Staff Software Engineer

⚡ Staff Software Engineer (8+ YoE)✨ Series B Private Markets FinTech🌎 NYC-based (4-5 days in-office) 💲 $240,000 - $300,000 Base + Equity A high-growth financial technology company is hiring a Staff Software Engineer to help shape the future of how institutions manage and access private market investment data. Their platform supports investors, family offices, wealth managers, financial institutions, and asset managers by centralising complex investment information, delivering greater transparency, operational efficiency, and actionable insights across alternative asset classes. They are looking to disrupt the investment space (venture capital, hedge funds and private equity) by building an AI-native platform that simplifies the management of private investments through automation, data standardisation, and intelligent workflows. They are looking for an experienced Staff Software Engineer who thrives in fast-paced, high-growth environments and enjoys solving complex technical challenges at scale. You will act as a technical leader, driving architectural decisions, mentoring engineers, and delivering systems that support enterprise-grade performance, reliability, and security. ResponsibilitiesLead the design and delivery of large-scale technical initiatives spanning multiple teams and product areasArchitect and build scalable backend services, distributed systems, and platform capabilitiesDrive technical strategy and influence engineering direction across the organisationPartner closely with product, design, data, and engineering stakeholders to deliver high-impact solutionsEvaluate architectural trade-offs with a focus on scalability, maintainability, performance, and securityMentor engineers through technical leadership, code reviews, design discussions, and hands-on guidanceIdentify and address technical debt, platform bottlenecks, and infrastructure challengesEstablish and promote software engineering best practices, development standards, and operational excellenceContribute to platform evolution and long-term technical roadmap planningSupport the delivery of reliable, observable, and highly available production systems Requirements8+ years of professional software engineering experienceProven track record delivering complex technical projects with organisation-wide impactStrong experience building and scaling modern SaaS, fintech, or enterprise software platformsDeep expertise in distributed systems, large-scale backend architecture, cloud-native applications, or full-stack developmentExperience designing systems that prioritise performance, resilience, security, and scalabilityStrong understanding of software architecture patterns, APIs, and data-intensive applicationsDemonstrated ability to influence technical direction and build alignment across teamsExperience mentoring engineers and elevating engineering standardsExcellent communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholdersComfortable operating in fast-moving, high-growth technology environmentsExperience building software within fintech, wealth management, investment technology, financial data, or capital markets environmentsPrevious experience at a fast-growing technology startup or scale-upBonus: Background building internal platforms, developer tooling, automation frameworks, or infrastructure servicesBonus: Exposure to data processing, workflow automation, document management, or analytics platformsBonus: Experience supporting enterprise customers with complex operational requirements Why Apply?Join a rapidly growing technology company with strong market demand and significant growth momentumWork on mission-critical software used by leading financial institutions and investment organisationsInfluence architecture, engineering standards, and long-term platform strategyCollaborate with an experienced, highly technical team focused on innovation and continuous improvementTake ownership of large-scale technical challenges with meaningful business impactGain exposure to complex data, workflow automation, and enterprise software problemsClear opportunities for progression as the organisation continues to scaleCompetitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, and long-term career growth opportunitiesCollaborative and supportive team culture with a strong emphasis on learning and professional development 📧 Interested? Click 'Easy Apply' or email me at tudor.simionescu@storm2.com ⚡ Storm2 is a specialist FinTech recruitment firm with clients across the United States. To explore open roles or discuss your career, visit storm2.com or follow our LinkedIn page for updates.