Founding NYC Software Engineer (Senior/Staff)

Equi is revolutionizing the wealth management space by combining sophisticated hedge fund strategies with cutting-edge technology. They're seeking a Senior/Staff Software Engineer to join their founding team in New York City. This role represents a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of fintech and investment technology, building both robust data infrastructure and customer-facing applications.

The position demands a versatile engineer who can handle both complex data pipeline development and user-facing product features. You'll be working with modern technologies including TypeScript, Next.js, GraphQL, Python, and PostgreSQL, while leveraging Google Cloud Platform services. The role offers significant autonomy and ownership, allowing you to make crucial technical decisions and architect scalable solutions.

As a founding engineer, you'll have the chance to shape the technical direction of a growing fintech platform. The work spans from designing sophisticated data pipelines and internal tools to developing intuitive customer-facing applications. You'll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including the Investment Team, Sales, and Operations, to bring innovative financial products to life.

The ideal candidate brings 8+ years of software development experience, with strong full-stack capabilities and a deep understanding of data engineering principles. You should be product-minded, autonomous, and action-oriented, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and drive projects to completion. The role offers competitive compensation ($150K-$190K) plus significant equity ($150K-$500K), reflecting the founding nature of the position.

What makes this opportunity special is the chance to work on sophisticated investment strategies while building technology that democratizes access to institutional-quality investments. You'll be part of a team that values product thinking, autonomous decision-making, and rapid iteration. The hybrid work environment in NYC provides flexibility while maintaining collaborative opportunities with the team.

If you're passionate about fintech, excited by complex technical challenges, and want to be part of building a platform that's reshaping investment access, this founding engineer role at Equi offers the perfect blend of technical depth, product impact, and growth potential.