Backend Engineer • Staff

Who you are

You have extensive experience in backend engineering, particularly in designing and optimizing complex systems. You understand the intricacies of financial services and are passionate about building scalable solutions that enhance user experience. Your ability to mentor and guide junior engineers is a key part of your professional identity, and you thrive in collaborative environments where you can share your knowledge and expertise. You are committed to maintaining high standards of code quality and system reliability, ensuring that every transaction is secure and efficient.

You have a strong understanding of risk management and regulatory compliance, which is crucial in the financial sector. Your technical vision is complemented by your ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams, including product managers and designers. You are proactive in identifying challenges and are driven to find innovative solutions that align with the company's mission to empower users in their financial journeys.

What you'll do

As a Staff Engineer in the Broker Dealer organization, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the technical direction of the Betterment platform. You will tackle complex backend scaling challenges, ensuring that our systems can handle millions of transactions securely and efficiently. Your responsibilities will include defining best practices for software design and optimization, as well as leading initiatives that enhance system stability and performance. You will mentor a team of talented engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

You will collaborate closely with product and design teams to ensure that our solutions meet user needs while adhering to strict regulatory standards. Your insights will drive on-time delivery of projects, and you will be instrumental in implementing strategies that enhance the overall user experience. You will also be involved in code reviews and technical discussions, contributing to a collaborative and innovative engineering culture.

What we offer

At Betterment, we provide a supportive environment that encourages professional growth and development. You will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies in a dynamic and impactful industry. We offer a hybrid work model, allowing you to balance in-office collaboration with remote work flexibility. Our commitment to employee well-being is reflected in our comprehensive benefits package, which includes competitive compensation and opportunities for career advancement.