Forward Deployed Engineer

About Basic CapitalBasic Capital is a fintech company disrupting America's $1T retirement industry by building the modern 401(k) built for today's workforce, and the first ever retirement mortgage. Our mission is to create products, platforms, and a credit marketplace that power a fundamentally new retirement system.Our founding team includes leaders from Goldman Sachs, Uber, Block, Stripe, and Robinhood. We're backed by top investors such as Lux Capital, Forerunner Ventures, BoxGroup, SVAngel, Inspired Capital, and Henry Kravis. Based in Tribeca, NYC, we're assembling a lean, high-performance team committed to reducing wealth inequality.For more information, visit Basic Capital's website.You willEmbed directly with external parties such as Third Party Administrators (TPA's), Record-Keepers, and HR/Payroll processorsRapidly understand their toughest operational issues and use software and AI as a lever to quickly build end-to-end full stack products for themEngage directly with external stakeholders, from technical teams to executivesRequired Competencies:2+ years of forward deployed / solutions engineering experienceStrong full stack software engineering skillsProficiency in any of the following: Kotlin, Rust, Java, Go, C/C++, Python, Ruby, or TypeScriptProficiency with ReactPreferred CompetenciesExperience in fintech or early-stage technology companiesA highly analytical approach to solving business and operational problems using technologyCuriosity about the intersection of technology and business operationsCultural FitPassionate about solving big social problems with pragmatic solutionsAptitude for complexity and curiosity for financial marketsEnjoys learning new technologies and selecting the right tool for each jobAdaptable and open to contributing across the tech stack as the team evolvesAutonomous, high agency, accountable, and thrives in a fast-paced environmentStrong collaboration and communication skills, working effectively in cross-functional teamsExcited to be a part of an in-office team