Alumni Ventures is one of the world’s most active venture capital platforms, with $1.4B+ in assets raised and investments in 1,600+ companies. Our network of 850,000+ members and 40+ dedicated investors connects accredited individuals to high-quality venture deals—typically reserved for institutions—through our alumni-driven communities and diversified co-investment strategy. With offices in Boston, New York, Chicago, Menlo Park, Manchester, NH, London and Tokyo we’re rapidly growing and committed to fueling entrepreneurial success while developing the next generation of VC professionals.
We believe our best work happens when we’re together. AV operates as a 5-day-a-week, in-office culture because collaboration, mentorship, and shared momentum matter.
We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer who enjoys solving complex business problems through thoughtful software design and practical engineering solutions.
In this role, you'll work directly with finance, operations, and investment teams to build software that powers investor reporting, fund operations, portfolio management, and internal business workflows across Alumni Ventures.
A significant part of this role involves transforming spreadsheet-based processes and manual workflows into scalable applications and automated systems. You'll build tools that move, transform, and manage critical business data while helping the organization operate more efficiently and make better decisions.
This is a high-impact opportunity for an engineer who enjoys owning projects from concept through production and wants to see their work directly influence how a growing venture capital platform operates.
You'll work closely with business stakeholders to identify opportunities, design solutions, and deliver software that solves real operational challenges.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer-sponsored visa sponsorship.
What You'll Do- Design, build, and maintain internal and investor-facing applications
- Develop systems that automate financial, operational, and reporting workflows
- Transform spreadsheet-based business processes into scalable software solutions
- Build and maintain integrations between internal and third-party systems
- Develop APIs and services that support critical business operations
- Partner directly with stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver practical solutions
- Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code
- Participate in application architecture and technical design decisions
- Improve system performance, scalability, reliability, and maintainability
- Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence
- 6+ years of professional software engineering experience building and maintaining production applications
- Experience developing applications using Javascript/Node.js, Python, or both
- Experience working with relational databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL
- Experience building and maintaining API integrations
- Full-stack application development experience
- Experience working with AWS cloud services
- Experience using modern development tools, including AI-assisted development tools
- Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Ability to navigate changing business priorities and collaborate effectively in a dynamic environment
- Experience in financial services, fintech, accounting, investment management, or related industries
- Experience integrating with ERP, accounting, or financial systems
- Experience with NetSuite APIs and integrations
- Experience automating operational workflows and business processes
We know great candidates bring a variety of experiences and perspectives. If your background doesn't align perfectly with every qualification listed above, we still encourage you to apply if you're excited about the opportunity and believe you can contribute to the success of the team.
Our Culture & How We Work at AV
Regardless of title, this is what great looks like at AV.
- Put team and stakeholders first. We win together and measure success by the value we create for our investors, founders, and each other.
- Take extreme ownership and bias toward action. We act like owners, move with urgency, and follow through.
- Debate rigorously and commit fully. We welcome diverse views, use data and sound judgment, and once aligned, execute as one team.
- Focus on what matters most. We prioritize impact, simplify where possible, and channel energy where we have a real advantage.
- Be AI-forward and tech-optimistic. We actively use AI and emerging technologies to work smarter, make better decisions, and amplify human judgment — not replace it.
- Stay curious and think big. We are continuous learners, aim high and build for long-term impact.
Benefits & Perks
We offer a flexible, employee-first benefits program designed to support your health, financial well-being, and life outside of work. Benefits begin shortly after hire and are designed to give you choice and flexibility based on your needs.
- Comprehensive health coverage with multiple plan options, including employer-funded deductible support and HSA contributions
- Dental and vision plans with multiple coverage tiers
- Tax-advantaged accounts including HSA, FSA, and commuter benefits (with monthly employer contribution)
- 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting
- Company-paid life and disability insurance, plus optional supplemental coverage
- Additional support programs including EAP, health advocacy, and wellness resources
- Flexible, unlimited PTO and generous paid parental leave
- 11 company holidays
All employment is subject to passing a background check. Alumni Ventures is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status. Privacy Policy
Skills Required
- 6+ years of professional software engineering experience building and maintaining production applications
- Experience developing applications using Javascript/Node.js, Python, or both
- Experience working with relational databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL
- Experience building and maintaining API integrations
- Full-stack application development experience
- Experience working with AWS cloud services
- Experience using modern development tools, including AI-assisted development tools
- Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Ability to navigate changing business priorities and collaborate effectively in a dynamic environment
- Authorization to work in the United States without employer-sponsored visa sponsorship
- Experience in financial services, fintech, accounting, investment management, or related industries
- Experience integrating with ERP, accounting, or financial systems
- Experience with NetSuite APIs and integrations
- Experience automating operational workflows and business processes
What We Do
Alumni Ventures is a network-powered venture capital firm, disrupting the venture industry for both companies raising capital and investors seeking access to this asset class. We invest alongside many of the most well-known venture firms: Andreessen Horowitz, Sequoia, Greylock Partners, First Round, and Thrive Capital. For ENTREPRENEURS, we provide transparent, low-friction, value-add capital to innovative, high-growth companies from pre-seed through late stage. Our 60+ VCs are continually scouting and conducting due diligence on thousands of investment opportunities per year, and our central CEO Services team is dedicated to helping our portfolio companies succeed through bespoke services and by leveraging the power of our vast network. For INDIVIDUAL INVESTORS, we make investing in professional venture capital simple and accessible. Each of our over two dozen annual vintage funds provides investors with a smart, robust, and diversified venture portfolio. With quality access to investment opportunities and approachable fund minimums, true venture investing has never been more accessible. Choose your fund and let AV do the rest, or actively evaluate and opt into additional syndication fund investments. QUICK FACTS - Named to Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies list for 2022 - Named the SECOND most active venture firm in the US & the THIRD most active venture firm in the world by Pitchbook League Tables (2021) - Voted "Best Alternate Investments Platform" in the 2021 Benzinga Global Fintech Awards - 600K+ investors, community members, subscribers - 900+ high-growth portfolio companies invested in on behalf of our investors - 175+ staff including 60+ full-time investors in key US venture hubs - 400+ Alumni Ventures Fellow Program graduates - Investment size: Our checks range from $50K–$10M+ AV's JUST CAUSE To grow and engage with an inclusive community of teammates, investors, and entrepreneurs disrupting the status quo in order to build a better future.
