Staff Backend Engineer (Fintech)

TL;DR

Staff Backend Engineer (Fintech): Designing and building critical backend architecture and secure data pipelines for a new retirement account platform with an accent on cross-functional integrations and regulatory compliance. Focus on architecting 0-to-1 distributed systems, ensuring high-throughput performance, and leading technical strategy for a high-visibility national financial initiative.

Location: Must be based in New York, NY; Hybrid (3 days per week in-office). Restricted to US citizens or lawful permanent residents.

Salary: $230,000–$270,000 USD (Zone 1)

Company

A leading financial technology company on a mission to democratize finance for all through innovative brokerage and investment platforms.

What you will do

• Lead the technical design and architectural strategy for a standalone backend infrastructure.
• Design secure data pipelines and robust APIs for integration with government registries and banking partners.
• Guide engineering teams across the brokerage ecosystem to foster technical excellence and high code standards.
• Partner with Product, Security, and Legal teams to navigate complex compliance protocols.
• Own backend stability and performance tuning for high-volume user rollouts.

Requirements

• 8+ years of software engineering experience with a track record at the principal or staff level.
• Advanced proficiency in Python or Go for building distributed infrastructure.
• Deep expertise in domain modeling, microservices, and reliable API orchestration.
• Proven execution in 0-to-1 product environments with high technical ambiguity.
• Must be a US citizen or lawful permanent resident due to legal requirements.

Culture & Benefits

• Performance-driven compensation including bonus programs and equity ownership.
• 100% paid health insurance for employees with 90% coverage for dependents.
• Lifestyle wallet for wellness and learning expenses.
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance, fertility benefits, and mental health support.
• Generous time off including company holidays, PTO, and parental leave.