Software Engineer, Vestwell

$140-155k

Plus eligible to participate in the Company Bonus Pool and is eligible to receive new hire equity in the Company. Please note that salary bands are based on NY and other similar metro areas and may differ based on where the role is ultimately hired

React

AWS

CSS

TypeScript

HTML

Node.js

Jenkins

Git

Junior and Mid level

Austin

New York

The modern savings platform

Be an early applicant

The modern savings platform

201-500 employees

FintechB2BPersonal financeSaaS

Be an early applicant

$140-155k

React

AWS

CSS

TypeScript

HTML

Node.js

Jenkins

Git

Junior and Mid level

Austin

New York

201-500 employees

FintechB2BPersonal financeSaaS

Company mission

To make saving for life's most important milestones accessible to everyone.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

The Engineering team is seeking a passionate technologist who is looking to grow their career in Technology and Engineering
You’re a great fit for our team if you can balance detail-oriented tasks with long term strategy, if you are adaptable and willing to take ownership over a vertical slice of a product, partner with non-technical operational teams to understand and solve their problems, and if you are looking to contribute to the culture of a high growth startup
Experience with Typescript, Node.js and NestJS
Experience with SQL-based databases
Unit testing experience and knowledge of TDD
Experience implementing service oriented systems
Expertise with Git
Knowledge of AWS services
Understanding of Agile practices such as Scrum and Kanban
2+ years of experience as a Software Engineer

Desirable

Experience using the React framework, HTML, and CSS
An understanding of SRE best practices, such as post-mortems, logging, and alerting
Experience with CI/CD and automation pipelines using Jenkins
Knowledge of financial systems
CS Degree

What the job involves

Work with Engineering and Product teams to integrate Vestwell’s systems with third party data and services
Collaborate closely with other Engineers and the rest of the Vestwell team to determine architecture and design for SaaS integrations
Orchestration of data transfers and synchronization across multiple internal and external systems
Monitor and support our third-party system integrations

Application process

Our interview process starts the same for every candidate with 1-2 introductory conversations to learn more about your background, interests, and what you're looking for, while also giving you the opportunity to learn more about Vestwell and the team
From there, the process varies by role but typically includes a skills or experience-based assessment, such as a coding interview, portfolio review, or deeper discussion of your relevant experience
Successful candidates then move on to a virtual or in-person interview panel. Before extending an offer, we complete a reference check with a current or former manager and a peer. Throughout the process, we prioritize transparency, clear communication, and minimizing surprises

Our take

Access to retirement and workplace savings remains a challenge for many American workers, especially in gig and non-traditional roles. Founded in 2016, Vestwell is a fintech company making savings simpler, more accessible, and inclusive. From retirement accounts to students loan repayment and specialized savings programs, Vestwell is helping build a modern savings economy for everyone.

Vestwell's platform gives employers, payroll providers, and financial advisors easy tools to manage savings plans, while empowering employees to save directly from their paychecks. And programs like the Amazon Delivery Service Partner pooled employer plan and state-run auto-IRA initiative show just how Vestwell is helping underserved workers gain access to retirement savings, creating real financial security for millions nationwide.

Serving nearly 1.5M participants across 350,000 businesses with over $35B in assets, Vestwell has raised $125M in recent funding and expanded state partnerships. By tailoring solutions for gig and mobile workforces, the company has put itself in a prime position to continue transforming how Americans save, making financial security more accessible than ever.

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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle

Insights

Led by a woman

Top investors

17% employee growth in 12 months

Glassdoor (4.1)

Company

Funding (last 2 of 6 rounds)

Feb 2026

$385m

SERIES E

Dec 2023

$125m

SERIES D

Total funding: $622.5m

Company benefits

Competitive health coverage
A dedicated Employee Wellbeing Committee
Generous vacation, safe/sick time, and leave policies
Strong focus on learning & development
Hybrid work environment
A great 401(k) plan!

Company HQ

Midtown East, New York, NY

Leadership

Aaron Schumm

(Founder & CEO)

Studied Finance at GIES College of Business and then received an MBA from Duke. Head Equity Research at financial advisory firm Dillon Scott Securities, Product Manager at Fiserv, VP of Product Marketing at Citi.

David Sheen

(CFO)

David joined Vestwell in 2017 as an SVP of Finance & HR and became CFO in 2020. Prior to this, he spent 2 years at Primary Venture Partners as a Senior Associate and Principal and 3 years at Morgan Stanley as an Investment Banking Associate.

Jonathan Mark

(COO)

Jonathan joined Vestwell in 2021 as an SVP of Business Operations & Strategy and became COO in 2023. Prior to this, he was the Interim Head of Member Operations at Garner Health and a Go-to-market Consultant at Elemental Cognition. He also spent nearly 7 years at Bridgewater Associates in various roles including Chief of Staff to Department Head of Engineering and AI (Principles Division) and Head of Business Operations (Principles Division).

Patty Kim

(CPO)

Prior to joining Vestwell in 2020, Patty was a Senior Director of Global Talent Acquisition/VP of People Ops & Talent at Conductor. She also spent 3 years at Dentsu Aegis Network as a Director of Talent Acquisition and 3 years at 24 Seven as an Account Manager.

Rob Molchon

(CTO)

Prior to joining Vestwell in 2021, Rob held VP roles at Integral Ad Science, Sizmek, MediaMind, and Unicast.

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