Principal Engineer

Company DescriptionOur 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.Job DescriptionThe OpportunityAs 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 ForWe're looking for an engineer who is:Technically strong and intellectually curiousPassionate about building software that solves real-world problemsComfortable with ambiguity and energized by challengeWilling to dive into any layer of the stack and wear multiple hatsCollaborative, thoughtful, and able to lead by exampleThis is a great fit for someone who thrives in early-stage environments, embraces ownership, and wants to work alongside a mission-driven team.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and implement core components of our software platformBuild and evolve scalable data pipelines and backend systemsSet standards for code quality, testing, and CI/CDCollaborate with product and client-facing teams to align technology with customer needsDocument architectural decisions and communicate technical tradeoffs clearlyContribute to a culture of technical excellence, transparency, and mutual supportQualificationsRequired QualificationsB.S. or M.S. in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field4-7+ years of professional experience building production systemsStrong skills in data structures, algorithms, object-oriented design, and system architectureProficiency in Python or a similar languageExperience with large-scale data platforms, cloud infrastructure, and service design (ideally AWS)Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across disciplinesPreferred ExperienceFull-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 systemsExperience building data-intensive systems, including Spark, Hadoop, or similarKnowledge of REST and GraphQL APIsExposure to fintech, financial analytics, or private markets is a plusInterest in data governance and compliance (e.g., GDPR, EUDA)Additional InformationHow We WorkWe 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-timeSalary: $150,000-180,000 per year DOEAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.