Senior Software Engineer | AI / FinTech | NYC

The Developer Link; New York (NY); On-site; USD 194,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

4 days in office

Job summary

The Developer Link is seeking a backend-focused engineer in New York to own the application development and deliver end-to-end features. You will work across the stack to build core product features, internal applications and public APIs, collaborating on distributed backend systems, data pipelines and AI workflows.

You will apply strong Python, backend architecture, and relational database experience to produce production-ready software with a focus on ownership and impact.

Qualifications

• Strong Python and backend experience.
• Experience taking applications and features into production.
• React/TypeScript experience.
• Familiar with modern AI development tools.

Responsibilities

• Own application development end to end across the stack.
• Build core product features, internal apps and public APIs.
• Work on distributed backend systems, data pipelines and AI workflows.
• Collaborate across teams to deliver production-ready software.

Skills

Python

Backend architecture

Relational databases

Production deployment

React

TypeScript

AI development tools

Ownership mindset

Job description

I’m working with an early-stage AI startup building software that helps banks and wealth managers deliver personalised financial guidance to more people.

They’re looking for a strong backend-focused engineer who can own application development and build features end to end, working across the stack when needed.

You’ll work on core product features, internal applications and public APIs, alongside distributed backend systems, data pipelines and agentic AI workflows.

They’re looking for:

• Strong Python, backend architecture and relational database experience
• Experience taking applications and features into production
• Enough React/TypeScript experience to deliver across the stack
• Confidence using modern AI development tools
• A self-motivated engineer who questions assumptions and takes ownership

Applied AI, agentic systems or data engineering experience would be a big plus. Startup experience is ideal, though experience within a small autonomous team at a larger company could also fit.

$194–235k base + equity | 4 days/week in the office