Joblaze summary

In this role, a new graduate software engineer at Valon Labs will engage in designing and building scalable infrastructure to navigate complex regulatory challenges in the mortgage servicing industry. Proficiency in Python, React, and cloud technologies is essential, along with a strong foundation in software development principles. This position is ideal for recent graduates with a degree in Computer Science or a related field, who are eager to learn and thrive in a fast-paced startup environment. Valon Labs fosters a collaborative culture, drawing talent from top tech companies, and emphasizes autonomy and impactful work.

Joblaze insights

Listed about a month ago — first seen on Joblaze September 3, 2026. Last confirmed on Valon Labs's careers page October 29, 2026.
Salary band is below the typical range for Backend roles (median ~$180,000).
Starts above 83% of 12 comparable junior backend roles we track (median $121,200 across 9 companies).

Quick facts

Is the Software Engineer New Grad role remote?: It's hybrid — Valon Labs expects some on-site time in New York.
What's the salary range?: Valon Labs lists $135,000–$160,000 for this role.
How much experience is required?: 0–1 years of relevant experience for this Software Engineer New Grad role.
Where is the role based?: Valon Labs is hiring for this position in New York.
What's the tech stack?: Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Docker, Google Cloud Platform, Kubernetes, Python, React.
What seniority level is this role?: Valon Labs targets junior candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?: Full-time for this Software Engineer New Grad role at Valon Labs.

From the original posting

Engineering at Valon

Our engineering team is here to power the software ecosystem to disrupt one of the most outdated and regulated spaces in the financial sector - the mortgage industry. We’ve built out the foundation of a modern mortgage servicing platform that can accurately handle billions of dollars at scale, but we’re just getting started. At Valon, we want you to do the best work of your life. You'll be surrounded by a tight-knit community of exceptional people from places like Stripe, Jane Street, Meta, and Google who care deeply about their work and each other. Our problem space is complex, but you’ll get a lot of autonomy so that you can learn quickly, execute effectively, and deliver the highest level of business impact. Our tech stack is built on Python, React, Docker, Kubernetes, and Google Cloud Platform.

Our office locations are based in New York City and in San Francisco.

Responsibilities

Learn new concepts and technologies quickly and apply them to challenging problems
Design and build robust and extensible infrastructure to handle evolving and complex federal, state, and agency regulations
Dive deep to understand the inner workings of a highly complex industry
Work with Product and Design to define the best experience for our customers

Ideal Background

0-1 year of software engineering experience building quality software applications at scale
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
Strong communicator. Able to work cross-functionally to balance product and technical requirements
Great at building scalable systems from scratch with a fast turnaround
Experience with one or more of the following: web application development, mobile application development, building large-scale distributed systems, or infrastructure management
Time management skills that will maximize efficiency in a fast paced startup environment

Benefits

Compensation: competitive salary with a meaningful stake in the company via equity, and 401(k) plan. The base salary range reflects multiple levels. We assess level based on a combination of experience and interview performance.

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Software Engineer New Grad

Engineering at Valon

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