Senior Software Engineer New York, New York, United States

DriveWealth is on a mission to make investing easier. We believe that everyone should have the ability to control their financial future, and that access to financial markets should not be limited by geography, wealth, or legacy systems. We are a global B2B financial technology organization dedicated to democratizing access to financial independence around the world. Our mission is realized through an API-based platform, empowering our partners to offer seamless investing and trading experiences to clients worldwide, all from their mobile devices. Our technology provides partners with a modern, extensible toolkit, enabling traditional investment workflows and innovative techniques like fractional share ownership. DriveWealth has evolved into a global platform offering trading of US equities, mutual funds, ETFs, fixed income, and options.

There’s never been a better time to build a category-defining business and there has rarely been a team better positioned for this opportunity. Our culture blends the pace and agility of a fintech start-up with the impact, stability, and discipline of Wall Street. We encourage creativity and experimentation while ensuring institutional-grade execution and regulatory compliance in everything we do. Join us and help build the future of global investing!

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our Brokerage Platform as a Service and API teams. In this role, you will work on the design and development of high-performance, scalable, and low-latency applications using Java, Kafka, Postgres on AWS. You’ll help build event-driven microservices that enable real-time data processing and high-throughput transaction handling. You will also contribute to optimizing the performance of databases, including strategies like partitioning to support our high-transaction environment.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will collaborate with other engineers to ensure systems are designed for reliability, scalability, and performance, while focusing on delivering high-quality software in a fast-paced, cloud-native environment.

What You’ll Do

• Design and develop high-performance, multi-threaded applications in Java , optimized for low-latency and high-throughput .
• Build and enhance event-driven microservices to ensure our platform can scale and handle high transaction volumes in real time.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of database partitioning strategies to support distributed, high-transaction environments, ensuring the systems are efficient and scalable.
• Implement and maintain messaging systems (e.g., Kafka ) for asynchronous communication across services.
• Collaborate with other engineers to design, implement, and improve CI/CD pipelines , enabling automated, efficient software delivery.
• Write and maintain automated tests to ensure the stability and performance of the system, improving the quality and speed of development.
• Optimize systems for performance and reliability , focusing on key non-functional requirements such as availability , scalability , and fault tolerance .
• Participate in code reviews and mentorship , sharing knowledge and helping junior engineers improve their technical skills.
• Work closely with infrastructure and product teams to ensure the software aligns with business goals and technical requirements.

What You’ll Need

• 7+ years of experience in software engineering , with a focus on Java and building high-performance systems
• Strong experience with multi-threading , concurrent programming , and designing low-latency systems to handle high throughput efficiently
• Experience in designing and building event-driven microservices using technologies like Kafka or ActiveMQ
• Familiarity with database partitioning and sharding strategies to scale relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL , MySQL , Cassandra )
• Knowledge of cloud-native architectures and experience with cloud platforms such as AWS
• Hands‑on experience in implementing CI/CD pipelines and working with DevOps tools to improve software delivery
• Experience with automated testing frameworks to ensure software quality and performance
• Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to analyze complex systems and optimize them for performance and reliability
• A collaborative mindset, with experience working in agile teams and a strong ability to communicate technical concepts clearly

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. DriveWealth is unable to sponsor an employment Visa at this time.

Special Knowledge (Nice to Have, But Not Rqequired)

• Familiarity with containerization (e.g., Docker ) and Kubernetes for managing cloud-based services
• Experience with distributed tracing or performance monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus , Grafana )
• Experience in financial systems or brokerage platforms , with an understanding of performance and reliability challenges specific to such domains

Compensation Compensation package offerings are based on candidate experience and technical qualifications, as it relates to the role. These are identified and determined throughout your interviewing experience. Please note: this role is expected to come into our office on a cadence set by the Hiring Manager/Team.

New York, NY (Hybrid) Pay Range

$160,000 - $190,000 USD

Working at DriveWealth

We do our best work when we’re in the same room. To maintain the speed our partners expect, our New York and Chicago teams work in-office 4 days a week. We’ve found that being physically side‑by‑side is the only way to solve complex problems in real‑time and stay truly accountable to the products we ship. When you’re here, you’re working directly with the people making the decisions. To support that work, we provide competitive compensation, equity, and a 401(k) match. We also offer full insurance coverage, a wellness reimbursement, a company‑provided phone, and a personal development allowance. Finally, we value the time you spend away from the office with generous PTO, observed holidays, and extended leave.

How We Think About AI

We leverage AI to work smarter and move faster. We seek AI curious talent who are proactive about using emerging tools to increase signal quality, reduce friction and improve outcomes to deliver product faster, provide better service to our partners, and to streamline processes. Your ability to leverage our internal tools and technology to drive results is as important to us as your core domain expertise.

Compensation

Pay is generally based upon the level, complexity, responsibility, location and job duties / requirements of the specific position. We then source candidates with the requisite skills, expertise, education, training, and experience. If you are selected for an interview, please feel welcome to speak to a recruiter about our compensation philosophy and other available benefits. This role is eligible for base, bonus, equity, 401(k) match, and heavily subsidized benefits and perks.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Applicants in need of special assistance or accommodation during the interview process or in accessing our website may contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io.

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