Quality Assurance Staff Engineer, CAIS
Alternative investment platform
Open for applications
Alternative investment platform
201-500 employees
Open for applications
201-500 employees
Company mission
To democratize access for independent financial advisors by breaking down barriers that prevent them from connecting with experienced alternative asset managers.
Role
Who you are
- Proven ability to inspire teams and drive alignment on quality as a core principle of software engineering
- A forward-thinking approach to quality assurance that balances high standards with pragmatic execution
- Extensive experience in QA for enterprise-grade software systems, with a strong grasp of test automation frameworks (e.g., Playwright) and manual testing best practices
- Comfortable working with modern front-end and back-end technologies (we use React/TypeScript, Kotlin, and Python s
- Strong programming skills to contribute to test automation and mentor others in effective coding practices
- Experience in creating workflows that enhance visibility, measure flow, and deliver value collaboratively
- Eager to explore new technologies and methodologies that drive innovation in software quality
Desirable
- Experience in FinTech, particularly within investments or wealth management
- Expertise in advanced testing areas, such as vulnerability assessment and threat modeling
- Experience experimenting with AI driven software testing
- Familiarity with scale-up environments, where growth and rapid iteration are the norm
- A track record of leading QA-focused guilds or similar communities of practice
What the job involves
- As the QA Guild Lead, you will be the champion of technical excellence across the entire Product Engineering organization
- Your mission will be to embed quality into every facet of software development, ensuring that our systems are not just functional but exceptional
- At CAIS, we believe that technical excellence starts with quality and that high-quality software is the foundation for rapid development, scalability, and user experiences that consistently exceed expectations
- In this role, you will set the vision for quality, design scalable QA strategies, and lead by example to ensure that all teams prioritize technical excellence
- Reporting directly to the Head of Product Engineering, you’ll collaborate with engineering and product leaders to weave quality into the DNA of our development culture
- You will drive initiatives that elevate development velocity, reduce defects, and create resilient, high-performing software products that empower financial advisors worldwide
- Establish and communicate a vision for quality that drives technical excellence, aligns with business goals, and inspires the engineering team
- Build and lead a QA guild that fosters collaboration and shared ownership of quality, influencing all teams to adopt best practices and cutting-edge tools
- Architect scalable test automation strategies that reduce manual effort and improve reliability across a complex technology stack, including React, Kotlin, and Python
- Partner with cross functional tech leads to embed quality into every stage of the development lifecycle, from design and coding to deployment and maintenance
- Champion a culture of continuous improvement that focuses on flow, waste elimination, and measurable value delivery
- Recruit, mentor, and empower QA professionals who share a passion for technical excellence and who thrive in a high-performance environment
- Introduce modern techniques like chaos engineering, security testing, and performance optimization to create resilient systems
Salary benchmarks
Our take
Financial advisors often face challenges in accessing education and alternative investment funds due to the absence of an integrated platform for discovering these opportunities. This gap can hinder their ability to offer clients diverse investment options and make informed decisions.
CAIS addresses this need by providing an online marketplace that facilitates direct communication between financial advisors and asset managers regarding alternative investments. The platform sources expert advice across various sectors, including hedge funds, private equity, credit, real estate, and digital assets, allowing advisors to access valuable insights and opportunities.
With thousands of financial advisors utilizing its services, CAIS oversees more than $1.2T in assets. The company has partnered with major custodians like Fidelity and Schwab, collectively managing over $6T in assets for more than 15,000 advisors. Following substantial funding and achieving unicorn status in 2022, CAIS is now focused on advancing its technology, enhancing customer experiences, and digitizing product operations for both fund managers and financial advisors
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Insights
Company
Funding (last 2 of 6 rounds)
Apr 2022
$100m
LATE VC
Jan 2022
$225m
SERIES C
Total funding: $395m
Company benefits
- Healthcare & wellness: We offer highly subsidized medical, dental, vision plan options, and monthly reimbursements to support your lifestyle outside of work
- Coverage Waiver Allowance: Have benefits through another source? Receive a monthly allowance for waiving coverage
- Voluntary benefits: Enjoy discounted pricing on virtual marketplace retail benefits, pet insurance, legal, identity theft, critical illness, hospital coverage, and additional life and AD&D insurance
- Paid parental leave: New parents receive up to 16 weeks of fully paid leave
- Flexible PTO: Take the time you need in coordination with your team and manager. Plus, enjoy nine paid holidays throughout the year
- 401(k) matching: Participate in a comprehensive 401(k) plan with a 4% match
- Free Food: Take advantage of our in-office lunch program and a fully stocked kitchen
- Team events: Join our monthly happy hours, team building activities, and other events to ensure we stay connected
Company HQ
Midtown East, New York, NY
Articles
Leadership
Matt Brown
(Founder & CEO)Previously the Founder and Managing Principal at Brown Simpson Asset Management for 5 years and Managing Director at Fairfield Greenwich Group for 3 years.
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