Farther · 2 days ago
Staff Full-Stack Engineer (Backend Focus)
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
10+ years expFarther is a rapidly growing RIA that combines expert advisors with cutting-edge technology to deliver a tailored wealth management experience. As a Staff Full-Stack Engineer with a backend focus, you will be a key technical leader driving the development of core platform infrastructure and establishing engineering standards while tackling complex distributed systems challenges.
ConsultingFinanceFinancial ServicesFinTechWealth Management
Responsibilities
Drive technical architecture decisions that shape the future of our backend platform
Lead the design and implementation of large-scale distributed systems and fullstack features across multiple projects
Establish backend engineering standards and best practices that scale across the organization
Tackle complex technical challenges in system design, scalability, reliability, and performance
Guide and mentor senior engineers through complex technical decisions and fullstack implementation
Drive technical excellence through code reviews, architecture reviews, and technical documentation
Collaborate with engineering leadership to define technical strategy and roadmap
Design and implement critical financial systems architecture while considering frontend implications
Work across the fullstack to deliver complete solutions when needed
Champion engineering excellence in distributed systems and fullstack development
Lead technical discovery and implementation of major new platform capabilities
Contribute to our cutting-edge, agentic-based software manufacturing pipeline
Qualification
Required
10+ years of backend development experience with strong fullstack capabilities and deep expertise in distributed systems
Expert knowledge of TypeScript/JavaScript and modern backend frameworks
Extensive experience with database design and distributed data systems (CockroachDB or similar)
Strong proficiency in frontend technologies (React, TypeScript) with ability to architect fullstack solutions
Strong background in financial systems architecture and implementation
Track record of making significant technical decisions that positively impact engineering organizations
Experience mentoring senior engineers and driving technical best practices across the stack
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, particularly in technical documentation
Proven ability to break down complex technical problems and guide solutions across multiple teams
Deep understanding of cloud infrastructure (AWS), microservices architecture, and containerization
History of successful technical leadership without direct management responsibilities
Product-focused mindset with ability to balance technical excellence and business impact
Preferred
Experience building trading systems or financial platforms
Background in high-availability system design
Expertise in event-driven architectures
Experience with technical strategy and roadmap planning
Knowledge of financial regulatory requirements and compliance
Track record of solving complex distributed systems challenges
Experience with real-time data processing
Contributions to open-source projects or technical writing
Background in functional programming at scale
Experience with performance optimization of large-scale applications
Benefits
Full health benefits + 401(k) matching & Roth IRA options
Unlimited PTO
Company
Farther
Farther is a wealth management firm that combines expert financial advisors with technology to financial planning.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$118MKey Investors
Lightspeed Venture PartnersBessemer Venture Partners
2024-10-10Series C· $72M
2023-09-27Series B· $31M
2022-05-01Series A· $15M
Leadership Team
Christopher Powers
Chief Compliance Officer and Strategic Advisor
Taylor Matthews
Founder
Recent News
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