{"jobs":[{"absolute_url":"https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/spade/jobs/4646791005","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"internal_job_id":4412641005,"location":{"name":"New York, NY"},"metadata":null,"id":4646791005,"updated_at":"2026-06-17T12:37:49-04:00","requisition_id":"24","title":"Backend Engineer (Mid/Sr)","company_name":"Spade","first_published":"2026-01-12T18:17:19-05:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What is Spade?\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Financial institutions process billions of transactions every day across cards, ACH, wires, and third party aggregators. But most of that data is difficult to use. Descriptions are inconsistent, merchant names don’t match, and categories vary by payment type.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Spade is a data and AI platform that turns messy transaction strings into structured, verified records — and gives teams the tools to act on it across authorization, attribution, analytics, and AI initiatives. Spade leads the market in terms of merchant coverage, matching accuracy, geolocation data, and speed of transaction enrichment. Customers such as FIS, Bilt, Mercury, Stripe, alongside many other leaders in fintech and financial services, trust Spade\u0026#39;s data to enable personalized rewards programs, accurate applied spending rules, precise analytics requests, and innovative AI-powered features.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Spade is a fast growing, Series B company backed by industry experts and top tier investors (including Oak HC/FT, a16z, Flourish Ventures, Y-Combinator, and Gradient Ventures). We’re a lean and execution-oriented hybrid team, passionate about building exceptional products for our growing customer base. We care deeply about diversity of background, experience, and opinion. We value empathy, curiosity, and passion, and strive to create an environment where individuals have autonomy and the ability to take ownership over their work.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What will you do?\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;As a Backend Engineer at Spade, you\u0026#39;ll own the APIs and data systems that sit at the heart of our enrichment platform. You\u0026#39;ll work across the full backend stack — from the developer-facing APIs our customers depend on, to the data pipelines and platform services that power our data science team. This is a high-ownership role on a small team, where your decisions directly shape the performance and reliability of products processing billions of transactions.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Collaborate on our technical vision to build a product customers love\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Develop and maintain low-latency, massively-scalable developer-facing APIs and a robust data platform supporting our data science team\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Design and implement systems that support the growth of the product and the company\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Debug production issues across all levels of the stack\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Bring a strong collaborative approach to deliver value to customers and internal stakeholders at Spade\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What experience, skills, and qualifications are necessary?\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Must-have:\u0026amp;nbsp;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;4+ years of experience building and scaling backend Python-based systems in fast-paced environments\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Proven capability with developing REST APIs and writing performant SQL\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience building using AWS infrastructure\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience building systems from scratch, making trade-offs, and executing autonomously in early-stage environments\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;A customer-focused mindset, strong problem solving skills, and the ability to navigate ambiguity while delivering value to customers\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;A collaborative mindset, the ability to be mentored, and a focus on your own growth trajectory\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Based in NYC with ability to work out of our Flatiron office at least 2 days/week\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Nice-to-have:\u0026amp;nbsp;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Proficiency in Django\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Familiarity with data science and analytics tools such as Pyspark, Databricks and Delta Lake, and Hex\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience with cloud infrastructure and tools like AWS CDK\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience with transaction, merchant, and/or location data\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience and/or interest in fintech and/or data products\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Why join Spade?\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Be a cultural founder\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;. As an early employee, you’ll play a meaningful role in defining and building our culture.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Get in on the ground floor.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;We’re a small but well-funded team – joining now comes with limited risk and unlimited upside.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Build the next generation of financial infrastructure.\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;Our products will power the next wave of innovation in fintech, helping our customers deliver better, more transparent products and services to the consumer.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Benefits include:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Competitive compensation and equity package\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Full medical, dental, and vision benefits for US-based employees\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Life \u0026amp;amp; short-term disability insurance\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Unlimited PTO\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Early exercise program\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Extended post-termination exercise period\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;401K for retirement planning\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Hybrid team, with pet-friendly headquarters in NYC\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Paid parental leave\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Work from home stipend\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Diversity \u0026amp;amp; Inclusion at Spade:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Spade is an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a culture that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive. We believe that having people with different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives not only helps us build the best products for our customers, but also helps us be the best version of ourselves.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Salary Range:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;At Spade, we view total compensation as consisting of salary + equity + benefits. We recruit motivated and high performing talent, and work to compensate people in line with the value they bring to our team.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;We aim to pay fairly and competitively, and consider a number of factors in developing compensation offers. 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We value empathy, curiosity, and passion, and strive to create an environment where individuals have autonomy and the ability to take ownership over their work.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What will you be doing?\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;As Spade’s first finance hire, you will build the financial foundation for our next stage of growth. You’ll take ownership of our financial strategy, planning, and operations—from monthly close and cash management, to FP\u0026amp;amp;A and strategic finance. You’ll collaborate closely with the COO, CEO, and CRO, acting as a true thought partner to shape strategy, support key decisions with robust analysis, and drive business growth.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Strategic Partnership:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Partner closely with the leadership team on financial strategy and scenario planning. Leverage data and insights to inform major business decisions (pricing, hiring, market expansion), challenge assumptions, and accelerate business growth.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Financial Planning \u0026amp;amp; Analysis:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Develop budgets and forecasts, monitor budget vs. actuals, and build dashboards for key metrics (e.g. revenue growth, burn rate, GTM metrics, unit economics, usage-based revenue drivers etc.).\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Investor \u0026amp;amp; Board Reporting:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Prepare monthly/quarterly financial reports and forecasts for our board and investors. Support future fundraising by owning data room prep, due diligence requests, etc.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Cash Management \u0026amp;amp; Capital Strategy:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Track cash runway and working capital. Advise leadership on capital strategy, fundraising timing, and optimal deployment of the capital we\u0026#39;ve raised. Build and maintain cash flow models that inform strategic decisions.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Operational Build-out:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Implement and own finance tools/software as needed (e.g. QuickBooks, expense management, financial modeling in Google Sheets). Establish internal controls and financial policies to enable scalable growth.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Accounting \u0026amp;amp; Bookkeeping:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Own the monthly close process, managing our accountants to ensure our financial records are accurate and GAAP-compliant, and manage invoices, payables, and receivables.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What experience, skills, and qualifications are necessary?\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;7+ years of experience in a finance role\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;3+ years of experience in-house at a high growth B2B fintech startup and deep understanding of key SaaS/usage based business metrics\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience supporting a fundraising process — data room prep, investor diligence, financial narrative\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Familiarity with usage-based or consumption pricing models and their implications for revenue recognition and forecasting\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Generalist finance skillset (foundational accounting and bookkeeping knowledge, strong FP\u0026amp;amp;A skills, advanced financial modeling skills)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strategic business mindset and understanding of key business drivers\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Comfort with ambiguity\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Ability to challenge and influence business outcomes\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Ownership mindset and bias towards action\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong preference for candidates with a background in investment banking, private equity, or management consulting\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;NYC required\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Why join Spade?\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Be a cultural founder\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;. As an early employee, you’ll play a meaningful role in defining and building our culture.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Get in on the ground floor.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;We’re a small but well-funded team – joining now comes with limited risk and unlimited upside.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Build the next generation of financial infrastructure.\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Our products will power the next wave of innovation in fintech, helping our customers deliver better, more transparent products and services to the consumer.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Benefits include:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Competitive compensation and equity package\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Full medical, dental, and vision benefits for US-based employees\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Life \u0026amp;amp; short-term disability insurance\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Unlimited PTO\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Early exercise program\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Extended post-termination exercise period\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;401K for retirement planning\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Hybrid team, with pet-friendly headquarters in NYC\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Paid parental leave\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Work from home stipend\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Diversity \u0026amp;amp; Inclusion at Spade:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Spade is an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a culture that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive. 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Customers such as, FIS, Bilt, Mercury, Stripe, alongside many other leaders in fintech and financial services, trust Spade\u0026#39;s data to enable personalized rewards programs, accurate applied spending rules, precise analytics requests, and innovative AI-powered features.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Spade is a fast growing, Series B company backed by industry experts and top tier investors (including Oak HC/FT, a16z, Flourish Ventures, Y-Combinator, and Gradient Ventures). We’re a lean and execution-oriented hybrid team, passionate about building exceptional products for our growing customer base. We care deeply about diversity of background, experience, and opinion. We value empathy, curiosity, and passion, and strive to create an environment where individuals have autonomy and the ability to take ownership over their work.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What will you be doing?\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Spade is looking for our first product hire to be a driving force behind our mission to make transaction data clean, structured, and actionable for financial institutions. In this role, you won\u0026#39;t just manage a product, you\u0026#39;ll own and shape core features of our platform and partner on our overall product strategy. As our first dedicated product hire, you\u0026#39;ll partner closely with the CEO, sales, data science and engineering to define what we build and why. You will:\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Translate vision into a defensible product roadmap by synthesizing customer insights, market signals, and business goals\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Act as a strategic partner to the CEO and leadership team, shaping market positioning, competitive differentiation, and long-term platform bets\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Partner with sales and customers to extract signal from wins, losses, and conversations, and turn it into product direction\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Drive alignment across engineering, sales, and leadership on priorities, trade-offs, and sequencing\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Set design and UX standards as Spade moves from API-only to a full platform\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Establish success metrics that hold the product accountable to outcomes, not outputs, using research, usage data, and market analysis to inform decisions\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Build the product function at Spade — processes, frameworks, and standards that scale as the team grows\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What experience, skills, and qualifications are necessary?\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Must have:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;5-9+ years of product management experience at a high-growth B2B startup\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Based in NYC\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Proven track record of building or launching products end-to-end, from early ideation through delivery and iteration\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Background in fintech or payments — you understand the key players, regulatory landscape, and nuances of building financial products\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong technical fluency — you can partner effectively with engineers, understand API-first products, and make informed trade-off decisions\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Exceptional communicator — you can make complex ideas feel simple for both technical and non-technical audiences\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Comfortable being the first and building a playbook\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Interest in leveraging AI to accelerate execution\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Nice to have:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience with transaction or payments data\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Familiarity with developer-facing or API-first products\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Prior experience working directly with a founder or CEO on product strategy\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience at a Seed –Series C fintech or financial infrastructure company\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Prior experience as the first or only Product hire at a company\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Why join Spade?\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Be a cultural founder\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;. As an early employee, you’ll play a meaningful role in defining and building our culture.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Get in on the ground floor.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;We’re a small but well-funded team – joining now comes with limited risk and unlimited upside.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Build the next generation of financial infrastructure.\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Our products will power the next wave of innovation in fintech, helping our customers deliver better, more transparent products and services to the consumer.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Benefits include:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Competitive compensation and equity package\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Full medical, dental, and vision benefits for US-based employees\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Life \u0026amp;amp; short-term disability insurance\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Unlimited PTO\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Early exercise program\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Extended post-termination exercise period\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;401K for retirement planning\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Hybrid team, with pet-friendly headquarters in NYC\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Paid parental leave\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Work from home stipend\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Diversity \u0026amp;amp; Inclusion at Spade:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Spade is an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a culture that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive. We believe that having people with different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives not only helps us build the best products for our customers, but also helps us be the best version of ourselves.\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Salary Range:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;At Spade, we view total compensation as consisting of salary + equity + benefits. We recruit motivated and high performing talent, and work to compensate people in line with the value they bring to our team.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;font-weight: 400;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;We aim to pay fairly and competitively, and consider a number of factors in developing compensation offers. 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But most of that data is difficult to use. Descriptions are inconsistent, merchant names don’t match, and categories vary by payment type.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Spade is a data and AI platform that turns messy transaction strings into structured, verified records — and gives teams the tools to act on it across authorization, attribution, analytics, and AI initiatives. Spade leads the market in terms of merchant coverage, matching accuracy, geolocation data, and speed of transaction enrichment. Customers such as FIS, Bilt, Mercury, Stripe, alongside many other leaders in fintech and financial services, trust Spade\u0026#39;s data to enable personalized rewards programs, accurate applied spending rules, precise analytics requests, and innovative AI-powered features.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Spade is a fast growing, Series B company backed by industry experts and top tier investors (including Oak HC/FT, a16z, Flourish Ventures, Y-Combinator, and Gradient Ventures). We’re a lean and execution-oriented hybrid team, passionate about building exceptional products for our growing customer base. We care deeply about diversity of background, experience, and opinion. We value empathy, curiosity, and passion, and strive to create an environment where individuals have autonomy and the ability to take ownership over their work.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What will you be doing?\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;As a Senior Platform Infrastructure Engineer, you\u0026#39;ll own the systems that keep Spade\u0026#39;s core platform fast, reliable, and scalable. You\u0026#39;ll work across the full infrastructure stack — from the cloud services and data pipelines that power our enrichment APIs, to the developer tooling and observability systems that keep our engineering team moving quickly. This is a high-ownership role on a small team, where your decisions directly shape the reliability of products processing hundreds of millions of transactions.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Collaborate on our technical vision to build and scale internal infrastructure that engineers and customers love\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Develop and maintain low-latency, massively-scalable infrastructure for data ingestion, reporting, and developer-facing APIs.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Continuously improve our engineering best practices by designing and implementing systems that allow us to expand our platform while maintaining high quality and solid observability.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Debug production issues across all levels of the stack\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Bring a strong collaborative approach to deliver value to customers and internal stakeholders at Spade\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What experience, skills, and qualifications are necessary?\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Must-have:\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;5+ years of experience building and scaling AWS Cloud Infrastructure (ECS/Fargate, RDS Aurora Serverless, Terraform/CDK etc).\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience with highly scalable networked APIs, Postgres, data pipelines, and async processing\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience building and scaling with Python and Django\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience and opinions with implementing effective observability instrumentation and ensuring alerts are timely and actionable\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience building tools and systems that empower internal developers to deliver business value rapidly\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience building systems from scratch, making trade-offs, and executing autonomously in early-stage environments\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;A product mindset and strong problem solving skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and focus on delivering customer value, for internal developers and the customers they build for\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;A collaborative mindset, fostering a culture of mentorship, shared success, and continuous improvement\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Based in the US or Canada. If you\u0026#39;re in NYC, this role can be in-office/hybrid as well.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;Nice-to-have:\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience with building and supporting infrastructure in multiple AWS regions\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience with Open Telemetry\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience with Pganalyze\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience with transaction, merchant, and/or location data\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience and/or interest in fintech and/or data products\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience with agentic development infrastructure and workflows\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Familiarity with data science and analytics tools such as Pyspark, Databricks and Delta Lake, and Hex\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Why join Spade?\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Be a cultural founder\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;. As an early employee, you’ll play a meaningful role in defining and building our culture.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Get in on the ground floor.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;We’re a small but well-funded team – joining now comes with limited risk and unlimited upside.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Build the next generation of financial infrastructure.\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;Our products will power the next wave of innovation in fintech, helping our customers deliver better, more transparent products and services to the consumer.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Benefits include:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Competitive compensation and equity package\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Full medical, dental, and vision benefits for US-based employees\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Life \u0026amp;amp; short-term disability insurance\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Unlimited PTO\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Early exercise program\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Extended post-termination exercise period\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;401K for retirement planning\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Hybrid team, with pet-friendly headquarters in NYC\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Paid parental leave\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Work from home stipend\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Diversity \u0026amp;amp; Inclusion at Spade:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Spade is an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a culture that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive. We believe that having people with different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives not only helps us build the best products for our customers, but also helps us be the best version of ourselves.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Salary Range:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;At Spade, we view total compensation as consisting of salary + equity + benefits. We recruit motivated and high performing talent, and work to compensate people in line with the value they bring to our team.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;We aim to pay fairly and competitively, and consider a number of factors in developing compensation offers. 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But most of that data is difficult to use. Descriptions are inconsistent, merchant names don\u0026#39;t match, and categories vary by payment type.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Spade is a data and AI platform that turns messy transaction strings into structured, verified records — and gives teams the tools to act on it across authorization, attribution, analytics, and AI initiatives. Spade leads the market in terms of merchant coverage, matching accuracy, geolocation data, and speed of transaction enrichment. Customers such as FIS, Bilt, Mercury, and Stripe, alongside many other leaders in fintech and financial services, trust Spade\u0026#39;s data to power personalized rewards programs, accurate spending rules, precise analytics, and innovative AI-powered features.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Spade is a fast growing, Series B company backed by industry experts and top tier investors (including Oak HC/FT, a16z, Flourish Ventures, Y-Combinator, and Gradient Ventures). We\u0026#39;re a lean and execution-oriented hybrid team, passionate about building exceptional products for our growing customer base. We care deeply about diversity of background, experience, and opinion. We value empathy, curiosity, and passion, and strive to create an environment where individuals have autonomy and the ability to take ownership over their work.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;What will you be doing?\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;As our technical product support specialist, you’ll be the first line of defense for customer technical issues and the bridge between customers and internal teams. You\u0026#39;ll troubleshoot problems, build solutions using our internal tools, and surface insights that drive product improvements. You will:\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Serve as first line of technical support for customers, triaging and resolving tickets while escalating complex issues to Engineering and Data teams as needed\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Create and refine product rules to address customer issues and drive incremental improvements, working both independently and with contractor resources\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Monitor product performance using Hex, SQL, and internal dashboards, identifying trends and surfacing insights to Data, Product, and Engineering teams for larger improvements\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Document troubleshooting processes and resolutions to build institutional knowledge\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;What experience, skills, and qualifications are necessary?\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;2+ years in a technical customer support or customer facing operations role, supporting a technical product\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong customer service orientation with excellent written and verbal communication skills\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Ability to triage, prioritize, and solve technical problems independently\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Familiarity with SQL concepts, Excel/Sheets, and data analysis\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Detail-oriented, process-driven approach with eagerness to improve systems and workflows\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Based in NYC\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Nice to Have:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience working in high growth startups\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Familiarity with BI tools like Hex, Looker, Tableau, etc\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Familiarity with ticketing systems (we use Pylon)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;Why join Spade?\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Be a cultural founder. As an early employee, you’ll play a meaningful role in defining and building our culture.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Get in on the ground floor. We’re a small but well-funded team – joining now comes with limited risk and unlimited upside.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Build the next generation of financial infrastructure. Our products will power the next wave of innovation in fintech, helping our customers deliver better, more transparent products and services to the consumer.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;Benefits include:\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Competitive compensation and equity package\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Full medical, dental, and vision benefits for US-based employees\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Life \u0026amp;amp; short-term disability insurance\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Unlimited PTO\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Early exercise program\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Extended post-termination exercise period\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;401K for retirement planning\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Hybrid team, with pet-friendly headquarters in NYC\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Paid parental leave\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Work from home stipend\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;Diversity \u0026amp;amp; Inclusion at Spade:\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Spade is an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a culture that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive. We believe that having people with different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives not only helps us build the best products for our customers, but also helps us be the best version of ourselves.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;Salary Range:\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;At Spade, we view total compensation as consisting of salary + equity + benefits. We recruit motivated and high performing talent, and work to compensate people in line with the value they bring to our team.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;We aim to pay fairly and competitively, and consider a number of factors in developing compensation offers. 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But most of that data is difficult to use. Descriptions are inconsistent, merchant names don’t match, and categories vary by payment type.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Spade is a data and AI platform that turns messy transaction strings into structured, verified records — and gives teams the tools to act on it across authorization, attribution, analytics, and AI initiatives. Spade leads the market in terms of merchant coverage, matching accuracy, geolocation data, and speed of transaction enrichment. Customers such as FIS, Bilt, Mercury, Stripe, alongside many other leaders in fintech and financial services, trust Spade\u0026#39;s data to enable personalized rewards programs, accurate applied spending rules, precise analytics requests, and innovative AI-powered features.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Spade is a fast growing, Series B company backed by industry experts and top tier investors (including Oak HC/FT, a16z, Flourish Ventures, Y-Combinator, and Gradient Ventures). We’re a lean and execution-oriented hybrid team, passionate about building exceptional products for our growing customer base. We care deeply about diversity of background, experience, and opinion. We value empathy, curiosity, and passion, and strive to create an environment where individuals have autonomy and the ability to take ownership over their work.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What will you be doing?\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;As Spade\u0026#39;s first technical recruiter, you\u0026#39;ll play an integral part in guiding our growth, with a focus on candidate experience and hiring quality. You\u0026#39;ll work across scaling our incredible engineering and data science teams, from building sourcing strategies and partnering with hiring managers, to designing the processes and tooling that scale with us. This is a high-ownership role on a small (but tight-knit) team, where your decisions directly shape the caliber and pace of hiring across the company.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Manage full-cycle recruiting\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; for technical roles, from intake and job setup through offer close, flexing to non-technical as business priorities evolve\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Partner with hiring managers and founders\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; to define role requirements and interview plans, building process that are efficient and give high-signal\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Build and execute sourcing strategies\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; to generate qualified pipelines, with a focus on passive talent outreach and attracting top-tier talent in competitive markets\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Deliver a high-quality candidate experience\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; at every stage — timely communication, clear expectations, and thoughtful feedback loops that reflect Spade’s company values\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;ATS administration\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; (Ashby), including job setup, candidate tracking, interview scheduling workflows, and overall hygiene\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Track and report on hiring metrics\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; — funnel health, hiring velocity, and pipeline bottlenecks — to inform decision-making and recommend adjustments\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Drive recruiting process improvements\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; by evolving templates, scorecards, tooling, and best practices as the team and company scale\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What experience, skills, and qualifications are necessary?\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Must Have:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;2+ years in a technical recruiting capacity (with at least 4 years of total work experience, ideally in a talent-related role: coordinating, sourcing, ops, etc)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;General understanding of engineering + data science roles and related technologies\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience partnering directly with hiring managers to define role requirements and run structured interview processes\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Comfort owning the full recruiting lifecycle independently — sourcing, screening, coordinating, and supporting offer processes - ideally in a fast-moving, resource-constrained environment\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Proficiency with recruiting tools (ATS, CRM, Sourcing) - Ashby experience a huge plus.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Empathetic, with strong candidate communication and relationship-building skills, and a track record of delivering delightful candidate experiences\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Based in NYC with ability to work out of our Flatiron office at least 2 days/week\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Nice to Have:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience as an early recruiter at a high-growth startup\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Background hiring in fintech, data, or infrastructure companies\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Interest in and experience involving AI to improve hiring velocity, candidate quality, and feedback clarity\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Recruiting Ops experience and/or interest in using data to optimize processes\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Early exposure to recruiting process improvement (templates, scorecards, interview guides)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;prose job-content\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Why join Spade?\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Be a cultural founder\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;. As an early employee, you’ll play a meaningful role in defining and building our culture.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Get in on the ground floor.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;We’re a small but well-funded team – joining now comes with limited risk and unlimited upside.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Build the next generation of financial infrastructure.\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;Our products will power the next wave of innovation in fintech, helping our customers deliver better, more transparent products and services to the consumer.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Benefits include:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Competitive compensation and equity package\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Full medical, dental, and vision benefits for US-based employees\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Life \u0026amp;amp; short-term disability insurance\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Unlimited PTO\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Early exercise program\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Extended post-termination exercise period\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;401K for retirement planning\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Hybrid team, with pet-friendly headquarters in NYC\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Paid parental leave\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Work from home stipend\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Diversity \u0026amp;amp; Inclusion at Spade:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Spade is an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a culture that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive. 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