Senior Software Engineer II — Private Markets Equity

Carta; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 213,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Carta is seeking a Senior Software Engineer II in San Francisco to lead technically complex projects and mentor teams while delivering scalable solutions for private capital markets. You will contribute to building the operating system for private funds, impacting fund operations, investor reporting, and compliance.

You will collaborate with product and design to ship high-value features, leverage modern tooling and AI-enhanced engineering, and help shape a culture that values ownership,

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Proficiency with Python, Django, React, Postgres, and Kafka.
• Experience with Java, gRPC, and AWS.
• Ability to break down complex user stories into actionable tasks and execute with minimal guidance.
• Strategic mindset and ability to articulate technical trade-offs to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Drive implementation of complex technical projects from concept to production.
• Simplify systems by identifying opportunities to reduce complexity and improve reliability.
• Leverage modern tooling and AI-assisted engineering to accelerate workflow and code quality.
• Foster growth by mentoring peers through thoughtful code reviews and architectural guidance.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product and design to deliver user-centered solutions.

Skills

Python

Django

React

Postgres

Kafka

Java

gRPC

AWS

Tools

Kubernetes

AWS

gRPC

Java

PostgreSQL

Python

React

Kafka

Job description

Carta is seeking a Senior Software Engineer II in San Francisco to lead technically complex projects and mentor teams while delivering scalable solutions for private capital markets. You will contribute to building the operating system for private funds, impacting fund operations, investor reporting, and compliance.

You will collaborate with product and design to ship high-value features, leverage modern tooling and AI-enhanced engineering, and help shape a culture that values ownership,