Principal Software Engineer

Summary

Join Wealth.com, a leading estate planning platform, as a Principal Software Engineer (Backend) and lead the design, development, and optimization of core backend services. You will influence architectural decisions, mentor engineering teams, and scale the platform to meet user needs. This role offers the opportunity to shape the technical foundation of a fast-growing organization using a modern tech stack. Wealth.com is a dynamic startup with a collaborative culture, certified as a Great Place to Work for 2024. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including full medical and dental benefits, unlimited PTO, paid parental leave, and company equity.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in software development
• Strong proficiency in C#/.NET, with a deep understanding of object-oriented design and modern backend development principles
• Proven experience working with Typescript in server-side or full-stack environments
• Expertise in building and maintaining REST and GraphQL APIs in production systems
• Practical knowledge of DynamoDB and MySQL, with the ability to choose the right tool for the job and optimize for performance and scalability
• A proactive mindset, excellent problem-solving skills, and a passion for crafting clean, efficient, and maintainable code
• Experience leading backend initiatives and mentoring engineering teams in fast-paced, dynamic environments
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines

Responsibilities

• Design scalable and performant backend systems that support a wide range of product features, e.g., integrations between Wealth.com and other platforms
• Architect robust APIs and data pipelines, ensuring seamless integration across services and platforms
• Implement backend logic using C#/.NET with high standards for reliability, maintainability, and with frontend engineers, product managers, and designers to deliver cohesive and user-centric solutions
• Optimize data storage and retrieval using both relational (MySQL) and NoSQL (DynamoDB) databases
• Mentor and guide junior and senior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement
• Lead technical planning sessions and participate in code reviews to maintain code quality and share knowledge
• Integrate GraphQL services efficiently with our existing infrastructure, ensuring consistent and performant data access
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry best practices to continually improve our backend capabilities

Preferred Qualifications

Extensive experience with cloud platforms like AWS (preferred) or GCP

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Fully remote, flexible work environment. We do however meet together in person several times a year
• Full medical and dental benefits
• Unlimited PTO in an environment where taking time off to relax or recharge is supported and encouraged
• Paid Parental Leave
• Company equity managed through Carta
• 401k with Match and 100% vesting upon hire
• Free estate planning!