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Backend Software Engineer

AI-powered digital family office that makes sophisticated investment strategies and tools accessible to a broader global audience.
$180,000 - $300,000
Backend
Staff Software Engineer
Hybrid
8+ years of experience
AI · Finance

Description For Backend Software Engineer

Arta Finance is revolutionizing wealth management by democratizing sophisticated investment tools through AI and digital technology. As a Backend Software Engineer, you'll join their Infrastructure team to build the core systems that power their innovative financial platform.

The role involves designing and implementing scalable backend systems that handle critical financial data processing, real-time trading operations, and data analytics infrastructure. You'll work with diverse data sources, including market data and economic indicators, to create unified, accessible models across their systems. The position requires expertise in data-intensive systems, distributed computing, and modern cloud infrastructure.

Working directly under the Head of AI Research & CIO/co-founder, you'll collaborate with a cross-functional team of product managers, designers, ML researchers, and investment professionals. The role offers an opportunity to shape the future of financial technology while working with cutting-edge tools and technologies.

Key responsibilities include building and maintaining data pipelines, implementing RESTful APIs and gRPC services, ensuring system reliability, and contributing to architectural decisions. The ideal candidate brings 8+ years of backend engineering experience, strong skills in Python/Go/Java, and deep knowledge of data systems and cloud infrastructure.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer who wants to make a significant impact in fintech innovation. The position offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to work with a talented team in a dynamic startup environment. Based in the Bay Area, you'll be at the forefront of transforming how people manage and grow their wealth through technology.

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Responsibilities For Backend Software Engineer

  • Design and code full stack, backend, or frontend features
  • Collaborate in the whole software development lifecycle
  • Design and implement scalable, secure, and high-performance backend systems
  • Own and evolve data ingestion and processing pipelines
  • Build RESTful APIs and/or gRPC services
  • Ensure system reliability, observability, and fault tolerance
  • Contribute to architectural decisions
  • Partner with cross-functional teams
  • Stay current on market data standards and regulatory considerations

Requirements For Backend Software Engineer

Python
Go
Java
Kafka
PostgreSQL
Redis
  • 8+ years of backend software engineering experience
  • Strong experience in Python, Go, or Java
  • Experience with data-intensive systems
  • Experience building and scaling data pipelines
  • Familiarity with market data feeds and trading platforms
  • Strong grasp of distributed systems and cloud infrastructure
  • Knowledge of PostgreSQL, Redis, time-series databases
  • Based in the Bay area or plans to relocate
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment

Benefits For Backend Software Engineer

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Parental Leave
  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Vibrant and dynamic work environment
  • Opportunity to work with diverse and talented team
  • Robust health insurance for you and family
  • High deductible health plan with HSA contribution
  • 20 weeks of parental leave
  • 15 days PTO annually

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