Software Engineer, Backend

Opto Investments, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 160,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Unlimited PTO

401k retirement plan

Learning, Fitness, & Commuter stipends

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Opto is building the future of private markets with a scalable, end-to-end platform. As a Software Engineer, you will transform complex business problems into elegant software, owning end-to-end solutions and collaborating across a modern stack: Typescript/React frontends, Python FastAPI services, and AWS Lambda.

We deploy frequently, emphasize modularity and service ownership, and recruit top talent. You’ll contribute across the full development lifecycle, design robust APIs, tackle data

Qualifications

• 4-year technical degree or equivalent experience.
• 6+ years of hands-on software development experience.
• Interest or background in investment fintech or financial data.
• Proficiency in Python, REST APIs, SQL; familiarity with Typescript/React and AWS.
• Strong understanding of distributed systems design and data modelling.
• Experience with testing and delivery practices (pytest, CI/CD).
• Experience applying AI/LLMs to data extraction and document generation.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced startup and communicate clearly.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Own delivery of high-quality software projects with teammates and stakeholders.
• Contribute to all phases of product development—from specs to deployment and operations.
• Seek context and rapidly iterate to remove ambiguity and move projects forward.
• Participate in engineering recruiting (interviewing, problem specs, role ownership).
• Reach out to stakeholders to unblock progress when needed.

Skills

Python

REST APIs

SQL

Typescript/React

AWS

AI/LLMs

Education

4-year CS/Engineering degree

Tools

pytest

CI/CD

Job description

Opto is engineering the future of private markets to improve client outcomes and drive capital to the most transformative ideas.

The opportunity is huge. The global alternative investments industry is forecast to grow to $30T by 2029, however the private investment process typically remains opaque, highly manual, and error-prone, which limits access to the select few insiders who are willing to bear the pain.

Opto is a revolutionary end-to-end solution for wealth managers of any size- from small investment advisors to large multi-family offices to private banks- to build, fundraise for, and manage private markets programs at scale. We combine exceptional Silicon Valley engineering talent with experienced investors and industry specialists to fix this broken system through the power of technology. Our platform banishes the nightmare of slide decks, spreadsheets, and paperwork to the past, and arms our clients with the tools, data, and guidance to identify and access the right opportunities for their clients.

Fixing private markets will not be easy and demands courage, but we’re not afraid to do things differently. We are unapologetically bold. We value strong opinions, clear communication, and purposeful execution.

Up for the challenge? Come join us.

The Role

Software Engineers at Opto are tasked with turning complex business problems into elegant software solutions. We are context-driven, customer-focused builders of tools and systems. We are end-to-end owners of engineering problems and solutions who constantly challenge one another to evolve as builders and collaborators. Oh, and we have fun along the way, because otherwise, what's the point?

Check out our blog to learn more about our culture.

As a contributor to our expanding platform, your goal is to help create the world’s best private markets investing experience. You’ll be charged with building intuitive, yet deep, user experiences for all phases of the investment process. We’re operating our tech stack on Typescript/React/Next.js applications, backed by Python FastAPI REST services and AWS Lambda functions, all containerized in AWS. Our service deployments are completely automated and execute many times daily. This tech stack continues to evolve, driven by our shared principles and optimizing for modularity, scalability, and team-level service ownership.

• Own the delivery of high quality software projects, coordinating with teammates and stakeholders to hit mutually agreed upon timelines
• Contribute to all phases of product development across specification, implementation, code review, QA testing, deployment, and operations
• Seek context and rapidly iterate on solutions to eliminate ambiguity and drive projects forward
• Participate actively in engineering recruiting (interviewing, problem specification, role ownership, etc)
• Raise your hand when you need help - don’t hesitate to reach out to stakeholders (product, teammates, managers, etc) to unblock your progress

Qualifications

• A 4-year technical degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field, or the experience that proves you didn't need one
• 6+ years of hands-on software development experience, with a strong emphasis on individual contribution
• Background or demonstrated interest in investment management, fintech, or financial data
• Proficiency in Python, REST APIs, and SQL, familiarity with Opto broader tech stack (Typescript/React, AWS)
• Strong grasp of tradeoffs in distributed systems, including data modeling, API design, and performance tuning at scale
• Deep understanding of testing and delivery practices (pytest, CI/CD), as well as opinions on what to test and why
• Experience applying AI/LLMs to data extraction, data interrogation, and document generation
• Thrives in ambiguity, executes independently, and communicates with clarity and composure in a fast-paced startup environment
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time

Compensation and Benefits

Opto has a high bar for talent, and we are committed to building the best teams possible. Candidates are never subjected to discrimination based on race, citizenship, religion, ethnicity, gender or gender identity, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, sensory, mental, or physical disability, or any other characteristic.

The successful candidate for this role can expect a generous compensation and benefits package. The cash salary range for this role is $160,000-$240,000 dependent on skills, experience and expected contribution.

All full time employees at Opto enjoy:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Unlimited PTO
• Retirement savings plan (401k)
• Learning, Fitness, & Commuter stipends
• Paid Holidays

This position is based primarily onsite in either our San Francisco or New York City offices.

At this time, Opto can only hire candidates who reside in the following states: California, Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Washington. If you do not currently reside in one of these states, we are unable to consider your application at this time.