Software Engineer (Internal Tools & Database Engineer)

Salmon is a technology-driven financial company building a banking and lending platform across Southeast Asia, starting in the Philippines.

7M+ app downloads. 2M+ monthly active users. 7,000+ partner stores. US$310M+ raised from top-tier investors.

Here, you get real ownership from day one, high standards, and direct communication. You'll work alongside a team that combines deep local knowledge and experience scaling regulated financial companies from scratch.

If you want to solve complex problems at scale and directly impact how millions of people access and manage money, come build with us.

Southeast Asia's fintech moment starts here.

About the role

You'll build and own Salmon's Frontline Employees Database — the internal system that runs HR and operational processes for around 4,000 frontline employees.

What you'll do

• Start with Frontline DB, which brings together employee and candidate profiles, access and account data, time-off information, shift planning, and selected operational results — with a backlog of initiatives across development, integrations, data mapping, documentation, and process improvement.

• Own solutions end to end: dig into the business need, clarify requirements with stakeholders, propose a practical approach, and turn it into a working MVP.

• Work directly with HR, Operations, People Partners, and Support, and over time extend scope into integrations with HiBob, Ashby, and other internal systems.

What you'll own

• Develop and improve PostgreSQL data structures for custom internal solutions.

• Design, build, and maintain automation and integration workflows in n8n.

• Build internal applications, forms, and user interfaces in Retool.

• Integrate HR and enterprise systems through REST APIs, webhooks, and other integration methods, with custom logic in Python and/or JavaScript.

• Test, troubleshoot, document, and maintain what you build — and handle internal support requests for existing tools and workflows (about 20% of the role).

• Grow MVP solutions into reliable internal products as processes and needs evolve.

What makes you a strong fit

• Confident SQL skills and experience with relational databases — you can query, validate, and interpret data independently.

• Hands-on experience with n8n, Make, or another low-code automation platform.

• Experience with Retool or another platform for building internal applications and forms.

• Working knowledge of Python and/or JavaScript for scripting and automation.

• Understanding of REST APIs, webhooks, and common integration patterns, plus a basic grasp of testing, debugging, and error handling.

• A proactive working style — you read incomplete requirements, make reasonable technical decisions independently, and know when to escalate — with good English for working with international stakeholders.

What we offer

Build what's next in Southeast Asian fintech.

Ownership and flexibility

• Stock option plan — four-year vesting with a 25% cliff after the first year

• Hybrid-first, with fully remote work available for eligible roles and core collaboration hours from 12:00 to 19:00 Manila time (UTC+8)

• Company-provided tools and equipment

• Office in Bonifacio Global City, Manila — a modern, walkable district at the centre of the Philippines' growing tech scene

Health and time off

• Medical insurance support for you and your family through co-funding or reimbursement, depending on your location and subject to policy limits

• Access to an internal mental health support specialist

• 22 vacation days, Philippine public holidays, and 15 sick days

• 105 days of paid maternity and paternity leave for employees relocating to Manila

Relocation and family support

• Relocation support for you, your family — including flights, two weeks of accommodation, visas, paperwork, and logistics

• Reimbursement of eligible pet relocation expenses

• USD 2,500 per year for flights home

• Baby and family stipends for employees relocating to Manila: USD 1,000 per month for each child under two and USD 500 per month for each child aged two to 18

Growth and team experience

• Opportunities to learn and share your expertise through internal expert meetups, external conferences, speaking opportunities, and industry publications

• Company-sponsored trips to Manila to meet and work with your team in person

• Regular team offsites, sports activities, and team events

• High-performing teams can earn a dedicated beach house week in Southeast Asia

Considering a move to Manila? See what life with Salmon looks like