Senior Staff Software Engineer (Fintech)

TL;DR

Senior Staff Software Engineer (Fintech): Leading technical vision and execution for high-traffic, mission-critical trading platforms with an accent on low-latency system design, scalability, and AI integration. Focus on driving technical excellence, mentoring engineering talent, and solving complex architecture challenges within a highly regulated environment.

Location: Must be based in New York, NY, with in-person office attendance required at least 3 days per week.

Salary: $180,000–$270,000 USD (based on compensation zone).

Company

A mission-driven fintech firm dedicated to democratizing finance through accessible, high-performance trading technology.

What you will do

• Define technical strategy for mission-critical trading surfaces and high-traffic user features.
• Design high-performance, low-latency distributed systems to support real-time market operations.
• Write production code and lead complex architectural implementations.
• Integrate AI-driven capabilities into core trading and portfolio management workflows.
• Drive standards for reliability, observability, security, and technical excellence.
• Mentor engineers and influence platform direction across company-wide initiatives.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience building large-scale distributed systems in production.
• Expertise in backend development using Go, Python, or Java.
• Deep knowledge of cloud-native architectures and system design fundamentals.
• 3+ years of experience leading complex, large-scale technical initiatives across teams.
• Proven ability to drive alignment and make sound tradeoffs in diverse environments.
• Must be eligible to work in the US and commute to the New York office.

Nice to have

• Experience in highly regulated financial markets.
• Advanced background in AI/ML engineering application.

Culture & Benefits

• Performance-driven compensation with equity and bonus opportunities.
• 100% employer-paid health insurance for employees and 90% for dependents.
• Comprehensive 401(k) matching and lifestyle spending account for wellness.
• Full suite of disability, life, and mental health benefits.
• Hybrid work model with catered meals and intentional office collaboration.