Backend Engineer
Tala
About this role
Tala is a global financial infrastructure company building a vertically integrated platform that combines credit intelligence, fintech payments execution, and bank-like relationship expertise to expand access to financial tools for underserved populations. This role joins Tala’s Product Development team to help evolve and improve the backend systems that support its flagship credit products. The position is remote-first and based in India, within a collaborative and supportive engineering culture.
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About Tala
tala.coTala is a mobile-first financial services company that provides credit, savings, payments and other digital financial tools through a single app. It uses smartphone and alternative data to underwrite customers who are often excluded by traditional lenders, bridging digital and cash ecosystems so users can seamlessly manage their financial lives. Focused on emerging markets and financial inclusion, Tala delivers fast, accessible loans and savings products designed for underserved populations.
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About Tala
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$51k – $69k
per year