Senior Software Engineer -Hybrid

About Us

Sydecar is on a mission to transform the world of private markets. Our goal is to make these markets more accessible, transparent, and liquid, and we're achieving this by revolutionizing the way investment vehicles are created and executed.

At Sydecar, we're not just a platform; we're a trusted partner in venture capital. We're dedicated to simplifying and standardizing the private investing experience, empowering capital allocators to discover and support visionary entrepreneurs who are shaping the future.

Our platform is designed with ease and efficiency in mind. We take care of all the behind-the-scenes tasks, from automating banking, ensuring compliance, handling contracts, managing taxes, to streamlining reporting. This leaves investors the freedom to concentrate on what matters most: making valuable deals and nurturing meaningful relationships.

Join us at Sydecar, as we lead the charge in revolutionizing private investing.

About the opportunity

It’s an exciting time to join Sydecar! We’re seeking full stack Senior Software Engineers who are passionate about creating impactful solutions and excited to explore the fintech landscape. In this role, you will contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of our software applications while mentoring junior engineers. Your work will have a direct impact on our customers and greatly improve their experience investing in private markets.

Working alongside a dynamic team who values both innovation and work life balance you’ll thrive in an environment that encourages continuous learning, fosters collaboration, and empowers you to take ownership. Your contributions will help shape cutting-edge solutions while maintaining a healthy balance between professional growth and personal well-being.

We look forward to hearing from you and sharing more about the company, team, and culture here at Sydecar!

About our Engineering teams

Join one of our innovative teams and take your skills to the next level while contributing to something remarkable.

• Fund+ Team: Be part of something groundbreaking! Build out our newest product, empowering fund managers and investors to collaborate in new ways. With all of our core features and more, Fund+ is paving the way for the future of investing.

• Growth Team: Drive scalable, data-driven solutions to enhance user acquisition, retention, and engagement. By blending engineering with customer insights, you’ll be delivering impactful features that fuel Sydecar’s mission to simplify investment workflows.

Our Tech Stack

• Frontend: TypeScript and React in a Mono-Repo structure

• Backend: TypeScript, using NestJS and Prisma

• Database: PostgreSQL

What you'll be doing

• Design and build multi-part solutions to story tasks, taking into account risk mitigation and advanced testing processes, including building tests using React Testing Library and Playwright

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management, quality assurance, and technical support to deliver high-quality software products

• Lead and mentor junior engineers in the design, development, and testing of software applications

• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices

What we're looking for

• At least 5 years of software engineering experience, ideally working on a similar tech stack to Sydecar

• Solid experience with TypeScript and React required

• A strong interest in building both front-end and back-end systems as a full stack engineer

• Experience writing unit and E2E tests

• Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to foster collaboration across teams and support the growth of junior engineers

• Great analytical and problem solving skills, with a knack for debugging tricky issues and coming up with creative solutions

It’s just a bonus if you have

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field

• Experience with Agile development methodologies and version control systems such as Git

• Knowledge of cloud-based technologies such as GCP

• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools such as Jenkins or Docker

• Prior experience working in Fintech

You’ll enjoy these benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus program

• PTO and sick leave

• Generously covered medical, dental, vision

• Stock options program

• 401k program with 4% employer match

• Personal data plan reimbursement

• Annual professional development stipend

• Annual wellness stipend

• Workspace allotment

• Commuter benefits

• Life insurance

• Parental leave for all employees

This is a hybrid role based in our San Francisco office, with in-office attendance required two days per week.

Sydecar’s compensation package includes equity for all full time roles and exceptional benefits. Our Total Cash Compensation range for this role is: $160,000 - $209,000.  

The Total Cash Compensation range listed for this position is an estimate based on market data and internal benchmarking and does not guarantee a specific salary at the time of hire. Actual compensation may vary depending on experience, qualifications, and other factors.

Sydecar’s values

Our values are important to the way we live and work at Sydecar. They guide our priorities, behaviors and interactions.

Ownership

We are committed to and proud of our work and growth. We hold ourselves accountable for achieving our goals. 

Excellence

We set and exceed ambitious goals through ownership, data-driven decisions, and rigorous execution.

Humility

We value feedback and recognize that growth comes from learning from each other and our experiences.

Win Together

We are driven by a passion for winning and we champion the success of our team members, our customers, and our partners.

Sydecar is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Sydecar are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Sydecar will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Sydecar encourages applicants of all ages.