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Staff Engineer - Backend Development

BettermentBetterment HQ - New York City
On-site Full-time $210K/yr - $245K/yr

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Experience Level

Mid to Senior

Qualifications

We are looking for candidates with a solid background in backend engineering, preferably with experience in financial technology or similar industries. Strong problem-solving skills, proficiency in programming languages relevant to backend development, and an understanding of financial regulations are essential. Experience in mentoring junior engineers and leading technical projects is highly valued.

About the job

About Betterment

Betterment is a premier technology-oriented financial services firm dedicated to enabling individuals and investment advisors to realize their investment and retirement goals. Our commitment is to empower people to build wealth confidently and effortlessly. Based in New York City, we embrace a hybrid work model, requiring in-office attendance four days a week.

 

About the Role

The Broker Dealer serves as the foundational backbone of the Betterment platform. On any given day, we reliably transfer millions of dollars, ensuring that every transaction is meticulously vetted through a comprehensive series of risk assessments to maintain strict regulatory compliance. The efficiency and intelligence invested in this system directly enhance the value we provide to our customers. We are seeking talented engineers who can tackle complex backend scaling, software design, and optimization challenges. In the capacity of Staff Engineer within our Broker Dealer team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our technical strategy, enhancing system reliability, ensuring timely project delivery, mentoring a team of exceptional engineers, and facilitating the scaling of our systems as we embark on our next growth phase.

This position is based out of our NYC office, with a mandate of in-office attendance from Monday to Thursday. Below, we have outlined the base salary range for this role. Actual salaries may vary based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The listed range is just one aspect of Betterment's comprehensive compensation package for employees.

  • New York City: $210,000 - $245,000

We offer a competitive equity package, health, dental, and vision insurance, life and AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, employee assistance programs, commuter and parking benefits, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, and a 401(k) plan with employer matching, alongside a flexible paid time off policy. This position may also qualify for variable compensation in the form of a company incentive bonus.

A Day in the Life

  • Drive the technical vision and long-term strategy of the team.
  • Develop cutting-edge trading and money-movement technologies that empower clients to maximize their financial resources, enhancing their quality of life.
  • Tackle challenging problems head-on. Your innovative ideas will be immediately put into action, as we believe in experimentation and iterative improvement.

About Betterment

Betterment is at the forefront of the financial technology landscape, providing innovative investing and retirement solutions tailored for both retail investors and financial advisors. Our mission is to empower individuals to grow their wealth with confidence and ease, ensuring financial wellness for all.

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