SoFi Inclusion & Diversity

Describe your experience as a woman in engineering. What are some of the challenges you’ve faced and how have you overcome them?
Being a woman in engineering has been both empowering and, at times, challenging. Early on, I was often the only woman in the room and had to build trust, confidence and a brand for myself. I’ve been fortunate to find not only inspiring female mentors but also male supporters who helped me navigate the tech landscape with clarity and confidence.

One challenge was learning to take constructive feedback in stride. I leaned into growth by addressing habits that hindered progress — even those that didn’t come naturally. As an introvert, speaking up was tough, but a former manager equipped me with tools like sitting next to the loudest person so I’d be heard, or putting me on the spot (with fair warning) so I could build critical thinking and presence.

Over time, I learned to trust my voice and found a strong community in tech. Each challenge became an opportunity to grow into the engineer, teammate and authentic leader I aspired to be.

What are your professional goals and how has your current company enabled you to pursue them? What career growth resources or opportunities are available?
My professional goals revolve around becoming a better leader, teammate and partner — someone who makes a positive difference every day. I strive to grow not just in technical ability, but in how I support, elevate and collaborate with others.

I deeply value working with smart, curious and driven people I can learn from. At SoFi, I’ve been fortunate to find not only inspiring mentors but true leaders who have also acted as sponsors — advocating for me and pushing me to grow. I’d work with them again in a heartbeat.

Despite our growth as a company, we continue to foster a strong founder-mentality mindset. We’re encouraged to wear different hats, work across functions and contribute to features that make a real difference in our members’ lives.

The culture promotes ownership, initiative and continuous learning. With access to supportive leaders and high-impact opportunities, SoFi has created an environment where I feel challenged, empowered and always evolving.

What advice do you have for women in engineering or other technical roles regarding how to identify a company and team that will support their growth and development?
When evaluating a company, focus on how people treat each other and how growth is supported in everyday work — not just what’s written in values statements. Supportive environments encourage collaboration, welcome diverse perspectives and create space for everyone to thrive. At SoFi, the presence of several female VPs reflects how we support and elevate diverse thought and leadership — not as a checkbox but as a core strength of how we operate.

Strong teams are built on curiosity, empathy and generosity. These are the places where you’ll be stretched, mentored and given the confidence to lead. It’s also important to notice how a company handles feedback, failure and change. Transparency and trust are key signs that your growth will be nurtured.