Vestwell - Staff Software Engineer
Responsibilities
• Create and maintain optimal software supporting Product initiatives and features using Typescript • Establish and enforce best practices in code to build sophisticated software that adheres to common programming principles • Work with stakeholders including the Executive, Product and Operations teams to support their Product development needs • Review requirements and translate into an executable development plan, breaking down projects to enable iterative and agile implementation • Provide production support and train junior engineers • Proactively drive the vision for architecture and design across multiple product verticals • Manage the delivery of high impact development solutions • The Necessities • 5+ years of experience as a Software Engineer • Experience with Typescript and Node.js • Experience with Python • Proficiency with AI tools such as Claude and Cursor • Experience scaling and managing 3+ person teams • Advanced knowledge Agile practices • Extensive development experience • Experience mentoring more junior engineers • Experience with relational databases • Data Architecture experience • Experience with AWS cloud services • Ability to triage and assign work • Has experience working with and leading remote contractors • Demonstrated experience with Software Architecture and Design • Experience working with and supporting cross functional teams • Extensive use of Git, preferably Github • Fintech experience • Startup experience • Building pipelines in Jenkins • This role will be based in either the New York City or Austin office, and will be part of Vestwell's hybrid in-office operation. • The expected base salary range for this position is $185K - $200K base. This position is eligible to participate in the Company Bonus Pool and is eligible to receive new hire equity in the Company. Please note that salary bands are based on NY and other similar metro areas and may differ based on where the role is ultimately hired. • OUR BENEFITSWe’re an innovative, high-growth company with an exciting future ahead. At Vestwell, we prioritize employee wellbeing through comprehensive health benefits, generous time off, and a dedicated Employee Wellbeing Committee. Our hybrid work model offers flexibility while providing access to our collaborative offices in Midtown Manhattan, Austin, King of Prussia, and Scottsdale. And, of course, as a company focused on helping people save for the future, we offer a competitive 401(k) plan.
Benefits
• OUR PROCESSOur interview process starts the same for every candidate with 1-2 introductory conversations to learn more about your background, interests, and what you're looking for, while also giving you the opportunity to learn more about Vestwell and the team. From there, the process varies by role but typically includes a skills or experience-based assessment, such as a coding interview, portfolio review, or deeper discussion of your relevant experience. Successful candidates then move on to a virtual or in-person interview panel. Before extending an offer, we complete a reference check with a current or former manager and a peer. Throughout the process, we prioritize transparency, clear communication, and minimizing surprises. • OUR PROCESS • For your awareness you will only receive correspondence from [email protected] any other domain not ending in Vestwell.com is not our Recruitment team. • Vestwell’s Privacy Policy. Attention California residents: In the course of conducting our business and complying with federal, state, and local government regulations governing such matters as employment, tax, insurance, etc., we must collect Personal Information from you. Should you accept employment with Vestwell you may view our California Privacy Rights Act here: Vestwell’s California Privacy Rights Policy.
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