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Lead Engineer, Software Development

Green Dot Corporation

Company websitegreendot.com (Green Dot Corporation, opens in new tab)

Base salary $148,662  to $181,000

Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Cincinnati, OH

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  • LocationCincinnati, OH
  • WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
  • Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
  • Last checked (51 min ago) · observed since

About this job

We’re looking for talented professionals to join us in bringing smart money management and payment solutions to everyone’s fingertips.


This position is classified as structured hybrid, with an expectation of three (3) days per week working in the office and flexibility to work remotely on the remaining days. On-site expectations may evolve over time to support business needs, with clear communication provided in advance.


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JOB DESCRIPTION

Lead Engineer, Software Development (Green Dot Corporation; Cincinnati, OH): Perform coding and code reviews, unit testing, and integration testing. Ensure quality deliverables/releases, and adhere to the established Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) guidelines. Gather and verify technical requirements. Develop and review technical designs, defining and implementing best practices for the architectural direction of the designs. Establish on-time and on-budget project goals. Advise on risk assessment and risk management strategies for projects. Plan and coordinate project schedules and create project assignments. Act as the primary technical liaison for the team to resolve team related issues. Provide technical testing evaluation estimates on various projects. Work directly with the peer functional leadership and business owners. Address small groups on technical subjects and demonstrate systems. Lead informational discussions with internal and external groups.


Telecommuting permitted in the U.S. pursuant to company policy.


Minimum requirements: Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or a related field., plus five (5) years of experience in the job offered, as a Project Lead, Sr. Software Engineer, or a related occupation.


Must have experience in the following:

• Serving as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) with two or more tiers of code;

• Tiers of code within product stack;

• Driving project methods, techniques, and procedures;

• Agile scrum development process and Agile scrum ceremonies;

• Leading team implementation of new features spanning n-tiers of code with minimal supervision;

• Improving processes and tools; and

• Developing and establishing best practices


Salary: $148,662 to $181,000 per year


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POSITION TYPE

Regular

PAY RANGE

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We’re Here to Support You—Accommodations Upon Request

Green Dot is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible hiring experience for all candidates. If you require a reasonable accommodation during any part of the application or interview process, we encourage you to let us know. We will work with you to meet your needs in a way that respects your privacy and ensures equal opportunity. Our goal is to support every applicant in showcasing their talents and potential.

Work Authorization Requirement
At Green Dot Corporation, we value diversity and strive for fair and inclusive hiring practices. However, we are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment, without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Important Notice on Application Accuracy
We value integrity in our hiring process. Please ensure that all information provided in your resume and application is accurate and authentic. Submissions found to be fraudulent or misleading will result in disqualification from consideration, and any offers extended may be rescinded.

Source: Green Dot Corporation on Workday · View original posting (opens in new tab)

Pay in context

This role's base floor ($148,662) is above 83% of the 37 Software Engineering roles in Ohio listed on this site. Their median floor is $126,000; the middle half runs from $118,000 to $145,000.

Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 6, 2026.

This range next to 6 other live Green Dot Corporation roles with the nearest advertised base floor
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This range next to 6 other live Green Dot Corporation roles with the nearest advertised base floor
RolePublished base
Lead Engineer, Software Development (this listing)$148,662 - $181,000
Principal Mobile Engineer$149,000 - $214,300
Mobile Engineer$149,000 - $214,300
Lead Software Engineer$141,918 - $199,300
Lead Data Warehouse Engineer$139,900 - $199,300
Lead Software Engineer$139,900 - $199,300
Lead Site Reliability Engineer$139,900 - $199,300

Same $100K to $400K scale as every card. All Green Dot Corporation roles · How to read the bar

Observed changes

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Observed since
Employer-stated posting date
2026-11-02
Where this pay comes from

Location as the employer wrote it: Cincinnati, Ohio

Salary: $148,662 to $181,000 per year

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