Software Engineer, Backend

About the role

Broker Dealer is the core of the Betterment platform. On a busy day, we securely move millions of dollars through the Betterment system and ensure each transaction flows through a complex series of risk checks for strict regulatory compliance. Every ounce of efficiency and intelligence we pour into this system translates into more value for our customers. We're looking for engineers to help us answer some of our most difficult backend scaling, software design, and optimization questions. As a Backend Engineer in Broker Dealer, you'll help balance on-time delivery of new platform features alongside system stability and scale.

This role is based out of our NYC office. For jobs based out of our NYC HQ, we require in office attendance Monday through Thursday, weekly. Below we've reflected the base salary range we would offer for this position. Actual salaries may vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of Betterment's total compensation package for employees.

• New York City: $145,000 - $170,000

We offer a competitive equity package, health, dental and vision benefits, life and AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance, EAP, commuter and parking benefits FSA/HSA, and 401(k) with employer match as well as a flexible PTO policy. This job may also be eligible for variable compensation in the form of a company incentive bonus. For jobs based out of our NYC HQ, we require in office attendance Monday through Thursday, weekly.

A day in the life

• Build innovative trading and money-movement technology that empowers people to make the most of their money so they can live better
• Solve "impossible" problems. Take your ideas to the next level right away. We experiment, iterate, learn, and repeat
• Uphold a standard of excellence in your work, continuously seeking improvement and welcoming guidance from more experienced engineers
• Collaborate with purpose. You'll work in small groups with other talented thinkers and figure out how to make Betterment's software even better
• Gain trust through transparency. We believe in taking the guesswork out of investing. That means a consistent experience for our customers - you'll build the tools to make it possible
• Create efficiency. Our software helps customers save time and money. We maintain it through clean code, pragmatic programming, and lean engineering
• Contribute to an environment of open communication where engineers feel empowered to share ideas and take initiative to solve problems that achieve company objectives

What we're looking for

• 3+ years professional experience in at least one object-oriented language
• Familiarity with writing Java code
• 3+ years professional experience with SQL and relational databases
• A strong command of fundamental algorithms and data structures
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to complex projects and independently deliver small features in established codebases
• Appreciation for agility and pragmatism in software development