Principal Engineer

Our client is transforming how private market assets are valued. As a leading and well-established fintech startup, they have delivered best-in-class, daily valuation of private investments—bringing transparency, rigor, and science to a space long defined by opacity. With strong results, recent strategic funding, and growing demand from both asset owners and managers, we are entering an exciting phase of rapid growth.

They're solving tough problems in finance, technology, and measurement science with a tight-knit team that values curiosity, collaboration, and accountability. 

This position is ON-SITE, IN-PERSON in Kirkland, WA, 5 days a week.

No sponsorship available for this role.

The Opportunity

As one of our early software engineers, you'll have broad ownership and the chance to shape core systems from the ground up. We’re building everything from data ingestion and measurement pipelines, to analytics and visualizations, to infrastructure and machine learning tools.

This is a hands-on, full-stack role that requires versatility, initiative, and a builder’s mindset. You’ll help define our engineering standards, develop foundational components of the platform, and contribute to a fast-evolving set of user experiences powered by AI-assisted ingestion and analytics. We are looking for someone who has passion, high energy, and the grit to deal with the ambiguity and change we face every day. No task is too small, and nothing is not your job. We need everyone to act like an owner and treat this business like their very own.

What We're Looking For

We’re looking for an engineer who is:

• Technically strong and intellectually curious
• Passionate about building software that solves real-world problems
• Comfortable with ambiguity and energized by challenge
• Willing to dive into any layer of the stack and wear multiple hats
• Collaborative, thoughtful, and able to lead by example

This is a great fit for someone who thrives in early-stage environments, embraces ownership, and wants to work alongside a mission-driven team.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement core components of our software platform
• Build and evolve scalable data pipelines and backend systems
• Set standards for code quality, testing, and CI/CD
• Collaborate with product and client-facing teams to align technology with customer needs
• Document architectural decisions and communicate technical tradeoffs clearly
• Contribute to a culture of technical excellence, transparency, and mutual support

Required Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field
• 4–7+ years of professional experience building production systems
• Strong skills in data structures, algorithms, object-oriented design, and system architecture
• Proficiency in Python or a similar language
• Experience with large-scale data platforms, cloud infrastructure, and service design (ideally AWS)
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across disciplines

Preferred Experience

• Full-stack development, including modern web frameworks (e.g., Django)
• Experience with CI/CD tools, infrastructure-as-code, and containerization (e.g., Docker)
• Familiarity with both SQL and NoSQL systems
• Experience building data-intensive systems, including Spark, Hadoop, or similar
• Knowledge of REST and GraphQL APIs
• Exposure to fintech, financial analytics, or private markets is a plus
• Interest in data governance and compliance (e.g., GDPR, EUDA)

How We Work

We value hands-on execution, continuous improvement, and a bias for action. Everyone on the team contributes meaningfully—whether coding, mentoring, or shaping product direction. If you're excited by hard problems, meaningful impact, and a team that cares deeply about doing great work, we hope you’ll apply.

Must be willing to work onsite in the Kirkland, WA office 5 days per week.

No sponsorship at this time.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $150,000-180,000 per year DOE

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Our client is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. They celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.