Software Engineer

Software Engineer

We are an early stage consumer fintech startup with an innovative product and diverse culture. We are backed by top tier global investors such as Sony and Coinbase, and leading media outlets including Nikkei, CNBC and Bloomberg have highlighted our solution that’s touching the lives of young people. 

At Woodstock, we believe social will play a big role in the future of finance. Our mission is to empower the next generation with financial literacy and transform the financial future of Japan. We are a small team with a big dream to expand our services globally, starting from Japan. 

Why Join Woodstock

We are building the next best social trading app for young investors, utilizing machine intelligence and modern design principles. The trading volume is expanding exponentially, and both beginners and experienced traders are becoming fellow investors through Woodstock.

Engineers at Woodstock say this is a good place to work because they:

• Get to experiment with new technologies and deliver valuable products.
• Experience a flat, non-corporate culture that encourages open communication.
• Celebrate achievements and learn from failures with like-minded team members.

Location: Tokyo (Visa sponsorship available) 

Language Requirement

Japanese: Business Level | English: Business Level

What You will do (Job Responsibilities)

• Provide support in the design, testing and implementation of engineering solutions.
• Collaborate with the engineering team and assist in product development.
• Participate in code review, documentation and troubleshooting code.
• Maintain and improve system infrastructure.
• Engage and contribute in brainstorming and discussion sessions. 

Who you are

• You are passionate about financial markets.
• You are obsessed with customer feedback and product minded.
• You’re never tired of learning. You continue to learn the latest technologies as well as customer behavior to come up with decisions on how to build and scale.
• You have a “own it” attitude. Owning a problem doesn’t scare you, but rather empowers you to take 100% responsibility for achieving our mission.
• You want to be part of a winning team.You embrace being pushed out of your comfort zone. You want to go the extra mile to deliver results.
• You approach work with an open mind, ready to explore new perspectives and ideas. You don’t fear being proven wrong; instead, you embrace the opportunity to learn and adapt swiftly to new information.
• You know how to have fun.

What we look for in you

• Education: No degree requirement.
• Experience: 2 to 5 years of software development experience.
• Development: Experience in Golang, Flutter, Python or Java.
• Infrastructure: Experience using cloud infrastructure e.g. AWS, Google Cloud or Azure.

Nice to haves

• Open Source Contribution: Demonstrated involvement in open-source projects.
• Hackathon Success: Experience in competing and excelling in hackathons or coding competitions.
• Service Development: Successfully developed and launched an independent service.
• App Launch: Launched a mobile application on platforms like the App Store or Google Play Store.
• Entrepreneurial Experience: Background in founding or co-founding a startup.
• Coding experience: LLM or Machine Learning

Salary

Highly competitive salary (with semi-annual performance bonus) and employee stock options following Silicon Valley standards e.g, no termination clause.