Sr. Software Engineer (USA)

Location USA | Remote Employment Type Full time Location Type Remote Department EngineeringDevOps About the Company Finalis is a fast‑growing, VC‑backed startup transforming private capital markets. Launched in 2020 and growing rapidly, the firm is on a mission to power dealmakers by building the world’s largest, ai‑native dealmaking platform. Though we have bases in SF and NYC, we’re fully remote. Engineering at Finalis Our engineering team is building the core infrastructure that powers private capital markets. As a Senior Software Engineer , you’ll work closely with product managers, designers, and the leadership team to design and build high‑impact products. You’ll be expected to thrive in a fast‑paced, ambiguous environment, solve complex problems, and create ai‑native technical solutions that deliver value to our customers and scale with our growth. The Role As a Senior Software Engineer at Finalis, you will play a critical role in building and scaling our ai‑native platform across our three core pillars: compliance, data, and payments. You’ll own significant parts of our system design and implementation, contribute to our technical roadmap, and mentor other engineers. This role requires strong technical expertise, the ability to navigate complexity, and a passion for creating reliable, secure, and elegant software. Responsibilities Design, build, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs for our compliance, data, and payment products. Collaborate cross‑functionally with Product, Design, Sales, and Compliance teams to translate business needs into technical solutions. Take ownership of end‑to‑end projects from technical design and implementation to deployment and monitoring. Ensure code quality, reliability, and security through best practices in testing, CI/CD, and monitoring. Mentor and guide junior engineers, contributing to a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning. Participate in architectural discussions and help shape the long‑term technical vision of the platform. Stay up‑to‑date with industry trends in fintech, compliance, and distributed systems to bring innovative solutions to Finalis. Minimum Requirements 5+ years of professional software engineering experience, ideally in a fast‑paced startup environment. Strong programming skills in languages/frameworks such as typescript, node.js, next.js, react. Solid understanding of backend architecture, distributed systems, and API design. Experience working with relational databases and data modeling. Proven ability to ship production‑grade systems in fintech, SaaS, or other heavily regulated environments. Excellent problem‑solving skills and the ability to translate ambiguous requirements into concrete solutions. Strong communication skills and comfort collaborating across multiple stakeholders. Preferred Qualifications Experience in fintech, investment banking, or compliance‑driven software systems. Familiarity with financial infrastructure (payments, reconciliation, accounting systems, or transaction processing). Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) Experience with security best practices, authentication/authorization systems, and data privacy regulations. Track record of mentoring engineers and influencing architectural direction at scale. What do we offer? 100% Remote work (Work from wherever you want!) Competitive USD salary Work from home allowance Generous Paid time‑off (Vacation Time!) Professional Growth Benefits in our E‑Learning Platform (Coursera) (take your skills to the next level!) People Team Partner (to target your roadblocks and customize an action plan for your career path) Buddy Program Virtual After‑Office Activities Diverse Culture & Inclusive environment More about Finalis Finalis is the leading platform enabling the securities brokerage landscape to operate legally and compliantly. The firm delivers a white‑labeled regulatory affiliation and compliance back‑office solution that supports a wide range of private market dealmaking including M&A, capital raising, private placements, direct participation programs, fintech marketplaces, and alternative investment sponsors. Finalis provides additional leverage to securities brokers with the Finalis Platform, which delivers a hassle‑free deal management solution and a Marketplace that connects brokers with one another to gain insights and explore collaborations. Launched in 2020 and growing rapidly, the SF‑and NYC‑based firm is on a mission to power dealmakers by building the world’s largest dealmaking platform. Join us in disrupting the securities industry, for good. How does Finalis work? We are a fully‑remote company with Finalists distributed between the time zones of Eastern Standard Time and Eastern European Time. If you’re located outside this time zone range, depending on the needs of your team, you may be requested to be available during specific hours. Although we don’t have an official physical place to work, we promote gathering with your team or other colleagues whenever possible. Finalis provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome people from all backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and abilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr