Senior Software Engineer

AngelList, a leading platform in venture capital and startup ecosystem with over $124B+ in assets, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their core engineering team. The role offers an opportunity to work on building the world's most user-friendly financial platform for private markets, connecting startups with investors globally.

The position requires a seasoned professional with 4+ years of experience in building large-scale web applications, particularly with Ruby and TypeScript. The ideal candidate should be a full-stack generalist or backend specialist comfortable working across the entire stack. This role emphasizes autonomy, critical thinking, and the ability to make important product decisions.

What makes this opportunity unique is AngelList's significant impact on the industry - they've helped drive capital to over 12,000 startups, with 282 becoming unicorns. The company culture promotes small, high-trust teams with minimal management overhead, fostering an environment where engineers can have substantial ownership and impact.

The role is based in San Francisco, with a hybrid work model requiring in-office presence at least twice per week. Compensation is competitive, starting at $200,000 annually, plus equity and comprehensive benefits. The company strongly values diversity and maintains an inclusive work environment.

This position is perfect for someone passionate about startups and innovation, who wants to work at the intersection of technology and venture capital. You'll have the opportunity to learn the venture financing business from the ground up while building critical infrastructure that helps accelerate innovation worldwide.

The team structure emphasizes mutual respect and high trust, making it an ideal environment for senior engineers who thrive on autonomy and impact. Success in this role will be measured by your ability to deliver high-quality code, contribute meaningfully to team discussions, and mentor other engineers.

AngelList's mission to accelerate innovation by increasing the number of successful startups in the world provides a meaningful context for your work. You'll be building tools and infrastructure that directly impact the startup ecosystem and help shape the future of private markets.