Principal Software Engineer - Core Platform

Addepar, a leading global technology and data company in the wealth management sector, is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to join their Core Product Engineering Team. With a client presence in over 50 countries and managing more than $7 trillion in assets, Addepar has established itself as a crucial player in the financial technology sector.

The role presents an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of Addepar's industry-leading wealth management platform. As a Principal Engineer, you'll be responsible for driving innovation and reliability while working with both cutting-edge technologies and critical legacy systems. A key focus will be modernizing the platform by transforming monolithic applications into scalable microservices.

The position offers a competitive compensation package ranging from $203,000 to $318,000 in base salary, plus bonus, equity, and benefits. The role is based in New York, NY, where you'll be part of a global team with offices across Silicon Valley, Salt Lake City, Chicago, London, Edinburgh, Pune, and Dubai.

Your responsibilities will include creating technical visions that bridge technology and business strategies, defining architectural patterns, and providing strategic guidance across the engineering organization. You'll work closely with engineering leads to shape the platform's architecture to meet scalability needs and growth demands.

The ideal candidate should have a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, strong collaborative skills, and the ability to drive change. Finance industry experience is highly valued. You'll be joining a company with strong values including ownership mentality, collaborative building, client-first approach, innovation drive, and continuous learning.

Addepar offers a unique opportunity to work on complex technical challenges while directly impacting the wealth management industry. The role combines technical leadership with strategic thinking, making it perfect for experienced engineers looking to shape the future of financial technology.