Solutions Engineer - Irvine CA

Solutions Engineer - Irvine CASolutions Engineer - Irvine CAIrvine, CAIrvine, CADepend on ExperienceDepend on ExperienceApr 24, 2026Apr 24, 2026About LendAPI:LendAPI is building the orchestration layer for lending and embedded finance. Our vision: Launch Any Financial Product Instantly. We enable financial institutions to design, launch, and scale modern lending products by abstracting complex banking infrastructure into clean, developer-friendly workflows.Our platform powers mission-critical systems across application processing, underwriting, funding, and servicing. We work with leading fintechs and financial institutions to transform how financial services are built and delivered.About the Role:As a Solutions Engineer at LendAPI, you are the technical bridge between our platform and our customers. You will partner directly with customers and internal product teams to design, build, and deploy real-world financial applications.This is a high-ownership, builder role—combining hands-on engineering with customer-facing solution design. You will shape both customer implementations and the evolution of the LendAPI platform.👉 Think: 50% engineering, 50% customer-facingWhat You Will Do:Act as the primary technical point of contact for prospective and existing customers, guiding them through integration, implementation, and launch.Develop and present technical demonstrations, proof-of-concepts, and sample code to showcase the capabilities of the LendAPI platform.Provide expert guidance on API integration strategies, data mapping, and custom configuration of our core platform components.Design, build, and deploy custom scripts or connectors to facilitate complex customer data migration and integration with the LendAPI platform.Troubleshoot issues across internal systems, customers, and third-party servicesCollaborate closely with Product and Engineering teams to translate customer requirements and feedback into platform improvements and new features.About You:Core QualificationsAt least Bachelor degree in computer science or related field3–8 years of experience in:Solutions EngineeringForward Deployed EngineeringBackend / API Engineering (fintech preferred)Django or FastAPIReact, TailwindStrong experience designing and debugging production APIsHands-on coding experience (Python preferred)Familiarity with underwriting workflows, banking systems, or lendingWhat Makes You a Great FitProduct-minded: you think beyond implementation to usability and designCustomer-centric: you enjoy solving real customer problemsStrong communicator across external technical and business stakeholdersHigh ownership: you take initiative and drive outcomesComfortable operating in ambiguity and complex environmentsWhy Join LendAPIJoin a fast growing company with an award winning platformBuild real financial infrastructure—not just surface-level APIsSolve complex, high-impact problems across lending and banking systemsOwn integrations end-to-end with direct customer impactWork closely with product, sales, engineers and influence product direction earlyHelp define what “Launch Any Financial Product Instantly” actually becomesBenefits:Competitive salaryMeaningful equityPerformance bonus tied to customer success and deliveryHow to Apply:Location & Work Style📍 Irvine, CA (in-office)Work closely with engineering and leadership teamsStrong preference for candidates based in Orange CountyMust be authorized to work in the U.S. (no visa sponsorship)Please send:ResumeA short write-up (1–2 paragraphs) describing a complex API or integration you built or debuggedWe want to hear from you if you are passionate about transforming the financial services industry and have the skills to drive impactful sales outcomes. Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your experience and achievements to info@lendapi.com.LendAPI is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.