Software Engineer

The posting, as Sydecar wrote it

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

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.

This is a hybrid role based in San Francisco or New York City with in-office attendance of three days per week.

ABOUT THE TEAM

We’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 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.
• 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.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• 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 tr

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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.