Software Engineer I, Private Equity Innovation

Pomona College; Dallas, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Time off and holidays

Fully vested 401(k) contribution

Life and disability insurance

Fitness reimbursements

Job summary

Bain & Company in Dallas, TX is seeking a Software Engineer I to join the PEG Innovation team. You will design, develop, and maintain PEG products with a balance of frontend and backend work in a hybrid environment.

Ideal candidates have 1–3+ years of software development experience, a BS in Computer Science, and proficiency with Python, FastAPI, and TypeScript. The role requires at least one in-office day per week and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field with 1–3+ years of professional software development experience.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies and SDLC concepts is beneficial.
• Hands-on development experience in frontend and backend systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement features for PEG products with guidance from senior engineers.
• Collaborate in an Agile team environment and communicate effectively across stakeholders.
• Document coding processes, APIs, and workflows for maintainability.
• Stay updated with new technologies and propose innovative improvements.

Skills

Frontend development

Backend development

Agile methodologies

Code debugging

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS

Master's degree in CS

Tools

FastAPI

NodeJS

Svelte

Job description

Software Engineer I, Private Equity Innovation

Recruitment began on July 20, 2026

and the job listing Expires on September 1, 2026

We are proud to be consistently recognized as one of the world’s best places to work. We are currently the top ranked consulting firm on Glassdoor Best Place to Work list and have earned the #1 overall spot a record seven times. Extraordinary teams are at the heart of our business strategy, but these don’t happen by chance. They require intentional focus on bringing together a broad set of backgrounds, cultures, experiences, perspectives, and skills in a supportive and inclusive work environment. We hire people with exceptional talent and create an environment in which every individual can thrive professionally and personally.

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

We are seeking a high-energy, high performing Software Engineer to work with Bain’s Private Equity Group (PEG) Innovation team. Working under the team’s leadership, this role will support in the continual ideation, validation, design, development, and maintenance of PEG products.

WHERE YOU’LL FIT WITHIN THE TEAM

This role is responsible for understanding business requirements, writing technical requirements and documentation, executing coding tasks, and ensuring high-quality output and deliverables. They also actively participate in support and operations by identifying system defects, supporting troubleshooting efforts.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Hands-On Development (50%)

• Design, develop, and implement features with guidance from senior engineers.
• Experience with both frontend and backend development is highly valued.
• Backend: Python (FastAPI)
• Frontend: TypeScript (NodeJS / Svelte)

Testing and Debugging (20%)

• Ability to debug and troubleshoot distributed systems and complex data processing pipelines.

Collaboration with Cross-functional Teams (15%)

• Participate in team meetings, ask clarifying questions, and share progress with the team.
• Work within an Agile environment.
• Effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences is essential.

Innovation and Continuous Learning (10%)

• Stay on the cutting edge of technology and introduce innovative solutions to improve the team’s processes and outcomes.
• Drive innovation through out-of-the-box thinking to solve critical business challenges and demands.

Documentation (5%)

• Document coding processes and workflows to ensure ease of maintenance and updates.
• Strong documentation skills for code, APIs, and processes are important.

ABOUT YOU

Hybrid: This role follows a hybrid model, requiring in-office presence at least 1 day per week.

Professional Experience:

• Experience in software development, including coursework, internship experience, or personal projects in a structured programming environment.
• 1-3+ years of professional software development experience demonstrating proficiency and efficiency in coding, testing, and debugging.
• Experience working with agile development methodologies and understanding the software development lifecycle is beneficial.
• Industry experience is a plus: Experience within traditional or alternative financial investment organizations or a strong interest in the private equity/financial domain.
• Domain expertise in consulting or private equity would be helpful but not required.

Education:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree (Computer Science or related field) and/or related experience (1-3+ years).

Preferred:

• Master’s degree (Computer Science or related field).

U.S. COMPENSATION INFORMATION

Compensation for this role includes base salary, annual discretionary performance bonus, 401(k) plan with an annual employer contribution based on years of service and Bain’s best in class benefits package (details listed below).

Some local governments in the United States require a good-faith, reasonable salary range to be included in job postings for open roles. The estimated annualized compensation for this role is as follows:

• In Dallas, Texas, the good-faith, reasonable annualized full-time salary range for this role is between USD $88,500-$106,250; placement within this range will vary based on several factors including, but not limited to experience, education, licensure/certifications, training and skill level.
• Annual discretionary performance bonus.
• This role may also be eligible for other elements of discretionary compensation.
• 4.5% 401(k) company contribution, which increases after 3 years of service and is 100% vested upon start date.

Bain & Company’s comprehensive benefits and wellness program is designed to help employees achieve personal independence, protection and stability in the areas most important to you and your family.

• Bain pays 100% individual employee premiums for medical, dental and vision programs, offering one of the most comprehensive medical plans for employees without impacting your paycheck.
• Generous paid time off, including parental leave, sick leave and paid holidays.
• Fully vested 401(k) company contribution.
• Paid Life and Long-Term Disability insurance.
• Annual fitness reimbursements.