Staff Software Engineer - Backend at Sigma Computing | New York City

Company OverviewCredit Genie is an innovative mobile-first financial wellness platform dedicated to empowering individuals to seize control of their financial future. By harnessing the power of artificial intelligence, we deliver personalized financial insights and create a comprehensive financial ecosystem that provides instant cash access and credit-building tools. Our mission is to ensure long-term financial stability for every customer.Founded in 2019 by Ed Harycki, the former founder of Swift Capital (acquired by PayPal in 2017), we are supported by Khosla Ventures and led by industry experts from renowned companies such as PayPal, Square, and Cash App. Together, we are poised to redefine the landscape of inclusive finance through cutting-edge technology and customer-centric solutions.Role OverviewAs a Staff Software Engineer specializing in backend development, you will be instrumental in transforming our platform by designing and constructing the foundational systems that drive our financial products. This is a unique opportunity to architect scalable infrastructure, influence technical strategy, and contribute to product development from inception to completion. Join us at this rapidly growing fintech startup, where your contributions will significantly impact both the organization and the financial well-being of our users.

About BettermentBetterment 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 RoleThe 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 - $245,000We 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 LifeDrive 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.

Join our dynamic team at flex as a Staff Software Engineer specializing in the FinPlatform Backend. We are looking for an innovative and skilled engineer who is passionate about building robust and scalable backend systems. You will play a pivotal role in transforming financial services through technology, ensuring our platforms provide exceptional performance and reliability.Your responsibilities will include designing, developing, and maintaining backend services, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving architectural improvements. If you thrive in a fast-paced, agile environment and are eager to tackle complex challenges, we want to hear from you!

Join our dynamic team at Databricks as a Staff Backend Software Engineer where you will play a pivotal role in building and enhancing our backend systems. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design scalable solutions that drive innovation. Your expertise will be crucial in optimizing our cloud data platform and ensuring top-notch performance and reliability.

Join rogo as a Staff Backend Engineer specialized in Financial Data, where you will play a crucial role in developing robust backend systems that handle critical financial data processes. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to create scalable solutions that meet the evolving needs of our clients.

About Us:At Fireworks AI, we are at the forefront of generative AI infrastructure innovation. We provide cutting-edge models with unmatched inference speed and scalability, establishing ourselves as leaders in the industry. Our projects include groundbreaking function calling and multimodal models, solidifying our reputation for excellence. As a Series C company valued at $4 billion, we are backed by esteemed investors such as Benchmark, Sequoia, Lightspeed, Index, and Evantic. Our dynamic team, composed of veterans from Meta PyTorch and Google Vertex AI, thrives on collaboration and ambition.The RoleJoin us in developing the fundamental systems that drive Fireworks AI, ranging from customer-centric APIs and product features to the distributed infrastructure facilitating AI workloads on a massive scale.This position is a comprehensive full-stack backend and infrastructure role. You will design systems, deliver products, and take ownership of the entire process from inception to deployment.What You’ll Work OnAPIs, web backend, and developer toolingModel training, fine-tuning, and inference orchestrationJob scheduling, autoscaling, and model servingBilling, enterprise features, and access controlCross-cloud infrastructure (compute, storage, networking)Global scale GPU cluster managementWhat You’ll DoDevelop and scale backend services and distributed systemsEnsure system reliability from design through productionCollaborate directly with customers to address real-world challengesEnhance performance, cost-effectiveness, and developer experienceRapidly implement AI tools to automate processesYou Might Be a Fit IfYou are eager to engage in the AI revolutionYou enjoy building infrastructure and backend systems that enhance productsYou think critically about systems, trade-offs, and their impactsYou demonstrate ownership and drive initiatives across teams

About ForaFora is the modern travel agency, empowering passionate travel enthusiasts to establish successful advisory businesses. We are revolutionizing the $100B+ travel agency sector by merging advanced technology, data, and community resources. Our business-in-a-box platform equips travel entrepreneurs with essential tools, personalized training, and a dynamic community alongside exclusive industry alliances. Our mission is clear: to support the upcoming generation of travel entrepreneurs in transforming their passion for travel into a rewarding career, whether it's full-time or part-time. We believe that individuals ranging from seasoned professionals to first-time advisors can create something both profitable and personal.Founded in 2021 by experienced entrepreneurs, Fora has seen steady growth, now boasting a team of 200+ full-time employees located in the heart of New York City. In 2025, we celebrated our $60 million Series B and C funding rounds led by Thrive Capital and Insight Partners, with contributions from previous investors including Forerunner and Heartcore Capital. We've earned accolades as a LinkedIn Top Startup 2024, Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies 2025 and 2023, and Built In 2025 Best Places to Work.We are developing the first truly integrated platform to cater to all travel requirements—harnessing the best of human expertise and technology to change how people plan and book their travel.About The RoleWe are in search of a highly skilled Senior/Staff Backend Engineer to join our team as we continue to enhance Fora's products and infrastructure. The ideal candidate will resonate with our mission and brand, be enthusiastic about our innovations, and have a strong passion for delivering high-quality software. This role will involve working on various aspects of our advisor portal, public website, content and supplier systems, internal administrative tools, and external integration projects.This position reports directly to the VP of Engineering.

Transforming the Future with TechnologyAt Palantir, we are pioneers in developing cutting-edge software that drives data-informed decision-making. Our platforms enable organizations to tackle critical issues—ranging from discovering life-saving treatments to optimizing supply chains and helping locate missing children—ultimately making a positive global impact.About the RoleAs a Senior Backend Software Engineer at Palantir, you will play a crucial role in designing and implementing scalable software solutions that revolutionize data utilization across various sectors. You will engage in every phase of the product lifecycle, from brainstorming and design to prototyping and final deployment. Collaborating with both technical and non-technical team members, you'll gain insights into our clients' challenges and create innovative solutions. Our culture promotes cross-team mobility, allowing you to explore diverse technologies and product dimensions while enhancing your skills and expertise.Your daily tasks will shift based on user needs and emerging technical challenges. You might find yourself architecting a new system one day and optimizing performance for low-latency operations the next. Our Product Development teams are small, focused groups that collaborate to enhance product capabilities, streamline workflows, and continuously boost software efficiency and reliability.We seek passionate engineers who are dedicated to solving real-world problems and empowering users and developers alike. If you are enthusiastic about creating reliable, high-performance systems and designing robust APIs, this is your chance to significantly influence our products and their users.Engagement at the FrontlineFoundry Software Engineers may also participate in Frontline—our exclusive program that immerses you with clients, enabling you to work directly with users and gain invaluable insights into product application and customer challenges. This unique experience positions you to tackle complex problems and develop impactful solutions for some of the world’s most critical industries.

Company OverviewAt Tennr, we are revolutionizing the referral process in healthcare. When patients receive a referral from their doctors, the wait can often feel endless—sometimes lasting days, weeks, or even months. This delay is largely due to the overwhelming volume of referrals and the cumbersome manual processes that can hinder timely action. With our innovative technology powered by RaeLM™, Tennr ensures that every referral reaches its destination swiftly and accurately, with all necessary information in hand. We empower providers to capture more referrals, minimize denials, and eliminate waiting times.Role OverviewWe are on the lookout for a dedicated Backend Software Engineer who specializes in systems architecture, data modeling, and large-scale workflow orchestration. In this pivotal role, you will architect and implement features across our backend services and infrastructure, delivering significant value to our customers. Your responsibilities will include designing and optimizing data schemas, developing resilient backend services, and ensuring seamless integration with third-party systems.You will spearhead initiatives focused on high-volume workflow automation, emphasizing the creation and optimization of scalable data processing and machine learning infrastructure. This encompasses the design and maintenance of complex workflows that harness ML for automation, alongside performance optimization efforts to guarantee scalability and reliability throughout the stack.Collaboration is essential in this role. You will work closely with our sales and customer experience teams to incorporate valuable customer feedback, and partner with engineering colleagues to bring robust solutions to life. We are seeking someone who embodies a founder's mindset, excels in systems-wide thinking, and proactively drives projects from inception to completion.The ideal candidate will have substantial experience with backend architecture, event-driven systems, and orchestration frameworks, showcasing a proven history of developing production-ready systems. You will play a crucial role in shaping the technical foundation of our platform, ensuring its reliability, scalability, and adaptability as we continue to grow.

Maven Clinic is the largest virtual clinic dedicated to women and families, striving to transform healthcare into a more accessible and supportive experience for everyone. Our award-winning digital programs encompass a wide array of services, including fertility and family building, maternity and newborn care, parenting and pediatrics, as well as menopause and midlife support. Trusted by over 2,000 employers and health plans, Maven's comprehensive platform is designed to enhance clinical outcomes, lower healthcare costs, and promote equity in benefits programs. Our dedication to innovation and leadership in the industry has earned us accolades such as the Time 100 Most Influential Companies, CNBC Disruptor 50, Fast Company Most Innovative Companies, and FORTUNE Best Places to Work. Founded in 2014 by CEO Kate Ryder, we have successfully raised upwards of $425 million in funding from esteemed investors including General Catalyst, Sequoia, Dragoneer Investment Group, Oak HC/FT, StepStone Group, Icon Ventures, and Lux Capital. To explore more about Maven, please visit us at mavenclinic.com.Join Our Award-Winning Culture - Maven Clinic has received numerous accolades for its inspirational workplace environment, including:Fortune Change the World (2024)CNBC Disruptor 50 List (2022, 2023, 2024)Fortune Best Workplaces for Millennials (2024)Fortune Best Workplaces in Health Care (2024)TIME 100 Most Influential Companies (2023)Fast Company Most Innovative Companies (2020, 2023)Built In Best Places to Work (2023)Fortune Best Workplaces NY (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024)Great Place to Work certified (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024)Fast Company Best Workplaces for Innovators (2022)Built In LGBTQIA+ Advocacy Award (2022)About the RoleAs a Staff Software Engineer at Maven Clinic, you will be instrumental in shaping the technical strategy and roadmap for our Platform and Product Teams. Your expertise will guide the design, development, and maintenance of our highly scalable, efficient, and reliable systems, accommodating the expanding opportunities within our product and platform ecosystems. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the delivery of exceptional products and features that not only meet customer needs but also uphold Maven's quality standards.

At Bubble, our mission is clear: we aim to empower everyone to create software. We believe that anyone with a transformative idea should have the means to bring it to life. Our AI-driven visual development platform allows individuals, from first-time entrepreneurs to established enterprise teams, to transform ideas into fully functional, scalable applications across web, iOS, and Android—all without the need for coding or managing complex workflows.As the sole full-stack, cross-device no-code platform, Bubble has garnered over 5 million users across more than 100 countries, breaking down barriers to entrepreneurship and innovation worldwide.Our Achievements:Our platform is thriving, with entire VC-backed companies being built solely using Bubble. After successfully finding product-market fit and eight years of bootstrapping, we secured a $100 million Series A funding round, establishing ourselves as one of the fastest-growing companies within the New York tech ecosystem. The potential of Bubble is demonstrated by our community—individuals are not just launching products; they are creating viable businesses. For instance, Mailead turned a $10k investment in a Bubble product into a $2M valuation, while Faceless.video achieved over $1M in annual recurring revenue within a year.About the Platform Team:Our Platform team is dedicated to enhancing our scaling, reliability, and enablement capabilities as we aim to double our customer base in the coming years. Our responsibilities encompass both scalable infrastructure and our core backend systems. Success in this role means delivering timely capacity, executing workloads rapidly, and guaranteeing data scalability across diverse applications while managing costs and addressing implementation and infrastructure inefficiencies.About the Role:Join a small, elite team tackling challenges faced by the largest cloud providers. This position is an opportunity to be at the forefront of a platform that is revolutionizing the traditional engineering stack globally. Additionally, you will contribute to fostering an inclusive, effective, and collaborative engineering culture. This role requires after-hours and on-call availability.

About FLORAAt FLORA, we empower the new creative class by developing innovative tools that transform the way professionals engage with AI. Our intelligent canvas supports a diverse range of creative industries, serving clients such as Pentagram, Lionsgate, and Nike. With a dedicated team of around 20 and an impressive $52 million in funding from industry leaders like Redpoint Ventures and Menlo Ventures, we are on a mission to redefine creativity.About the RoleWe are seeking a Staff Backend Engineer to lead the development of FLORA's core platform. As the technical authority, you will be responsible for our backend architecture, including the database layer and generation infrastructure, ensuring a seamless real-time experience for our users as we scale.This is a pivotal role in our growth journey. We need a passionate backend architect who will take ownership and guide our systems to accommodate a tenfold increase in demand. You will have significant influence over our technical direction and play a crucial role in shaping our backend team’s future.Your ResponsibilitiesDesign and implement a generation orchestration layer capable of handling increasing user demand and operational volume.Enhance observability across our infrastructure to reduce failure rates and proactively address issues.Optimize our database architecture through effective schema design, indexing strategies, and migration plans.Make strategic decisions regarding vendors and architecture to enable new feature development.Collaborate closely with the CTO, Product Engineering, and Intelligence Engineering teams to ensure a robust and efficient foundation for our client features.Qualifications7+ years of experience in building scalable backend systems.5+ years of expertise in TypeScript, with a strong emphasis on type safety and error management.Demonstrated ability to design and maintain reliable systems.Familiarity with advanced queue-based architectures, including job scheduling and fault tolerance.Strong instincts for observability, with experience in system instrumentation and dashboard creation.A proven track record of leading technical initiatives, guiding teams towards innovative solutions.

Senior Staff Backend EngineerLocation: Manhattan, New YorkOnsite | Full-timeJoin our dynamic team at mlabs, the innovative engine behind one of the most visited platforms in the digital asset industry. With a staggering ~$1B in daily volume, our cutting-edge technology stack is designed to manage low-latency, high-throughput, and consistent load at an unprecedented scale.The RoleAs a Senior Staff Backend Engineer, you will be a pivotal technical leader, ensuring the robustness and continuous advancement of our core backend systems. Your role involves a combination of high-level architectural oversight and hands-on execution, focusing on mitigating scaling challenges and designing resilient, fault-tolerant systems that can handle substantial workloads.What You’ll Do:Own & Execute: Take charge of writing and deploying production code for core services, leading the design and implementation of high-scale distributed systems.Architect for Scale: Make informed decisions that harmonize swift iteration with long-term system scalability and maintainability.Drive Initiatives: Spearhead projects that involve multiple services, including storage, compute, APIs, and blockchain infrastructure.Set the Standard: Create benchmarks for observability, reliability, and performance, while enhancing engineering quality through design reviews and RFCs.Technical Leadership: Serve as a technical anchor during critical incidents and mentor peers, sharing your depth of knowledge and clarity of thought.Optimize Velocity: Enhance the internal developer experience by refining tools, CI/CD pipelines, and service abstractions.

Join Match Group as a Staff Software Engineer, specializing in iOS development. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality applications that enhance our users' experiences across our platforms. Your expertise in iOS frameworks and languages will be crucial as you collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions.

Join a Revolutionary CompanyAt Palantir, we develop cutting-edge software that transforms data into actionable insights. Our platforms enable our partners to create life-saving medical solutions, predict supply chain challenges, and solve critical societal issues like locating missing children.About the RoleIn the Defense sector at Palantir, we create essential products tailored for modern warfare. Our comprehensive ecosystem allows clients to securely manage and visualize their data, developing advanced programs for operational planning, alert systems, and resource distribution powered by sophisticated machine learning models. Our defense solutions are pivotal for daily operations in military command centers and on the battlefield.As a Backend Software Engineer at Palantir, you’ll develop scalable software that revolutionizes data utilization across organizations. You will participate in every stage of the product lifecycle, from ideation to design, prototyping, and final delivery. Collaboration with both technical and non-technical team members will be key to understanding user needs and creating effective solutions. We promote cross-team collaboration to enhance skills and share insights, allowing you to gain knowledge across various technologies and product features. You will work autonomously, making decisions independently while being supported by a community that challenges you to grow and become a technical leader.Your daily responsibilities will be dynamic, tailored to user requirements and emerging technical challenges. One day, you might collaborate with fellow engineers to design a new system for an innovative workflow; the next, you could optimize system performance for low-latency outcomes.Our Product Development teams consist of small, focused groups of Software Engineers dedicated to specific product facets. Together, they enhance user workflows and continuously improve the efficiency and reliability of our software.We seek engineers who are passionate about addressing real-world challenges and enabling developers and end-users to maximize their effectiveness. If you are driven to create reliable, high-performance, scalable systems and robust APIs, we encourage you to apply.

Join a Transformative Force in TechnologyAt Palantir, we create groundbreaking software that revolutionizes data-driven decision-making and operational efficiency. Our platforms enable partners to combat critical challenges—from developing life-saving medical treatments to predicting supply chain disruptions and locating missing persons.Position OverviewAs a Backend Software Engineer at Palantir, you will play an essential role in shaping how organizations leverage data. You will be engaged in all stages of the product lifecycle, from ideation and design to prototyping and final deployment. Collaborating with both technical and non-technical team members, you will gain insights into customer challenges and develop innovative solutions. We promote cross-team collaboration, allowing you to expand your knowledge across various technologies and product facets. You will work autonomously and make impactful decisions within a supportive community that fosters your growth into a technical leader.Our Product Development teams are composed of small, focused groups of Software Engineers, each dedicated to distinct aspects of our offerings. The infrastructure teams are tasked with fortifying the foundational layers of our software stack, emphasizing database technologies, distributed systems, large-scale data architectures, security, and application infrastructure. In this role, you will write robust code that supports Palantir Foundry and Gotham, ensuring high performance, security, and scalability for products utilized by key public and private sector institutions. You will be instrumental in building the core capabilities that empower research scientists, aerospace engineers, intelligence analysts, and economic forecasters worldwide.We seek engineers who are driven by a passion for solving real-world challenges, enabling both developers and end-users to maximize their productivity. If you are eager to create reliable, high-performing, and scalable systems, and to design resilient APIs, this opportunity allows you to make a substantial impact on our products and the communities we serve.

About the Role:Parker is dedicated to a bold mission: empowering individuals to achieve financial independence. We believe that by providing independent business owners with essential financial tools, we can help them scale their operations profitably.Our flagship product merges a virtual corporate card with financial software designed for profitability, enabling eCommerce merchants to accelerate growth while effectively managing their margins.To date, we have successfully raised over $180M from top-tier investors, including Valar Ventures, Y Combinator, SVB, and industry pioneers such as Solomon Hykes (Docker), Paul Buchheit (Gmail), Paul Graham (Y Combinator), and Robert Leshner (Compound).As a dynamic Series B fintech, we are rapidly expanding, boasting a robust product-market fit, a burgeoning customer base, and a team driven by technical excellence and impactful solutions.We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer – Backend to architect, develop, and scale the critical systems that underpin Parker’s financial platform. In this pivotal leadership role, you will influence backend architecture, data infrastructure, and engineering best practices during our growth phase.You will work collaboratively with Product, Infrastructure, and Data teams to deliver high-performance, reliable systems that handle billions in transactions and empower thousands of merchants. This high-impact position is ideal for engineers who thrive on ownership, relish the challenge of complex systems, and prioritize elegant, maintainable solutions.What You’ll Do:Design and scale backend services that drive Parker’s financial products and APIs.Lead architectural strategies to guarantee performance, reliability, and scalability across our systems.Develop and maintain services in a modern cloud-native environment (Node.js, PostgreSQL, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS).Collaborate with product and infrastructure teams to create secure, user-friendly APIs and data models.Promote engineering excellence through code reviews, mentorship, and architectural guidance.Identify performance issues and spearhead initiatives to enhance reliability, observability, and system design.Contribute to the advancement of Parker’s technical roadmap and long-term engineering vision.

Join Palantir Technologies as a Senior Backend Software Engineer in our Application Development team, where you will leverage modern technologies to build scalable and robust applications that solve complex challenges. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to innovate and enhance our backend systems, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.

Join Grow Therapy as a Backend Software Engineer, where you'll play a pivotal role in developing our cutting-edge software solutions. Collaborate with a talented team to enhance our platform's functionality and performance, ensuring a seamless experience for our users.