Software Engineer I, Private Equity Innovation

Bain & Company; United States; Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company contribution

Comprehensive benefits and wellness

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Bain & Company is seeking a Software Engineer for the Private Equity Group Innovation team in Dallas. You will contribute to ideation, design, development, and maintenance of PEG products, with hands-on work spanning backend and frontend.

A hybrid model requires in-office presence at least one day per week. The role emphasizes collaboration, continuous learning, and clear technical documentation, with emphasis on strong debugging and agile practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field (1-3+ years preferred).
• 1-3+ years of professional software development experience.
• Experience with both frontend and backend development is valued.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and SDLC.
• Hybrid work model with in-office presence at least 1 day per week.

Responsibilities

• Hands-On Development: design, develop, and implement features with guidance from senior engineers.
• Backend: Python (FastAPI); Frontend: TypeScript/JavaScript (ES6+).
• Test and debug distributed systems and data pipelines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment.
• Document coding processes, APIs, and workflows.

Skills

Python3 FastAPI

TypeScript ES6+

PostgreSQL

Git

Debugging

Agile

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Docker

AWS

REST APIs

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Description & Requirements

WHAT MAKES US A GREAT PLACE TO WORK

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.

Technical Skills (Required):

• Working proficiency with Python3 (FastAPI).
• Working proficiency in modern TypeScript/JavaScript (ES6+) and its ecosystem.
• Working proficiency with PostgreSQL, including writing efficient queries and understanding normalization.
• Familiarity with version control, such as Git.
• Ability to debug and troubleshoot basic programming errors using debugging tools and logs.

Technical Skills (Preferred):

• Familiarity with REST APIs.
• Familiarity with AWS services.
• Familiarity with Docker and containerization.
• Experience with various third-party APIs and handling data aggregation is preferred.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines.

Soft Skills:

• Ability to work independently and adapt to changing requirements and priorities in a fast-paced environment is key.
• Proven ability to identify and resolve complex problems.
• Ability to communicate technical ideas clearly in documentation and discussion.
• A “growth mindset”, with a passion for continuous learning and self-improvement.

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.