AssetMark is a leading wealth management platform dedicated to empowering independent financial advisors. AssetMark's mission is to enable financial advisors to make a profound difference in the lives of their clients. Over 10,000 advisors partner with AssetMark for our investment offerings, innovative technology, advanced services, and expertise, which they use to delight their clients and grow their businesses.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a Platform Engineer to join our platform engineering team, focusing on building the foundational infrastructure, APIs, and services that power our entire product ecosystem. This role involves creating robust, scalable platform components that enable rapid application development while ensuring security, performance, and reliability across all AssetMark systems.
We can only consider candidates for this position who are able to accommodate a hybrid work schedule and are close to our Concord, CA office.
Key Responsibilities
Platform Development & Infrastructure:
- Implement platform services, APIs, and infrastructure components independently
- Develop and maintain core platform capabilities including data services, authentication, and integration frameworks
- Handle complex platform-level bug fixes and participate in incident remediation for foundational systems
- Write comprehensive tests for platform components and ensure high reliability standards
- Implement secure coding practices with focus on enterprise-grade security and compliance
API & Integration Design:
- Contribute to technical specifications for platform APIs and service interfaces
- Implement solutions for complex integration challenges between systems and external partners
- Design and build reusable platform components that serve multiple applications
- Identify and address performance bottlenecks in platform services
- Evaluate and recommend technical approaches for platform-level challenges
Data & Architecture:
- Work with data modeling, master data management, and enterprise data governance
- Implement canonical source-of-truth data systems and ensure data integrity
- Contribute to service-oriented architecture patterns and microservices design
- Support cloud-native architectures and infrastructure-as-code principles
- Participate in DevOps practices and CI/CD pipeline development
Collaboration & Enablement:
- Work closely with application engineering teams to understand platform requirements
- Provide technical guidance on platform service adoption and best practices
- Collaborate with security and compliance teams on regulatory requirements
- Communicate platform capabilities and constraints to stakeholders
- Document platform components and integration patterns for broader team use
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Strong proficiency in platform technologies (Java, C#, Python, Go, or similar)
- Experience with API design, microservices architecture, and distributed systems
- Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Understanding of database technologies, data modeling, and enterprise data patterns
- Experience with message queues, event-driven architecture, and async processing
- Familiarity with DevOps tools, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure automation
- Understanding of security best practices for enterprise platforms
- Knowledge of financial services regulatory requirements preferred
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field
- 3-6 years of software engineering experience with focus on platform or infrastructure development
- Experience building APIs, services, or platform components
- Understanding of enterprise integration patterns and service-oriented architecture
- Experience with agile development methodologies and cross-functional collaboration
Why Join AssetMark?
- Build foundational platform components that enable innovation across the entire product portfolio
- Work with modern cloud-native technologies and enterprise-scale architecture
- Learn wealth management domain while developing deep platform engineering expertise
- Collaborate with experienced platform architects and engineering leaders
- Clear growth path toward senior platform engineering and architecture roles
Compensation: The Base Salary range for this position is between $144,000-$168,000.
This information reflects a base salary range that AssetMark reasonably expects to pay for the position based on a number of factors which may include job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and actual work location. This position will also be eligible for additional variable incentive compensation and competitive benefits.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US to be considered. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
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Who We Are & What We Offer:
We are AssetMark, a company on the move, shaping the future of financial services. Growth is in our DNA. Every day, we combine technology, insight, and collaboration to create new possibilities for advisors, for our people and for our investors. At AssetMark your ideas matter; they’re heard, valued, and drive meaningful change. Join a team that sets new standards and creates space for you to thrive and do your best work.
Our Mission
Our mission is simple: to help our 10,500+ financial advisors make a meaningful difference in their clients’ lives. We do this by combining powerful technology, holistic support, and expert consulting to help advisors run stronger, more efficient businesses. Backed by a comprehensive suite of investment solutions and a trust company that boasts of $150B+ AUM, our platform empowers advisors to deliver exceptional service and an outstanding client experience.
Our Values
Heart. Client Success. Integrity. Respect. Excellence. Our values are how we show up every day.
We believe in:
Leading with Heart, in truly making a difference in the lives of others: teammates, clients, investors and communities.
Obsessing over Client Success, bringing a relentless focus on what matters to clients that sets us apart and creates loyal, lasting relationships.
Unyielding Integrity, doing what’s right, always. Even when it’s hard.
Collective Respect, in being authentic, inclusive and valuing all voices while winning together.
Operating with Excellence, in learning fast, continuously improving, innovating and collaborating to find new and better solutions.
These values shape our culture, guide our decisions, and define what it means to be part of the AssetMark family.
Our Culture & Benefits
Our culture brings our mission and values to life. Here, we do what’s right, embrace diverse ideas, and innovate together. We also offer a wide range of benefits to support you and your family—because thriving at work starts with thriving in life.
Flex Time or Paid Time Off and Sick Time Off
401K – 6% Employer Match
Medical, Dental, Vision – HDHP or PPO
HSA – Employer contribution (HDHP only)
Volunteer Time Off
Career Development / Recognition
Fitness Reimbursement
Hybrid Work Schedule
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, AssetMark is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field
- 3-6 years of software engineering experience focused on platform or infrastructure development
- Strong proficiency in platform technologies: Java, C#, Python, Go (or similar)
- Experience with API design, microservices architecture, and distributed systems
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Understanding of database technologies, data modeling, master data management, and enterprise data patterns
- Experience with message queues, event-driven architecture, and asynchronous processing
- Familiarity with DevOps tools, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure automation (infrastructure-as-code)
- Implement secure coding practices and understanding of enterprise security best practices
- Experience building APIs, services, or platform components and handling platform-level incident remediation
- Understanding of enterprise integration patterns and service-oriented architecture
- Experience with agile development methodologies and cross-functional collaboration
- Knowledge of financial services regulatory requirements
- Ability to work a hybrid schedule and be located near the Concord, CA office
- Legally authorized to work in the US (employer does not provide visa sponsorship)
AssetMark Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about AssetMark and has not been reviewed or approved by AssetMark.
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Healthcare Strength — Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage is paired with mental health resources, HSAs/FSAs, and a wellness program with fitness reimbursement and incentives. These offerings extend beyond core insurance to support preventive care and overall wellbeing.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company matching and a range of investment options is complemented by performance and recognition bonuses. Together they strengthen long‑term financial security and total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Salaried roles include flexible “unlimited” time off and paid sick time, while all employees receive paid holidays and a paid volunteer day. Additional leaves cover civic duties, military service, and bonding with a new child.
AssetMark Insights
What We Do
AssetMark’s platform empowers advisors to provide the highest level of service possible to their clients. We provide financial advisors with innovative solutions, insightful guidance, and our undivided attention. Our company’s mission is centered around helping financial advisors make a difference in the lives of their clients. To help them do that, we aim to provide advisors with holistic support. Whether that’s through compelling technology that facilitates a better client experience, consulting services that ensure an advisor’s business is running at its best, or offering a comprehensive suite of investment solutions.
