Senior Software Engineer (Backend)

About Autopilot

Autopilot is a cutting-edge registered investment advisor (RIA) platform revolutionizing how people invest.

We are backed by Craft Ventures (Airbnb, Slack, Tesla), Nomad Ventures (Angellist, Cameo), Balaji Ventures (Perplexity), and Next Fund (7Signal).

Our mission is twofold :

• To bring the best investing experience to our customers, with a focus on convenience, excitement, and responsibility.
• To decrease corruption in financial institutions by instilling transparency into everything we create.

Our cutting-edge trade execution systems integrate with some of the largest banks / brokerages in the world and send a high volume of requests to execute trades to the different brokerages with minimal latency. As one of the fastest-growing startups of 2023-2024 , Autopilot is ranked among the Top 50 Most Downloaded Finance Apps . With over $500M in assets under management (AUM) and a rapidly growing community of 61,000 subscribers , Autopilot is quickly becoming a leader in fintech. We connect to the largest financial brokerages in the U.S., delivering cutting-edge trading tools inspired by market icons such as Nancy Pelosi , Jim Cramer , Warren Buffett , and Bill Ackman , as well as innovative pilots like Quiver Quantitative and Liquidity Tracker .

The Opportunity

We’re seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our talented team as an early engineer . In this role, you’ll work closely with our founders and cross-functional teams to drive technical excellence, build scalable systems, and contribute directly to shaping the future of investing. This is a hands-on, highly impactful role in a fast-paced, engineering- and product-focused company.

What You'll Do

• Design, build, and maintain robust backend systems that power our trading platform and integrate with major U.S. brokerages.
• Lead the development of our pilot portal, enabling seamless user interactions for data input, persistence, and broker integration.
• Reverse-engineer undocumented APIs and implement distributed systems that scale as we grow.
• Collaborate with frontend engineers, product managers, and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, user-centric solutions.
• Drive impact in a hands-on capacity, directly contributing to a rapidly growing and innovative company.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of professional experience as a backend engineer, ideally in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Strong proficiency in TypeScript for backend development.
• Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or similar cloud infrastructure.
• Expertise in distributed systems, API integration, and cloud-hosted applications.
• Proven track record of building and scaling backend systems to support rapid growth.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Fintech , particularly with integrations involving platforms like Robinhood, Stripe, Plaid, or similar platforms / apps.
• Familiarity with AWS, GCP, or other cloud infrastructure.
• Passion for building user-centered solutions and delivering impact.
• A self-starter mentality with strong ownership and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with some of these backend tech stacks : node.js, typescript, graphql, nest.js, gcp, google pubsub, postgres sql, etc.

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation : $160,000 - $215,000 base salary bonus equity. Compensation varies depending on location, interview performance, and leveling.
• Benefits : Generous UNLIMITED PTO (and we mean it!).
• Mandated two-week holiday shutdown at the end of the year for Christmas and New Year’s company holidays.
• Autopilot covers 99% of premiums for employee and dependent benefits (health, dental, vision).
• Top-of-the-line equipment : laptops, external monitors, standing desks, etc.
• Access to a beautiful WeWork office in Irvine Spectrum :
• Free monthly / paid parking pass.
• Onsite gym.
• Shared communal space / office with other thriving companies and startups.
• Walkable access to a variety of restaurants and amenities.

Why Join Autopilot?

At Autopilot, we’re building a fast-paced, engineering-driven culture where you’ll work directly with our founders and team members to make an immediate impact. This is an opportunity to shape the future of finance while working hands-on with a talented, collaborative group of innovators.

If you’re passionate about scaling backend systems, solving complex technical challenges, and being part of a growing, product-first company, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and join us in shaping the future of finance!

Salary : $160,000 - $215,000