At SoFi, we know that the leadership, resilience, and unique problem-solving skills veterans gain in the military translate directly into innovation in fintech. Meet three exceptional veterans who are part of the SoFi MBA Fellowship Program. In this article, they share how they successfully applied their military backgrounds to tackle complex business challenges, from mapping the member's financial journey to building the foundational elements of our Crypto team. Hiring veterans isn't just about giving back; it's about investing in high-impact talent who can lead through ambiguity and deliver results.
Meet Lead Mobile Engineer at SoFi, Leon Johnson. Leon transitioned from our Invest team to our SoFi Bank team, bringing his incredible experience in building seamless user experiences into a new area of the business. From leading a complex project updating our robo-investing platform to now building the future of family banking, Leon’s journey showcases the power of internal mobility. At SoFi, we see career growth as a journey, not a destination. That’s why we love seeing our team members explore new opportunities and challenges within the company. Learn more about Leon’s experience and how he uses his perspective as a SoFi employee and member to build a better blueprint for banking.
It's been an incredible summer for our interns at SoFi! We're so proud of the talented and driven students who joined us for our summer internship program out of headquarters. Click here to read more about their experiences and biggest takeaways from this summer at SoFi.
Senior Director of Software Engineering, Niyati Goyal, was just featured in a Built In article shedding light on the importance of mentorship and how a founder-mentality mindset helps us make a real difference for our members.
Our immersive two-day Sophomore Externship Program offers students a foundational leap into the world of FinTech. Through executive panels, hands-on case studies, and invaluable networking, we're helping students align their academic journeys with real-world opportunities. Hear directly from our talented externs to see what they discovered about our mission, our culture, and their own career paths during their time at SoFi.
Meet Lydia Chacon, Origination Specialist turned IT Support Technician at SoFi. Lydia moved from a customer support role to a tech role through SoFi’s Gig Program: a program designed to provide internal career agility and enable employees to gain experience in other areas of the business. Read more about Lydia’s passion for technology and how she leveraged her love of helping members to help her make the career transition.
Meet Cloris Cai, Senior Product Designer at SoFi. 🤝 From intern to full-time employee, Cloris now leverages member insights to shape impactful designs on the SoFi app, contributing to foundational systems and member-facing tools. We spoke with Cloris about how her background in cognitive science and architectural studies informs her human-centered design approach and her collaborative process for creating solutions deeply rooted in member experiences.
Exciting news: SoFi has been named to the Axios Harris list of the 100 most reputable brands, debuting at #41 alongside big names like Google & Nike and ahead of financial firms like American Express & Bank of America!
Meet Ryan Eickel, Associate General Counsel at SoFi 🤝 We sat down with Ryan to learn about his career journey from working at global law firms to the mission-driven work in the legal organization at SoFi. Read more to learn how Ryan works collaboratively across the organization to help influence strategy and shape decisions to help our members achieve financial independence.
SoFi has been named a 2025 Built In Best Place to Work! This recognition isn't just about our innovative approach to personal finance, our employee benefits or our culture programs—it's about the heart and soul of our company: our people who live our values every day. Learn how our team embodies our values and drives success at SoFi. #TeamSoFi #BestPlaceToWork
