Staff Engineer, Backend
BettermentNew York, New York, United States
Posted November 14, 2025
210000 - 235000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
Betterment is a leading financial services company that offers investing and retirement solutions for retail investors and investment advisors.
Job Description
Betterment is a leading financial services company looking for a Staff Engineer, Backend to help scale and optimize their platform. The role involves leading technical vision, improving system stability, and mentoring a team of engineers.
Requirements
- 10+ years professional experience in at least one object-oriented language
- 7+ years professional experience with SQL and relational databases
- Strong command of fundamental algorithms and data structures
- Experience scaling and optimizing in large-scale distributed systems
- Proven ability to lead and manage projects
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Flexible PTO policy
- Meaningful opportunity for community building
- Dedicated professional development opportunities
- Lunch from in-house chef
