Senior Software Engineer

Job Opportunity At The State Of Wisconsin Investment BoardSophisticated work. In a great city. Making a difference.The State of Wisconsin Investment Board (SWIB) manages more than $178 billion in assets, including those of the fully-funded Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS). SWIB operates at a level more often seen in top-tier global asset managers than in typical public pension funds. SWIB is a home for top talent. Approximately 61 percent of SWIB's investment professionals are Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholders. The City of Madison, the state capitol and home of Wisconsin's flagship university, makes regular appearances on lists of best places to live, eat, and play. SWIB offers a modern workspace, hybrid work options, and competitive compensation and benefits.Serving over 703,000 WRS beneficiaries, SWIB is driven by a clear mission: securing the financial future of those who serve Wisconsin. When you work at SWIB, you know your work matters.Job DescriptionApplicants on an OPT, CPT visa or anyone requiring H-1B transfers or sponsorship into the H-1B lottery will not be considered for this position.What You'll Do:Design, build, and maintain production-grade APIs and system integrations that support critical workflowsOwn the end-to-end lifecycle of services and applications, from design and implementation through deployment, monitoring, and iterationBuild automated, cloud-native workflows, including thoughtful use of AI capabilities where they provide clear business valueContribute to user-facing interfaces that make complex workflows understandable and efficient for end usersDesign and manage data models and persistence layers, including schema design, performance tuning, and troubleshootingDeploy and operate applications in cloud environments using best practices for security, reliability, observability, and cost awarenessApply AI pragmatically — both as a development accelerator and, where appropriate, as part of production systems (e.g., LLMs, vector search, NLP APIs)Participate actively in code reviews, design discussions, and technical decision-making, raising the quality bar for the teamMentor and support less-experienced engineers through pairing, reviews, and knowledge sharingCollaborate closely with technical and non-technical partners to translate business needs into clear, maintainable technical solutionsContribute to the evolution of engineering standards, patterns, and tooling within the team and broader organizationWhat You BringBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience5+ years of professional software development experience (or equivalent demonstrated impact)Strong proficiency in Python, with experience building and maintaining production-grade systemsSolid experience working with databases (SQL and/or NoSQL), including data modeling and performance considerationsHands-on experience with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCPProven experience designing, building, and delivering end-to-end software systems in real world production environmentsFamiliarity in finance and in financial systems (e.g., financial data, instruments, reporting, or workflows), and interest in applying technology in this domainExperience with or strong interest in AI technologies, such as LLMs, vector databases, or NLP APIsSound technical judgment and the ability to balance delivery speed, quality, and long-term maintainabilityStrong communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented mindsetWhat You'll GainOwnership of meaningful, high-impact systems used across the organizationOpportunities to influence architecture, technical standards, and engineering practicesHands-on work with modern cloud and AI technologies in real-world production use casesClose partnership with stakeholders across engineering, data, and business teamsSWIB Offers:Competitive total cash compensation, based on AON (formerly McLagan) industry benchmarksComprehensive benefits packageEducational and training opportunitiesTuition reimbursementChallenging work in a professional environmentHybrid work environmentThe position requires U.S. work authorization. Pursuant to our Hybrid Remote Work Policy, all staff have the flexibility to work remotely, but are required to have a weekly presence in our offices, the frequency of which is dependent on their distance from office. Staff are not required to reside locally; however, we offer relocation reimbursement to the Dane County area per our policy. All SWIB employees are subject to SWIB's Ethics Policy and Personal Trade Approvals Policy. These policies include restrictions on outside business activities and employment and have limits on personal trading. You may request copies of these policies from SWIB's talent acquisition team and any questions can be answered by SWIB's compliance team.