What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Engineering Manager, Rebalancer & Model Marketplace position at Altruist?
About Altruist
Altruist is the modern custodian built exclusively for independent financial advisors that combines a self-clearing brokerage firm with intuitive software for account opening, trading, reporting, and billing - all in one streamlined solution. Financial advisors across the U.S. have partnered with Altruist to reduce costs, save time, grow their business, and provide better outcomes for their clients. Our mission is to make financial advice better, more affordable, and accessible to everyone - butwe can't do it alone. We're seeking exceptional talent to join our team. That's where you come in!
If you're passionate about challenging the status quo and making a meaningful impact in the financial advice industry, we'd love to meet you!
But first, our values
Kindness - Kindness doesn't just equal niceness. We listen to understand. We embrace, and encourage healthy debate and diverse perspectives. We approach conflict openly, honestly, and respectfully.
Brilliance - Humility is the skill we're most proud of and possessing a growth mindset is always top of mind. We take ownership in everything we touch; regularly using our unique superpowers to reach a common goal as a team. We succeed and fail as one.
Grit - When challenges arise, we stay laser focused on achieving our mission and finding a way forward, even when it's hard. We are nimble and maintain a sense of urgency, swiftly adapting to change and overcoming obstacles.
The opportunity
Altruist is in the midst of an exceptional growth phase and we're excited to hire a Senior Engineering Manager to join and lead our Rebalancer / MMP team within the Investments Product Group focused on building an intuitive, easy to use and best in class investments engine for our advisors and their clients.
As a Senior Engineering Manager, you are responsible for the success of your team that translates into running critical functions of the company. In this role, you'll actively engage in engineering and design processes while also providing coaching, mentorship, and leadership to your team. With a strong focus on efficiency and a user-first approach, you'll guide engineers in developing technical solutions and ensure effective cross functional communication across teams and with senior leadership.
Your impact
- Deliver scalable, innovative solutions that address complex technical challenges and drive customer satisfaction
- Foster a culture of engineering excellence through mentorship, feedback, and high technical standards
- Establish and optimize processes for effective team operations in fast-paced, dynamic environments
- Shape and execute strategic roadmaps, aligning technical initiatives with organizational priorities
- Build strong cross-functional partnerships to ensure seamless collaboration and efficient execution
- Enable team growth and success by empowering engineers and creating a supportive, high-performing environment
- Set team priorities and align them with broader organizational goals to drive impactful outcomes
What you bring
8 years of experience in software development and delivery, preferably with an experience in fintech / portfolio management systems
Experience designing platforms in the banking, rebalancing or trading domain
San Francisco, CA salary range
203,000-$249,000 USD
What we bring
Attracting and retaining top-tier talent is a priority. We are proud of the culture we've built and are cognizant of the ever-changing professional landscape. Our dynamic offering of perks and benefits are tailored for you to feel your best while doing your best. Please note that perks and benefits are only applicable for full-time staff employment opportunities.
Total compensation includes a competitive benefits package along with equity in the form of Stock Options (ISOs). A salary offer will be determined by a number of factors including experience, skill level, internal pay equity, geographic location, and other relevant business considerations. We review all employee pay and compensation programs regularly to ensure fair, equitable, and competitive pay. At Altruist, we are committed to providing fair, equitable, and competitive compensation by leveraging market data to inform our pay bands. Base salaries will be reviewed at regular intervals throughout the year, typically in conjunction with performance review cycles. By evaluating compensation on a regular basis, we are able to reward high performance and ensure all employees have opportunities for growth.
Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Altruist we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role, but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Salary : $203,000 - $249,000
