Principal Software Development Engineer New York, New York, United States

DriveWealth Holdings, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 250,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k) match

Full insurance coverage

Wellness reimbursement

Personal development allowance

Generous PTO

Job summary

A fintech company is seeking a Principal Engineer in New York to lead the design and implementation of brokerage systems. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience in Software Engineering, expertise in Java, and a background in financial technology. The role requires a strong understanding of CI/CD, REST APIs, and leadership skills. This position offers a hybrid working environment and a competitive compensation package, with a salary range of $250,000 - $290,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Software Engineering expertise in Java.
• Experience with Test-Driven Development and effective unit tests.
• Background in financial technology or capital markets.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of high-performance brokerage systems.
• Develop and maintain REST APIs and microservices.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the engineering team.

Skills

Java

Golang

REST APIs

Kafka

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Unix/Linux

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Jira

Git

Jenkins

Amazon Web Services

Job description

DriveWealth is on a mission to make investing easier. We believe that everyone should have the ability to control their financial future, and that access to financial markets should not be limited by geography, wealth, or legacy systems. We are a global B2B financial technology organization dedicated to democratizing access to financial independence around the world. Our mission is realized through an API‑based platform, empowering our partners to offer seamless investing and trading experiences to clients worldwide, all from their mobile devices. Our technology provides partners with a modern, extensible toolkit, enabling traditional investment workflows and innovative techniques like fractional share ownership. DriveWealth has evolved into a global platform offering trading of U.S. equities, mutual funds, ETFs, fixed income, and options.

There’s never been a better time to build a category‑defining business and there has rarely been a team better positioned for this opportunity. Our culture blends the pace and agility of a fintech start‑up with the impact, stability, and discipline of Wall Street. We encourage creativity and experimentation while ensuring institutional‑grade execution and regulatory compliance in everything we do. Join us and help build the future of global investing!

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Engineer to join our Engineering team. As a Principal Engineer, you will be responsible for leading the design, development, and implementation of our brokerage systems. You will work closely with our engineering team and other stakeholders to create scalable, low‑latency, and highly available trading systems.

What You’ll Do

• Responsible for the technical architecture, design and delivery of high‑performance, low‑latency brokerage systems using Java/Golang
• Assess the health and performance of software applications and databases and provide software and technology solutions
• Design, develop, and maintain REST APIs and microservices
• Work with the Broker‑Dealer Operations teams to support and enhance the trading and backend system for multiple asset classes like Equities, Options, Mutual Funds etc
• Define specifications and develop components, modify existing software stack, prepare test data, and prepare functional specifications
• Analyze service and application performance using various programming languages, tools and techniques
• Develop and maintain automated testing frameworks and CI/CD pipelines
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the engineering team
• Provide guidance to non‑technical staff in using software and hardware systems most effectively and efficiently
• Support applications with an understanding of system integration, test planning, scripting, and troubleshooting

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience
• At least 10 years of experience in Software Engineering with expertise in Java
• Must understand Test‑Driven Development and how to write effective unit/integration tests
• Strong understanding of CI/CD and automated testing frameworks
• Proficient in developing and maintaining robust REST APIs and implementing sophisticated event‑driven architectures with Kafka and Kubernetes
• Background in financial technology or capital markets
• Proficient in NoSQL, SQL and stored procedures such as Postgres, MySQL
• Experience with Unix, Linux operating systems
• Knowledge of Jira, Git, Jenkins
• Experience with a 24×7, highly‑available architecture
• Strong experience with Amazon Web Services
• Experience with Scrum and other Agile processes
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. DriveWealth is unable to sponsor an employment Visa at this time.

Special Knowledge (Nice to Have, But Not Required)

• Experience with Amazon Web Services
• Experience with Linux and writing scripts to extract and transform data
• Multiple years experience in fintech specifically Post‑Trade, Payment or SaaS

Compensation

Compensation package offerings are based on candidate experience and technical qualifications, as it relates to the role. These are identified and determined throughout your interviewing experience.

New York, NY (Hybrid) Pay Range: $250,000 - $290,000 USD

Working at DriveWealth

We do our best work when we’re in the same room. To maintain the speed our partners expect, our New York and Chicago teams work in‑office 4 days a week. We’ve found that being physically side‑by‑side is the only way to solve complex problems in real‑time and stay truly accountable to the products we ship. When you’re here, you’re working directly with the people making the decisions. To support that work, we provide competitive compensation, equity, and a 401(k) match. We also offer full insurance coverage, a wellness reimbursement, a company‑provided phone, and a personal development allowance. Finally, we value the time you spend away from the office with generous PTO, observed holidays, and extended leave.

How We Think About AI

We leverage AI to work smarter and move faster. We seek AI curious talent who are proactive about using emerging tools to increase signal quality, reduce friction and improve outcomes to deliver product faster, provide better service to our partners, and to streamline processes. Your ability to leverage our internal tools and technology to drive results is as important to us as your core domain expertise.

Compensation Philosophy

Pay is generally based upon the level, complexity, responsibility, location and job duties / requirements of the specific position. We then source candidates with the requisite skills, expertise, education, training, and experience. If you are selected for an interview, please feel welcome to speak to a recruiter about our compensation philosophy and other available benefits. This role is eligible for base, bonus, equity, 401(k) match, and heavily subsidized benefits and perks.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Applicants in need of special assistance or accommodation during the interview process or in accessing our website may contact us at [e-mail].