Senior Software Engineer - Accounting

Posted 4 Days Ago
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2 Locations
Hybrid
140K-160K Annually
Senior level
Fintech • Software
The Role
Develop and maintain SS&C Geneva portfolio accounting software within the Fund Accounting team. Collaborate with product managers to define and iteratively implement features, resolve product issues and client escalations, and partner with QA during testing. The role focuses on backend enterprise software development using compiled object-oriented languages, Linux or Unix environments, and debugging tools such as gdb, with preferred financial industry and accounting knowledge.
Summary Generated by Built In

SS&C is a leading provider of mission-critical, AI-powered technology and services empowering financial services and healthcare organizations to work smarter, faster, and securely. Founded in 1986, SS&C is headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut, and has offices worldwide. More than 23,000 financial services and healthcare organizations, from the world's largest companies to small and mid-market firms, rely on SS&C for expertise, scale, and technology.


Job Description


Senior Software Engineer – Accounting

Locations: San Francisco, CA (Hybrid)

About the Role

This is a Sr Software Engineer role under our Geneva Product Development organization, working inside the Geneva Fund Accounting team to develop/maintain SS&C Geneva portfolio accounting product.

You will work with our product managers and QA teams to develop and maintain functionality for the Geneva product.

Why Join SS&C

SS&C combines proprietary technology with deep industry expertise to support complex financial and health care operations. Our teams design, implement, and operate solutions that help clients manage data, automate processes, and scale their businesses with confidence.

You will work with industry experts, modern platforms, and evolving technologies, gaining exposure to real-world operational challenges and large-scale enterprise environments.

How You Will Make an Impact 

  • Work with Product Managers to understand client requirements, help design product specs through design iteration
  • Develop new features according to product specs, in an iterative fashion based on agile principles
  • Maintain existing product features by fixing internally and externally reported problems and working on escalations from clients
  • Working with QA team while your development unit or bug fix is going through testing process

Required Experience

  • Experience with complied, object-oriented programming languages, C++ preferred
  • Experience using Linux or Unix operating system
  • Experience using debugging tools in Linux, such as gdb
  • Experience developing backend of enterprise software
  • Experience working in or to support financial industry is strongly preferred
  • Understanding of basic accounting principles is preferred
  • Understanding and experience using agentic AI harness such as claude code or Codex is preferred

What Sets You Apart (preferred qualifications)

  • Sensitivity to numbers (yes, in accounting, 1 cent counts) – this quality sets you apart from the rest of the candidates the most
  • Analytical and level-headed
  • Curiosity and grit – you have no problem spending days or weeks trying to get to the bottom of some unglamorous problem
  • Team player and good communicator

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SS&C Technologies offers a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 401(k) plan with company match; paid time off, holidays, and parental leave; and professional development reimbursement opportunity.

Actual base salary will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to relevant skills, prior experience, education, demonstrated performance, and geographic location.

California: The expected base salary for the position is between 140,000 USD to 160,000 USD.

In addition, employees in this role may be eligible for consideration on an annual basis for a discretionary bonus and/or equity awards, such as restricted stock units or stock options, based upon individual and business performance at the company’s discretion. 


Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.



SS&C Technologies is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of race, color, religious creed, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws.

Skills Required

  • Experience with compiled, object-oriented programming languages; C++ preferred
  • Experience using Linux or Unix operating systems
  • Experience using Linux debugging tools such as gdb
  • Experience developing the backend of enterprise software
  • Experience working in or supporting the financial industry
  • Understanding of basic accounting principles
  • Experience using agentic AI harnesses such as Claude Code or Codex

SS&C Technologies Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about SS&C Technologies and has not been reviewed or approved by SS&C Technologies.

  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Leave policies are described as generous, including flexible or unlimited vacation and broadly positive views of PTO as a meaningful part of the overall package.
  • Retirement Support Retirement benefits are positioned as a notable strength, with repeated references to a 401(k) plan with company matching as a valued component of rewards.
  • Equity Value & Accessibility Equity and stock-related incentives are highlighted as a bright spot, with stock incentives described as excellent in some roles and contributing positively to perceived total rewards.

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The Company
HQ: Birmingham, AL
22,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1986

What We Do

SS&C is a global provider of investment and financial services and software for the financial services and healthcare industries. Named to Fortune 1000 list as top U.S. company based on revenue, SS&C is headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut and has 22,000+ employees in over 150 offices in 35 countries. Some 18,000 financial services and healthcare organizations, from the world's largest institutions to local firms, manage and account for their investments using SS&C's products and services.

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