Senior Software Engineer

About the company Our client is a fast-growing financial technology company. The role Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Build and extend backend-focused features for a web application, working alongside founders to shape system design, mentor peers and take clear ownership of a product area from the ground up. What you'll do - Design and build core product features with broad scope and independence, alongside the founding leadership. - Ship large feature work that drives direct business growth. - Review code and technical designs to raise the quality of the whole engineering team. - Become the go-to owner for a major part of the product. - Interview, onboard and coach new engineers as the team expands. Requirements What we're looking for - 4 or more years of professional software engineering experience. - Strong backend engineering background, with prior experience as a founder considered a plus. - Hands-on experience running mature production web codebases in Python and a modern JavaScript framework. - Experience in a fast-paced startup environment. - Formal training in an engineering discipline at the undergraduate or graduate level. Bonus points - Experience solving production scaling problems. - Experience with search engines, data ingestion pipelines, document processing or high-volume messaging systems. - Experience managing one or two engineers for at least a year. - Familiarity with compliance standards and financial industry work. - Experience at a well-known fast-paced startup or large technology company. Benefits Compensation and benefits - Base salary: USD 200,000 to 250,000 per year - Equity - Health, dental and vision coverage - Retirement plan with employer matching - Flexible time off Location and work model - New York, NY, United States - On-site, 5 days in the office per week - Full-time