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.
Locations: San Francisco or New York City (Hybrid – 2 to 3 days per week in office)
About the opportunity
We’re seeking a full stack Software Engineer who is passionate about creating impactful solutions and excited to explore the fintech landscape. As a member of our engineering department, you will be responsible for contributing to the design, development, and maintenance of our software applications.
Our technology stack consists of JavaScript & TypeScript for the front end and back end, PostgreSQL for our database, and we are completely cloud based. We also use React, Nest.js and Prisma.
Our software development is AI-centric and requires demonstrated experience leveraging agentic software development workflows.
About the teamWe’re hiring across multiple teams and are excited to match engineers with roles that align with their interests and strengths. Whether you’re full stack, front end–focused, or more backend–oriented, we have opportunities that fit your skill set and where you want to grow.
What you'll be doingDesign 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.
Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.
Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies, applying this knowledge to improve our software development processes and products.
Strong communicators and collaborators.
At least 3 years of experience as a software engineer, working with Object Oriented Programming languages.
Ability to clearly and concisely communicate complex ideas to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Proven track record of delivering high-quality software products on time and within budget.
Strength in TypeScript and JavaScript.
Comfortable with React and a Node.js based backend framework. Even better if you’re familiar with elements of our stack (Nest.js, Prisma, GCP).
Experience writing unit and E2E tests.
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.
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
Competitive salary and bonus program
PTO and flexible 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
Our total compensation package includes three components: a competitive base salary, a generous annual bonus plan of up to 10%, plus equity giving you a real ownership stake in a fast-growing company.
We're open to multiple levels for Software Engineers in this position. We will work with you to determine and confirm where you fit within our leveling. Our Total Cash Compensation (Base+Bonus) range for this role is:
Software Engineer 1 - $135,000 - $150,000 Base, 10% Bonus, Stock Options
Software Engineer 2 - $165,000 - 185,000 Base, 10% Bonus, Stock Options
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, performance and other factors.
Sydecar’s valuesOur values are important to the way we live and work at Sydecar. They guide our priorities, behaviors and interactions.
Be Committed
As a team, we rise to meet challenges and recognize that we become stronger and develop character when facing adversity.
Be Excellent
We measure our success not just by what we achieve, but by how we achieve it—through integrity, creativity, elegance, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Excellence is not just doing things well—it's looking for ways to do them better.
Be Humble
Humility is our key to personal and professional growth. We appreciate that great ideas can come from anywhere, regardless of seniority, pedigree, or experience. We care more about collective outcomes than who gets credit or who does what. We try to not let our ego cloud our judgment.
Win Together
Winning is no accident. It is the result of collective hard work, perseverance, sacrifice, and most of all, loving what we do. Winning requires that we give extra—sometimes winning calls for late nights or extra effort, and we show up for clients and each other with urgency and heart. While excellence is a journey, winning is a destination.
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.
Skills Required
- At least 3 years of experience as a software engineer
- Experience working with object-oriented programming languages
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality software products on time and within budget
- Experience with TypeScript and JavaScript
- Experience with React and a Node.js-based backend framework
- Familiarity with Nest.js, Prisma, or GCP
- Experience writing unit and end-to-end tests
- Experience with Agile development methodologies
- Experience with Git or other version control systems
- Knowledge of cloud-based technologies such as GCP
- Familiarity with DevOps tools such as Jenkins or Docker
- Prior experience working in FinTech
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
- Demonstrated experience leveraging agentic software development workflows
Sydecar Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Sydecar and has not been reviewed or approved by Sydecar.
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Healthcare Strength — Pay is described as competitive for many roles, with total compensation data points clustering in the mid-to-high six figures for senior technical and product positions. Healthcare is characterized as generously covered across medical, dental, and vision offerings.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support includes an employer 401(k) match that is positioned as meaningful for a startup environment. The presence of a match post–Series A is highlighted as a notable differentiator versus many peers.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing and lifestyle support includes explicit stipends such as annual wellness and professional development budgets, plus reimbursement for personal data plans and home-office/workspace support. Time-off and family benefits are also broadly positioned through PTO/sick leave and parental leave availability.
Sydecar Insights
What We Do
Sydecar is a frictionless deal execution platform for venture investors. Our platform handles back-office operations for venture investors, automating banking, compliance, contracts, and reporting so that customers can focus on making deals and building relationships. The opportunity in venture capital is greater than ever. But for aspiring investors, getting started can be intimidating, expensive, and time-consuming. We’re here to help! Sydecar makes private investing dead simple so you can focus on what matters most: building relationships and sourcing investment opportunities. We're hiring! Join us to empower the next generation of investing leaders. https://www.sydecar.io/careers
Why Work With Us
Sydecar is a tight-knit, early-stage team on a mission to make private markets more accessible by standardizing how investment vehicles are created. Our team is values-driven and emphasizes dependability, ownership, trust, and growth. You're joining early, so you'll have a big part in shaping how we accomplish this goal.
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