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Senior Software Engineer - Investments

Mercury
Location
San Francisco, CA, New York, NY, Portland, OR, or Remote within Canada or United States
Posted
16 days ago
Department
Engineering
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 5-7+ years of backend experience
  • Domain knowledge of broker-dealer trading and/or custody systems
  • Experience with individual securities, ETFs, and mutual funds
  • Understanding of AWS and infrastructure solutions
  • Experience as a technical lead on complex projects
  • Ability to articulate technical opinions and tradeoffs
What the job really is

As a Senior Software Engineer on the Investments Team, you will lead and contribute to the development of trading and custody systems that manage significant customer assets. Your role involves architecting scalable solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring compliance while maintaining a strong sense of product ownership. You will also guide the engineering team through complex projects, making architectural decisions and driving high-impact initiatives.

Benefits
  • Base salary
  • Equity (stock options/RSUs)
  • Competitive salary and equity ranges
  • Regular updates to compensation based on industry data
Things to weigh
  • No specific technologies or programming languages mentioned
  • Role involves significant responsibility and leadership
  • Company is a fintech, not an FDIC-insured bank
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