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Staff Software Engineer, Middle Office

Carta
Location
San Francisco, California, United States
Posted
1 month ago
Department
Engineering
Salary
$240,000 - $300,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 10+ years of professional software engineering experience
  • Expertise in building distributed systems
  • Proficiency in Python/Django, React, and Postgres
  • Ability to guide technical direction across JVM languages, gRPC, and AWS
  • Strong leadership skills with a focus on influence and communication
  • Visionary thinking to anticipate future roadblocks and support long-term growth
What the job really is

As a Staff Software Engineer in the Middle Office at Carta, you will be a key technical leader responsible for the long-term health and strategic direction of the business unit. Your role involves solving complex problems, driving architectural improvements, and leading the integration of AI tools into the engineering processes. You will collaborate across teams to enhance the functionality of products that serve both companies and investment firms, focusing on portfolio management and reporting.

Benefits
  • Market competitive salary
  • Equity for all full time roles
  • Exceptional benefits
  • Commission plans for applicable roles
Things to weigh
  • Salary range provided is $240,000 - $300,000, but final offers may vary based on various factors
  • Role requires navigating ambiguity and complex problems, which may be challenging
  • Focus on AI integration may require adapting to new technologies and methodologies
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