Arta Finance · 2 months ago
Fullstack/Backend Software Engineer
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$110K/yr - $180K/yr
4+ years expArta Finance is on a mission to make sophisticated financial tools accessible to a broader audience. The Fullstack/Backend Software Engineer will design and implement scalable backend systems, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure system reliability while working in a fast-paced fintech environment.
Responsibilities
Designing and coding full stack, backend, or frontend features
Collaborate in the whole life cycle of the software development – from collecting requirements and iterating on design to implementation and testing
Design and implement scalable, secure, and high-performance backend systems to power our trading platform and data analytics infrastructure
Own and evolve our data ingestion and processing pipelines from financial data providers, exchanges, and internal systems Collaborate with frontend, data science, and product teams to deliver seamless user experiences backed by real-time and historical data
Build RESTful APIs and/or gRPC services for use by internal and external consumers Ensure system reliability, observability, and fault tolerance across distributed components
Contribute to architectural decisions, especially those involving microservices, event-driven systems, and data streaming
Partner closely with product managers, user experience designers, and other cross-functional teams
Stay current on market data standards, trading protocols, and regulatory considerations (MiFID II, FINRA, etc.)
Qualification
Required
4+ years of backend software engineering experience in high-stakes environments
Strong experience in Python, Go, or Java (we're flexible, but bonus points for Python)
Proven track record working with data-intensive systems (batch + real-time), especially in the fintech, trading, or market data space
Experience building and scaling data pipelines (e.g., using Kafka, Spark, Airflow, or equivalent tools)
Familiarity with market data feeds, order management systems, or electronic trading platforms
Strong grasp of distributed systems, cloud infrastructure (GCP/AWS), and containerized environments (Docker/Kubernetes)
Knowledge of PostgreSQL, Redis, time-series databases, or similar
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, ambiguous startup environment—roll-up-your-sleeves energy is a must
You are based in the Bay area, or you have plans to relocate to the Bay area
Preferred
Familiarity with quantitative finance, portfolio optimization, or risk modeling
Exposure to ML-driven systems for trading or investment management
Experience with GraphQL, gRPC, or WebSockets for low-latency interfaces
Benefits
A competitive salary and benefits package, with ample opportunities for growth and advancement
A vibrant and dynamic work environment where innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning are highly valued
The opportunity to work with a diverse and talented team of industry experts, passionate about shaping the future of finance
Robust health insurance offering for you and your family
High deductible health plan available with health savings account contribution
20 weeks of parental leave
15 days PTO annually
Company
Arta Finance
Arta is an AI-driven wealth and financial technology company headquartered in the United States and Singapore.
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Felix Lin
Co-Founder
Natascha Martens
Partnerships
Recent News
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