Principal Software Engineer
Moniepoint
About this role
The Principal Software Engineer (R&D) leads research into emerging technologies and translates insights into scalable products across software engineering, data science, and AI. The role partners with cross-functional teams and external research institutions to design, prototype, and deliver innovative solutions that enhance customer experience and inform the company roadmap. It also involves fostering strategic partnerships and contributing to intellectual property strategies.
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About Moniepoint
moniepoint.comMoniepoint is a fintech platform that powers payments, banking, and back-office operations for businesses and their customers, with a focus on financial inclusion in emerging markets. It provides an all‑in‑one suite — including payments acceptance, merchant POS and digital banking tools, APIs and operational services — that helps merchants, SMEs and agent networks run and grow their financial services. Moniepoint positions itself as an infrastructure partner for businesses and financial institutions, simplifying transactions, payouts, reconciliations and customer account management. Its mission centers on expanding access to formal financial services and enabling commerce across underserved markets.
Recent company news
Moniepoint’s General Counsel Okechukwu Eke Named to Legal 500’s GC 2026 Powerlist Nigeria
2 hours ago
Moniepoint Powers Small Businesses, Transforming Nigeria’s Financial Landscape
4 days ago
Moniepoint: 2025 TIME100 Most Influential Companies
Jun 26, 2025
Blue Earth Capital backs Moniepoint in secondary deal
Oct 27, 2025
Nigeria's Billion-Dollar Fintech Moniepoint Raises An Additional $90M From Visa, Google, And Others
Oct 21, 2025
About Moniepoint
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
$139k – $186k
per year
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