Sr. Software Engineer (New York)

Reference: 24014Location: New York City, New York, United StatesIndustry: Technology & SoftwarePosted: 2026-05-11Contact: Mike LaTulipEmail: View email address on apply.placed-app.com. Software EngineerLocation: New York, NYAbout the OpportunityJoin a high-growth fintech organization dedicated to modernizing and simplifying the homeownership and mortgage lifecycle. We are replacing antiquated, legacy financial systems with a cloud-native platform designed to manage billions in assets with precision and transparency. You will work alongside an elite engineering cohort from top-tier global tech firms to solve complex regulatory challenges through elegant distributed systems and scalable infrastructure.ResponsibilitiesSystem Architecture: Design and implement resilient, extensible backend infrastructure capable of adapting to a multifaceted regulatory and financial landscape.Product Collaboration: Partner closely with Product and Design teams to translate customer needs into seamless, high-impact technical solutions.Domain Expertise: Master the intricate mechanics of the mortgage and lending industry to build software that ensures accuracy and compliance at scale.Continuous Innovation: Rapidly adopt and integrate emerging technologies to address evolving business hurdles in a fast-paced, iterative environment.RequirementsProfessional Experience: Minimum of 4 years of professional software engineering experience, with a proven track record of shipping production-grade applications at scale.Technical Versatility: Deep proficiency in at least one core area: high-scale distributed systems, web/mobile application development, or modern infrastructure management.Product Mindset: Ability to balance technical excellence with product requirements through effective cross-functional communication.Execution: Skilled at architecting scalable systems from the ground up within a rapid-growth startup setting.Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience).Preferred QualificationsPrevious experience working in highly regulated sectors such as Fintech, Insurtech, or Proptech.Strong interest in automating complex financial workflows and data pipelines.Compensation & BenefitsBase Salary: $180,000 – $230,000 (commensurate with experience and skills).Equity: Meaningful ownership stake in a growing organization.Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.Retirement: 401(k) savings plan.Support: 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave for all parents.Flexibility: Generous paid time off, sick leave, and 11 paid holidays.Perks: Pre-tax commuter benefits and quarterly budgets for team-building and professional development.#LI-ML1