Marqeta does, and there is endless opportunity to make a sizable impact across your team and the whole business.

We work Flexible First. This role can be performed remotely within the Toronto Metro and Vancouver Metro area in Canada. We’d love for you to join us!

The Impact You'll Have

• Design, develop, and deliver high quality products.
• Develop testable, scalable, trustworthy systems that eliminate manual tasks.
• Promote a DevOps culture through automation, ongoing enhancement, and team-wide responsibility.
• Prioritize and ship features in line with the roadmap.
• Deliver work effectively in a team environment.
• Participate in core processes of the team (planning, on-call rotations, metrics review, etc).

Who You Are

• Bachelor's degree. In lieu of a degree, 2+ years of relevant experience may suffice.
• Experience developing in Java, however we welcome experience in other programming languages. 
• Experience with cloud computing. We use AWS, but welcome other cloud experience. 
• The ability to demonstrate humility, empathy, and to take constructive feedback positively.
• A desire to grow in your career, learn, share ideas and help others grow and learn.
• The capacity to work productively on cross-functional teams and take a collaborative, team oriented approach.

Nice-To-Haves

• Experience with payments or the FinTech space.
• Experience with Kubernetes, Terraform and/or Docker.
• Experience in software delivery pipelines and CI/CD systems.
• Contributions to technical blogs, a public Github repo, or to open source projects.

Typical Process

• Application Submission
• Recruiter Call
• Coding Interview
• Hiring Manager Interview
• Virtual “Onsite” consisting of 2 video calls
• Offer!

Compensation and Benefits

Marqeta is a Flex First company which allows you to choose your best working environment, whether that be from home or at a company office. To support Flex First, we calibrate pay to a competitive value according to working location. 

When determining salaries, we consider several factors including, but not limited to, skills, prior experience, and work location. The new-hire base salary range for this position, reflected in CAD,  is: 76,300 - 95,400

We also believe in recognizing the contributions of our people. That's why we award annual bonuses to eligible employees, rewarding both individual performance and the success of the entire company.

Along with monetary compensation, Marqeta offers

• Multiple health insurance options
• Flexible time off – take what you need
• Retirement savings program with company contribution
• Equity in a publicly-traded company 
• Monthly stipend to support our remote work model
• Annual “development dollars” to support our people growth and development
• Family-forming benefits and up to 20 weeks of Parental Leave

About Marqeta

Marqeta is on a mission to change the way money moves. We’re one of the earliest enablers of embedded finance, a market opportunity sized up in the trillions. Our card issuing platform provides unprecedented flexibility and control for companies to issue cards, authorize transactions, and manage payment operations in real time. Marqeta is powering the most well known brands in the new economy (Block, Cash App, Affirm, Instacart, Doordash, Uber, Walmart, etc). You don’t need to be a Payments expert to join the Marqeta Team, let us help you with that.  This is the opportunity of a lifetime to work with innovators around the world and unlock equitable financial access for all.

Marqeta’s Values

– Solve for the Customer: With a deep understanding of our customers' business and empathy for their needs, we deliver products and services that drive their success. Earning and keeping their trust guides everything we do.

– Do What's Right: Knowing businesses and livelihoods depend on us, we pursue solutions that disrupt responsibly and deliver high-quality results that our customers count on. We own our work from start to finish.

– Simplify and Innovate: We approach challenges with curiosity and take smart risks. Innovation comes from finding better, simpler ways to achieve extraordinary outcomes.

– Win as a Team: We succeed together by embracing diverse perspectives and pushing each other to raise the bar. We lead with humility and set aside hierarchy to work as a team.

– Make it Count: We drive forward with focus and agility. With a sense of urgency and purpose, we get the job done, and done right.

Equal Employment Opportunity, Accommodations and Privacy 

Marqeta is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that gives consideration to all qualified applicants regardless of race, ancestry, national  origin, color, Indigenous, citizenship, religion/creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression marital status, family status, disability, veteran status, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. 

Our dedication to diversity and inclusion extends beyond the categories above. Review Marqeta’s ESG Report to see that dedication in action. Fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected creates a stronger and more innovative team at Marqeta. We celebrate the unique contributions of each individual and empower all members of our organization. Join us in building a company where diversity thrives and everyone can be their authentic selves.

If you require reasonable accommodation for the application process and beyond (including due to a disability), please submit this form and we will be more than happy to assist you. Marqeta will make reasonable accommodations for candidates when needed in accordance with applicable law. The Applicant and Candidate Privacy Notice applies to the personal data that you directly provide to us or that we collect during the application and candidate recruitment process.