Staff Software Engineer

Vestwell; Austin (NY); Hybrid; USD 185,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fintech experience

Startup experience

Building pipelines in Jenkins

Job summary

Vestwell is a financial technology company seeking a Staff Software Engineer to drive product features and architecture. The role spans multiple layers of the engineering stack, requiring hands-on coding, architecture leadership, and mentoring of engineers.

The ideal candidate balances detail with long-term strategic thinking, thrives on scale, and is passionate about impactful software. The role supports hybrid in-office work across NYC, Austin, King of Prussia, or Scottsdale, with exception

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Software Engineer.
• Experience with Typescript and Node.js.
• Experience with Python.
• Proficiency with AI tools such as Claude and Cursor.
• Experience scaling and managing 3+ person teams.
• Advanced knowledge Agile practices.
• Extensive development experience.
• Experience mentoring more junior engineers.
• Experience with relational databases.
• Data Architecture experience.
• Experience with AWS cloud services.
• Ability to triage and assign work.
• Has experience working with and leading remote contractors
• Demonstrated experience with Software Architecture and Design.
• Experience working with and supporting cross functional teams.
• Extensive use of Git, preferably Github.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain optimal software supporting Product initiatives and features using Typescript
• Establish and enforce best practices in code to build sophisticated software that adheres to common programming principles
• Work with stakeholders including the Executive, Product and Operations teams to support their Product development needs
• Review requirements and translate into an executable development plan, breaking down projects to enable iterative and agile implementation
• Provide production support and train junior engineers
• Proactively drive the vision for architecture and design across multiple product verticals
• Manage the delivery of high impact development solutions

Skills

Typescript

Node.js

Python

Claude

Cursor

Team leadership

Agile practices

Mentoring

Relational databases

Data architecture

AWS

Task triage

Remote contractors

Software architecture

Cross-functional teams

Git/GitHub

Job description

Vestwell is the financial technology company powering the new savings economy. Our platform redefines how people save for the critical aspects of life across retirement, education, and healthcare savings needs. Today, Vestwell enables over 350,000 businesses and over 2M active savers, with over $50B in assets saved across all 50 states. Vestwell's platform serves a diverse clientele, including financial advisers, employers, third-party administrators, financial institutions, payroll providers, government agencies, and individual savers.

To learn more, visit vestwell.com

Who Are We Looking For?

The Engineering team is seeking an experienced Staff Software Engineer, with experience in Product feature development and Architecture who can be effective on all levels of our Engineering stack, and is willing to play all necessary roles such as architect, tech lead, code reviewer, Agile coach, and mentor.

In short, we want to bring experienced Engineers in to make key decisions regarding technology, architecture, and software.

You’re a great fit for our team if you can balance detail-oriented tasks with long term strategy and scale initiatives. Most of all, you must be passionate about what you create and about the impact it can have. That matters to us, a lot.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain optimal software supporting Product initiatives and features using Typescript
• Establish and enforce best practices in code to build sophisticated software that adheres to common programming principles
• Work with stakeholders including the Executive, Product and Operations teams to support their Product development needs
• Review requirements and translate into an executable development plan, breaking down projects to enable iterative and agile implementation
• Provide production support and train junior engineers
• Proactively drive the vision for architecture and design across multiple product verticals
• Manage the delivery of high impact development solutions

Requirements

The Necessities

• 5+ years of experience as a Software Engineer
• Experience with Typescript and Node.js
• Experience with Python
• Proficiency with AI tools such as Claude and Cursor
• Experience scaling and managing 3+ person teams
• Advanced knowledge Agile practices
• Extensive development experience
• Experience mentoring more junior engineers
• Experience with relational databases
• Data Architecture experience
• Experience with AWS cloud services
• Ability to triage and assign work
• Has experience working with and leading remote contractors
• Demonstrated experience with Software Architecture and Design
• Experience working with and supporting cross functional teams
• Extensive use of Git, preferably Github

The Extras

• Fintech experience
• Startup experience
• Building pipelines in Jenkins

This role will be based in our New York City, Austin, King of Prussia, or Scottsdale office, and will be part of Vestwell's hybrid in-office operation. For exceptional candidates, we're open to hiring this role fully remote.

The expected base salary range for this position is $185K - $200K base. This position is eligible to participate in the Company Bonus Pool and is eligible to receive new hire equity in the Company. Please note that salary bands are based on NY and other similar metro areas and may differ based on where the role is ultimately hired.

Our Benefits

We’re an innovative, high-growth company with an exciting future ahead. At Vestwell, we prioritize employee wellbeing through comprehensive health benefits, generous time off, and a dedicated Employee Wellbeing Committee. Our hybrid work model offers flexibility while providing access to our collaborative offices in Midtown Manhattan, Austin, King of Prussia, and Scottsdale. And, of course, as a company focused on helping people save for the future, we offer a competitive 401(k) plan.

OUR PROCESS

Our interview process starts the same for every candidate with 1-2 introductory conversations to learn more about your background, interests, and what you're looking for, while also giving you the opportunity to learn more about Vestwell and the team. From there, the process varies by role but typically includes a skills or experience-based assessment, such as a coding interview, portfolio review, or deeper discussion of your relevant experience. Successful candidates then move on to a virtual or in-person interview panel. Before extending an offer, we complete a reference check with a current or former manager and a peer. Throughout the process, we prioritize transparency, clear communication, and minimizing surprises.