Software Engineer, Backend
Opto Investments · New York, New York, United States; Remote; San Francisco, California, United States
Posted about a month ago · $160,000-$240,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 30 days Opto Investments's roles stay open a median of 30 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 100% of Opto Investments's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Opto Investments
- moderate 1 stale, 0 reposted of 5 open
- Hiring momentum
- 9 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Opto Investments's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Opto Investments.
About this role
As a Software Engineer at Opto, you will be responsible for developing software solutions that enhance the private markets investing experience. Your role involves owning the delivery of high-quality software projects, participating in all phases of product development, and collaborating with teammates and stakeholders. You will work with a tech stack that includes Typescript, React, Python FastAPI, and AWS, while also contributing to engineering recruiting efforts.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Opto Investments as an employer.
What you need
- 4-year technical degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience
- 6+ years of hands-on software development experience
- Proficiency in Python, REST APIs, and SQL
- Strong grasp of tradeoffs in distributed systems
- Deep understanding of testing and delivery practices
- Ability to thrive in ambiguity and execute independently
Nice to have
- Background or demonstrated interest in investment management, fintech, or financial data
- Familiarity with Opto's broader tech stack (Typescript/React, AWS)
- Experience applying AI/LLMs to data extraction, data interrogation, and document generation
What you get
- Generous compensation and benefits package
- Significant equity
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Unlimited PTO
- Retirement savings plan (401k)
- Learning, Fitness, & Commuter stipends
Worth weighing
- No remote work options outside specified states
- High salary range may imply high expectations
- Vague description of company culture and team dynamics
Summarised from Opto Investments's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Opto Investments on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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