Full Stack Engineer

Full Stack Engineer – Transforming AI into Real-World Solutions

About Prospect
Founded in 1988, Prospect Capital is an alternative asset management firm with $11.9B of assets under management, including permanent capital. Prospect pursues multiple strategies in the US, including direct lending, private equity, real estate private equity and structured credit. Prospect has a long-term, value-oriented approach that employs fundamental bottoms-up research to identify investments that offer attractive risk and reward.

Role Overview
As a Full Stack Engineer at Prospect, you will be instrumental in designing, developing, and deploying scalable software systems that integrate advanced AI capabilities. Working directly with customers and cross-functional teams, you will help craft product specifications from the ground up and build end-to-end solutions that make a tangible impact throughout the firm, from back-office operations and investment committee workflows to other internal functions.

Key Responsibilities

Innovate and Deploy

• Collaborate with customers and internal stakeholders to translate business challenges into technical specifications.
• Architect and develop robust front-end interfaces using modern frameworks and back-end systems leveraging microservices and cloud platforms.
• Integrate AI-driven functionalities to automate intricate processes and optimize operational workflows

Optimize and Scale

• Build and maintain scalable data pipelines and ensure high performance and reliability across deployed systems
•  Engage in continuous performance tuning and system enhancements to meet evolving customer needs.

Deliver Impact

• Work closely with industry experts, and internal teams to ensure solutions are aligned with real-world challenges and deliver measurable improvements.
• Take ownership of projects end-to-end, from initial design through production deployment and ongoing maintenance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in full stack software engineering with proven expertise in both front-end and back-end development.
• Proficient in modern web technologies such as React (or comparable frameworks), Typescript, and RESTful APIs.
• Proficient in Python and SQL for backend development and data management.
• Experience with microservices architecture, cloud platforms, and building scalable data pipelines.
• Strong foundation in data structures, algorithms, and software design principles.
• Demonstrated experience in customer-facing roles, developing product specifications, and translating business requirements into robust technical solutions.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

Preferred Skills

• Experience integrating AI and machine learning components into production systems.
• Familiarity with contemporary development tooling and agile methodologies.
• Experience working in alternative investments or finance environments, bringing a nuanced understanding of financial systems and investment strategies to drive innovative solutions.

Why join Prospect?
At Prospect, you’ll be part of a dynamic team dedicated to pioneering AI-powered solutions in the world of alternative investments. You’ll have the opportunity to work on high-impact projects that modernize essential services across the firm—investment, operations, finance, and beyond—to develop AI-driven tools and solutions that enhance efficiency and decision-making.

If you are passionate about leveraging technology to drive meaningful change and excited by the prospect of turning innovative research into actionable solutions, we’d love to hear from you!

Location: This role is primarily in-person at our New York office. Candidates may work remotely if based in the West Coast.

The anticipated annual base salary range for this position is $130,000 - $180,000 plus annual discretionary performance-based bonus. Actual pay may be adjusted based on experience and performance.

In addition to the base salary, the hired professional is eligible for comprehensive benefits, including 100% employer-paid premiums for medical, dental, vision insurance, life insurance, and AD&D. You'll also have access to pretax benefit accounts, including FSA, HSA, and Commuter accounts. Our perks go beyond the basics with a mentorship program, daily in-office paid breakfast and lunch, company-sponsored ski and sailing trips, and regular happy hours. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

Salary : $130,000 - $180,000