Software Engineer, Product

@ Opto Investments

About Opto Investments

Opto is engineering the future of private markets to improve client outcomes and drive capital to the most transformative ideas. The global alternative investments industry was worth an estimated $16.8T at the end of 2023 and is forecast to grow to $29.2T by 2029. Private investment processes remain opaque and manual, which limits access for many. Opto offers a revolutionary end-to-end solution for wealth managers of all sizes by combining top Silicon Valley engineering talent with experienced investors and industry specialists.

The Role

As a Software Engineer, Product at Opto Investments, you will turn complex business problems into elegant, pragmatic engineering solutions. You will be an end-to-end owner of software projects including specification, implementation, QA testing, deployment, and operations. Collaboration, clear communication, and context-driven problem solving are key in this role. Check out our blog to learn more about our tech culture.

Technology Stack

• React-based Next.js Typescript applications hosted on Vercel
• Aurora-backed Python REST API services in AWS
• AWS Lambda for asynchronous tasks
• Snowflake for data ingestion and warehousing
• Automated service deployments multiple times daily

Expectations

• Deliver high quality software projects on agreed timelines
• Rapidly iterate to eliminate ambiguity
• Participate in product development phases: specification, implementation, QA, deployment and operations
• Engage in documentation, discussions, and code reviews
• Participate in engineering recruiting processes
• Seek help when needed to overcome obstacles

Qualifications

• 4-year technical degree or equivalent work experience
• 4+ years of software development experience
• Experience with React for building rich user interfaces
• Strong grasp of JavaScript fundamentals
• Experience with design systems and reusable component building
• Familiarity with frontend testing tools like Jest and Playwright
• Interest or background in investment management
• Comfortable with ambiguity in a fast-paced startup environment
• Excellent communication skills under pressure
• Must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.

How to Apply

Applicants should fill out the required fields and attach a Resume and Cover Letter. Creativity in the Cover Letter is encouraged as every resume is read by a human. Please do not contact hiring managers directly for status updates.

Compensation and Benefits

The position offers a generous compensation and benefits package with a cash salary range of $160,000-$240,000, dependent on skills and experience. Benefits include significant equity, health, dental, and vision insurance, unlimited PTO, a retirement savings plan (401k), learning, fitness & commuter stipends, and paid holidays.

Location

This position is based primarily onsite in either the San Francisco or New York City office. Applicants must reside, or be willing to relocate, to an approved state in the U.S.

Key skills/competency

• React
• Next.js
• Typescript
• Python
• AWS
• REST API
• Jest
• Playwright
• Investment
• Collaboration