Top 10 Fintech Startups Hiring Now

Mihailo Bozic
Mihailo Bozic
Updated October 15, 2026 · 7 min read

The top fintech startups hiring right now on Migrate Mate include Stripe, Plaid, and Affirm, spanning payment infrastructure, consumer lending, digital banking, identity verification, and blockchain-based financial services. Migrate Mate tracks 897 live open roles across 10 fintech startups as of October 15, 2026, updated daily. Fintech is one of the few sectors where software engineering, risk, compliance, and product roles are growing simultaneously, making it a strong market for candidates at every level.

The 10 Fintech Startups hiring on Migrate Mate right now

Curated by our editorial team · 897 live roles from Migrate Mate, updated daily

  1. 01
    Stripe

    Stripe

    PaymentsEngineeringProduct

    Stripe has 299 open roles on Migrate Mate as of October 15, 2026, the most of any fintech startup we track, concentrated in project & program management (9) and software engineering (7). Stripe builds payment processing and financial infrastructure software used by businesses of all sizes, from early-stage startups to global enterprises. Its engineering culture is well-regarded for technical depth, and it operates across a wide range of product areas beyond core payments.

    Roles by team

    • Project & Program Management9
    • Software Engineering7
    • Marketing4
    • Product Management4
    • Sales4

    +22 roles across other teams

    Open roles299 open
    Business Value Scale Analyst
    San Francisco, CA · Hybrid
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    Staff Machine Learning Engineer
    New York, United States · Hybrid
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    Sales Strategy & Operations Business Partner
    Atlanta, GA · Hybrid
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    Investment Lead
    New York, United States · Hybrid
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    Strategy & Ops, Intercept
    San Francisco, CA · Hybrid
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    See all 299 roles at Stripe
  2. 02
    Plaid

    Plaid

    InfrastructureEngineeringPartnerships

    Plaid has 125 open roles on Migrate Mate as of October 15, 2026, concentrated in product management (9) and software engineering (7). Plaid runs the financial data network that lets consumer apps securely connect to users' bank accounts, forming a critical layer of modern fintech infrastructure. It hires heavily in infrastructure engineering, partnerships, and financial industry relations.

    Roles by team

    • Product Management9
    • Software Engineering7
    • Sales6
    • Data Science & Analytics6
    • Compliance & Legal4

    +18 roles across other teams

    Open roles125 open
    Senior Product Security Engineer
    San Francisco Bay Area · On-site
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    Engineering Manager
    Greater Seattle Area · On-site
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    Product Marketing Manager
    New York City Metropolitan Area · On-site
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    Senior Security Analyst
    San Francisco Bay Area · On-site
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    Enterprise Account Executive
    San Francisco Bay Area · On-site
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    See all 125 roles at Plaid
  3. 03
    Affirm

    Affirm

    LendingData ScienceRisk

    Affirm has 87 open roles on Migrate Mate as of October 15, 2026, concentrated in business development (6) and customer support (5). Affirm offers buy-now-pay-later and installment lending products directly to consumers and through merchant partnerships. The company sits at the intersection of consumer finance and technology, with teams spanning credit risk, data science, and platform engineering.

    Roles by team

    • Business Development6
    • Customer Support5
    • Business Strategy5
    • Engineering (Non-Software)4
    • Business Operations4

    +26 roles across other teams

    Open roles87 open
    Senior Staff Software Engineer, Backend (Cards)
    San Francisco, CA · Remote
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    Manager, Software Engineering (App Infrastructure)
    San Francisco, CA · Remote
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    Senior Software Engineer, Backend (Lakehouse Infra)
    New York, NY · Remote
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    IT Engineer Intern (Early Careers Summer 2027)
    San Francisco, CA · Remote
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    Small Business Account Executive II
    Remote · Remote
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    See all 87 roles at Affirm
  4. 04
    Socure

    Socure

    IdentityData ScienceEnterprise

    Socure has 81 open roles on Migrate Mate as of October 15, 2026, concentrated in business strategy (7) and business operations (5). Socure provides digital identity verification and fraud prevention technology serving financial services firms and government agencies. Its machine learning and data science teams are central to the product, and the company has grown quickly through enterprise contracts.

    Roles by team

    • Business Strategy7
    • Business Operations5
    • Account Management4
    • Data Analytics4
    • IT Support4

    +25 roles across other teams

    Open roles81 open
    Account Executive Director, Fintech
    New York, NY · On-site
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    Head of Market Strategy, Public Sector
    Tysons, VA · On-site
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    Data Scientist II, Fraud & Risk
    Seattle, WA · Hybrid
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    Staff Product Operations Manager
    Seattle, WA · Hybrid
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    Technical Content Marketing Manager
    Incline Village, NV · Remote
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    See all 81 roles at Socure
  5. 05
    Coinbase

    Coinbase

    CryptoEngineeringCompliance

    Coinbase has 74 open roles on Migrate Mate as of October 15, 2026, concentrated in IT support & systems administration (8) and business analyst (5). Coinbase operates one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the United States, offering platforms for buying, selling, and managing digital assets for retail and institutional clients. It hires across engineering, compliance, and customer operations.

    Roles by team

    • IT Support & Systems Administration8
    • Business Analyst5
    • AI (Artificial Intelligence)5
    • Business Operations4
    • Program Management4

    +24 roles across other teams

    Open roles74 open
    Forward Deployed Engineer Intern (HR Technology)
    New York, NY · Hybrid
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    Tax Information Reporting Intern
    San Francisco, CA · Hybrid
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    Internal Audit Analytics Intern
    San Francisco, CA · Hybrid
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    Real Estate & Builds Intern (EWX)
    New York, NY · Hybrid
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    Policy Intern
    New York, NY · Hybrid
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    See all 74 roles at Coinbase
  6. Editor’s note

    What to look for in a fintech startup

    Not every fintech startup offers the same working environment, and the differences go beyond headcount. A company's regulatory posture, growth stage, and product focus all shape what day-to-day work actually looks like. Before applying, it's worth understanding whether a company is pre-profitability and equity-heavy, or post-IPO and stabilizing toward a larger-company culture.

    Regulatory maturity

    Fintechs operating under bank charters or money transmission licenses carry heavier compliance obligations. That creates more structured roles in legal and risk, but can slow product iteration compared to less regulated competitors.

    Growth stage

    Series B and earlier companies typically offer broader scope and faster advancement, but more ambiguity. Later-stage and public fintechs provide more process and stability, with equity upside that is usually smaller but less speculative.

    Product focus

    Infrastructure fintechs like payment networks and data platforms tend to hire more deeply in engineering and developer experience. Consumer fintechs weight hiring toward product, marketing, and customer operations.

  7. 06
    Ripple

    Ripple

    BlockchainEnterpriseSales

    Ripple has 60 open roles on Migrate Mate as of October 15, 2026, concentrated in business strategy (7) and account management (4). Ripple develops digital payment and blockchain-based solutions for banks and enterprise financial institutions moving money across borders. The company operates globally and hires across engineering, regulatory affairs, and enterprise sales.

    Roles by team

    • Business Strategy7
    • Account Management4
    • Software Engineering4
    • Project Management3
    • Business Development3

    +28 roles across other teams

    Open roles60 open
    Director, Product Planning
    San Francisco, CA · On-site
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    Senior Staff Product Manager
    San Francisco, CA · On-site
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    Staff Data Scientist
    San Francisco, CA · On-site
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    Customer Success Senior Manager
    Miami, FL · On-site
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    Customer Success Senior Manager
    San Francisco, CA · On-site
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    See all 60 roles at Ripple
  8. 07
    Ramp

    Ramp

    Spend ManagementProductSales

    Ramp has 59 open roles on Migrate Mate as of October 15, 2026, concentrated in software engineering (20) and account management (5). Ramp builds corporate cards and spend-management software that automates expense operations for businesses. The company has grown rapidly among mid-market and enterprise customers and hires across product, finance, and go-to-market roles.

    Roles by team

    • Software Engineering20
    • Account Management5
    • Consulting & Professional Services4
    • Sales3
    • Customer Success3

    +15 roles across other teams

    Open roles59 open
    Manager, Account Executive
    New York, NY · On-site
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    Manager, Account Manager
    New York, NY · On-site
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    Product Manager
    New York, NY · Hybrid
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    Senior Analyst, Global Mobility & Immigration
    New York, NY · On-site
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    Product Operations Specialist
    New York, NY · Hybrid
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    See all 59 roles at Ramp
  9. 08
    Brex

    Brex

    FintechFinanceProduct

    Brex has 47 open roles on Migrate Mate as of October 15, 2026, concentrated in software engineering (16) and sales (8). Brex provides corporate cards, business banking, and spend management software designed for startups and growth-stage companies. Its finance and product teams work closely together, and the company has a strong track record of promoting internally.

    Roles by team

    • Software Engineering16
    • Sales8
    • Product Management6
    • Project & Program Management4
    • Strategy & Corporate Development3

    +10 roles across other teams

    Open roles47 open
    Software Engineer
    New York, NY · Hybrid
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    Software Engineer
    San Francisco, CA · Hybrid
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    Enterprise Implementation Consultant
    Salt Lake City, UT · Hybrid
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    Enterprise Implementation Consultant
    Seattle, WA · Hybrid
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    Enterprise Implementation Consultant
    New York, NY · Hybrid
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    See all 47 roles at Brex
  10. 09
    Robinhood

    Robinhood

    InvestingEngineeringCompliance

    Robinhood has 45 open roles on Migrate Mate as of October 15, 2026, concentrated in software engineering (12) and data science & analytics (6). Robinhood operates a commission-free investing and cryptocurrency trading platform built for retail consumers. The company has expanded its product suite beyond equities into options, retirement accounts, and credit, broadening its hiring needs across finance and engineering.

    Roles by team

    • Software Engineering12
    • Data Science & Analytics6
    • Finance3
    • Product Management3
    • Compliance & Legal3

    +18 roles across other teams

    Open roles45 open
    Staff Software Engineer
    New York, NY · On-site
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    Customer Experience Manager, Executive Office
    Westlake, TX · On-site
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    Staff Software Engineer, Robinhood Command Center
    Menlo Park, CA · On-site
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    Overnight Customer Experience Representative, Concierge
    Denver, CO · On-site
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    Senior Security Engineer, Detection & Response
    Denver, CO · On-site
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    See all 45 roles at Robinhood
  11. 10
    Upgrade

    Upgrade

    Consumer CreditRiskOperations

    Upgrade has 20 open roles on Migrate Mate as of October 15, 2026, concentrated in business development (3) and data analytics (2). Upgrade offers personal loans, consumer credit, and home improvement financing products for individuals and small businesses. The company combines direct lending with a credit card platform, creating hiring needs across credit risk, engineering, and operations.

    Roles by team

    • Business Development3
    • Data Analytics2
    • Account Management2
    • Product Management2
    • Accounting1

    +10 roles across other teams

    Open roles20 open
    Flex Pay, Sales Manager
    San Francisco, CA · Hybrid
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    Director, Product Management - Fraud
    San Francisco, CA · Hybrid
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    Senior Product Manager, Fraud
    San Francisco, CA · Hybrid
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    Data Analyst II (Analytics Focus)
    Phoenix, AZ · Hybrid
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    Data Scientist - Flex Pay
    San Francisco, CA · On-site
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    See all 20 roles at Upgrade

How fintech startups pay and equity works

Fintech startups generally structure compensation around a base salary, an equity grant, and in some cases a cash bonus. The balance between those components shifts depending on the company's stage. Early-stage companies often offer lower base salaries offset by larger option grants, while later-stage and publicly traded fintechs tend to converge toward market-rate base pay with restricted stock units that have a clearer path to liquidity. The trade-off in day-to-day work is real: fintech roles, particularly in engineering, risk, and compliance, carry meaningful ownership over outcomes and often involve faster decision-making than equivalent roles at large banks or established tech companies. That autonomy comes with less institutional support, fewer defined processes, and more direct exposure to whether the product succeeds.

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Fintech Startups: Frequently Asked Questions

Which fintech startups are hiring the most right now?

Stripe is hiring the most, with 299 open roles on Migrate Mate as of October 15, 2026, followed by Plaid (125) and Affirm (87). Migrate Mate tracks 897 live roles across 10 fintech startups in total, updated daily, so the order shifts as companies open and close positions.

Do fintech startups pay well compared to larger tech companies?

Generally, yes. Growth-stage fintech startups are usually competitive with large tech employers on base salary, particularly for engineering and data roles, though the gap narrows at more mature companies. A larger share of total compensation typically sits in equity, which carries more upside at earlier stages but less near-term certainty. Later-stage fintechs tend to close the cash gap with larger tech employers, while earlier-stage companies trade lower base pay for bigger option grants.

What kinds of roles do fintech startups typically hire for?

Fintech startups hire most heavily in software engineering, product management, and sales. Across the 10 fintech startups Migrate Mate tracks, software engineering is the largest function at 66 of 897 open roles as of October 15, 2026, followed by product management (24) and sales (21).

Do fintech startups hire remotely?

It depends on the company and the function. Of the roles Migrate Mate tracks across these 10 fintech startups, 56% are remote or hybrid as of October 15, 2026. Remote availability varies by team and role, so each Migrate Mate listing shows its work location before you apply.