Senior Software Engineer

Sydecar is on a mission to transform the world of private markets. Our goal is to make these markets more accessible, transparent, and liquid, and we're achieving this by revolutionizing the way investment vehicles are created and executed.

At Sydecar, we're not just a platform; we're a trusted partner in venture capital. We're dedicated to simplifying and standardizing the private investing experience, empowering capital allocators to discover and support visionary entrepreneurs who are shaping the future.

Our platform is designed with ease and efficiency in mind. We take care of all the behind-the-scenes tasks, from automating banking, ensuring compliance, handling contracts, managing taxes, to streamlining reporting. This leaves investors the freedom to concentrate on what matters most: making valuable deals and nurturing meaningful relationships.

Join us at Sydecar, as we lead the charge in revolutionizing private investing.

We’re hiring Senior Software Engineers to help shape the future of private markets. At Sydecar we make it easy for investors to support entrepreneurs and startups by simplifying the deal execution process behind the scenes. You’ll play a key role in building powerful, intuitive tools—making it faster and easier to get deals done.

As an engineer here, you’ll join a collaborative, high-trust team that values ownership, thoughtful execution, and a sustainable pace. You’ll take on meaningful and exciting challenges—from launching new features for Fund+, to scaling our infrastructure, to leveling up our successful SPV product with experiences that delight and empower our users.

If you're excited to build alongside a kind, capable team where your work truly matters, you’ll feel right at home here at Sydecar.

We’re hiring across multiple teams and are excited to match engineers with roles that align with their interests and strengths. Whether you’re full stack, front end–focused, or more backend–oriented, we have opportunities that fit your skill set and where you want to grow.

• Fund+ Team: Build our newest product for fund managers and LPs; launching funds and managing capital in a radically simpler way.

• Growth Team: Use data, experimentation, and user insights to improve acquisition, engagement, and activation.

• Platform/Internal Tooling Team: Create systems that empower our finance, operations, and customer experience teams to move faster and more efficiently.

• Frontend: TypeScript and React in a mono-repo structure

• Backend: TypeScript, using NestJS and Prisma

• Database: PostgreSQL

• Testing & Code Quality: Jest and linted/auto-formatted with ESLint/prettier

• Design: Wireframes and prototypes crafted in Figma

• Infrastructure: Maintained as Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform

• Design and deliver full-stack solutions in TypeScript (React + NestJS).

• Lead projects from concept to deployment, balancing speed and scalability.

• Write thoughtful tests and maintain a high-quality codebase using tools like React Testing Library and Playwright.

• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a healthy, collaborative team culture.

• Participate in architecture reviews, technical design sessions, and product ideation.

• Collaborate with cross-functional partners in product, design, and operations.

• At least five years of experience as a full-stack engineer, ideally working in a modern JavaScript and TypeScript environment.

• Fluency in TypeScript and comfortable building across both the frontend and backend.

• Strong track record of shipping well-tested, user-facing features in fast-paced product environments.

• Effective collaborator who communicates clearly and enjoys mentoring teammates.

• Strong problem-solver who can navigate edge cases, debug tricky issues, and design systems that scale.

• Takes ownership of work, values clarity in code and communication, and consistently delivers high-quality results.

• Experience working in fintech, especially around payments or compliance.

• Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform and cloud platforms like GCP.

• Exposure to NestJS, Prisma, PostgreSQL, or React Testing Library.

• Prior experience building tools for internal teams or backend platforms.

• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

• Competitive salary and bonus program

• PTO and sick leave

• Generously covered medical, dental, vision

• Stock options program

• 401k program with 4% employer match

• Personal data plan reimbursement

• Annual professional development stipend

• Annual wellness stipend

• Workspace allotment

• Commuter benefits

• Life insurance

• Parental leave for all employees

Our total compensation package includes three key components: a competitive base salary, a generous annual bonus plan of up to 10%, plus equity giving you a real ownership stake in a fast-growing company.

Our Total Cash Compensation (Base + Bonus) range for this role is: $187,000 - $231,000.

The Total Cash Compensation range listed for this position is an estimate based on market data and internal benchmarking and does not guarantee a specific salary at the time of hire. Actual compensation may vary depending on experience, qualifications, performance and other factors.

Our values are important to the way we live and work at Sydecar. They guide our priorities, behaviors and interactions.

Ownership

We are committed to and proud of our work and growth. We hold ourselves accountable for achieving our goals. 

Excellence

We set and exceed ambitious goals through ownership, data-driven decisions, and rigorous execution.

Humility

We value feedback and recognize that growth comes from learning from each other and our experiences.

Win Together

We are driven by a passion for winning and we champion the success of our team members, our customers, and our partners.

Sydecar is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Sydecar are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Sydecar will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Sydecar encourages applicants of all ages.