What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Software Engineer position at alumniventures?
About Alumni Ventures
Alumni Ventures is one of the world’s most active venture capital platforms, with $1.4B in assets raised and investments in 1,600 companies. Our network of 850,000 members and 40 dedicated investors connects accredited individuals to high-quality venture deals—typically reserved for institutions—through our alumni-driven communities and diversified co-investment strategy. With offices in Boston, New York, Chicago, Menlo Park, Manchester, NH, London and Tokyo we’re rapidly growing and committed to fueling entrepreneurial success while developing the next generation of VC professionals.
We believe our best work happens when we’re together. AV operates as a 5-day-a-week, in-office culture because collaboration, mentorship, and shared momentum matter.
About the Role
We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer who enjoys solving complex business problems through thoughtful software design and practical engineering solutions.
In this role, you'll work directly with finance, operations, and investment teams to build software that powers investor reporting, fund operations, portfolio management, and internal business workflows across Alumni Ventures.
A significant part of this role involves transforming spreadsheet-based processes and manual workflows into scalable applications and automated systems. You'll build tools that move, transform, and manage critical business data while helping the organization operate more efficiently and make better decisions.
This is a high-impact opportunity for an engineer who enjoys owning projects from concept through production and wants to see their work directly influence how a growing venture capital platform operates.
You'll work closely with business stakeholders to identify opportunities, design solutions, and deliver software that solves real operational challenges.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer-sponsored visa sponsorship.
What You'll Do
- Design, build, and maintain internal and investor-facing applications
- Develop systems that automate financial, operational, and reporting workflows
- Transform spreadsheet-based business processes into scalable software solutions
- Build and maintain integrations between internal and third-party systems
- Develop APIs and services that support critical business operations
- Partner directly with stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver practical solutions
- Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code
- Participate in application architecture and technical design decisions
- Improve system performance, scalability, reliability, and maintainability
- Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence
Required Qualifications
- 6 years of professional software engineering experience building and maintaining production applications
- Experience developing applications using Javascript/Node.js, Python, or both
- Experience working with relational databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL
- Experience building and maintaining API integrations
- Full-stack application development experience
- Experience working with AWS cloud services
- Experience using modern development tools, including AI-assisted development tools
- Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Ability to navigate changing business priorities and collaborate effectively in a dynamic environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in financial services, fintech, accounting, investment management, or related industries
- Experience integrating with ERP, accounting, or financial systems
- Experience with NetSuite APIs and integrations
- Experience automating operational workflows and business processes
We know great candidates bring a variety of experiences and perspectives. If your background doesn't align perfectly with every qualification listed above, we still encourage you to apply if you're excited about the opportunity and believe you can contribute to the success of the team.
Our Culture & How We Work at AV
Regardless of title, this is what great looks like at AV.
- Put team and stakeholders first. We win together and measure success by the value we create for our investors, founders, and each other.
- Take extreme ownership and bias toward action. We act like owners, move with urgency, and follow through.
- Debate rigorously and commit fully. We welcome diverse views, use data and sound judgment, and once aligned, execute as one team.
- Focus on what matters most. We prioritize impact, simplify where possible, and channel energy where we have a real advantage.
- Be AI-forward and tech-optimistic. We actively use AI and emerging technologies to work smarter, make better decisions, and amplify human judgment — not replace it.
- Stay curious and think big. We are continuous learners, aim high and build for long-term impact.
Benefits & Perks
We offer a flexible, employee-first benefits program designed to support your health, financial well-being, and life outside of work. Benefits begin shortly after hire and are designed to give you choice and flexibility based on your needs.
- Comprehensive health coverage with multiple plan options, including employer-funded deductible support and HSA contributions
- Dental and vision plans with multiple coverage tiers
- Tax-advantaged accounts including HSA, FSA, and commuter benefits (with monthly employer contribution)
- 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting
- Company-paid life and disability insurance, plus optional supplemental coverage
- Additional support programs including EAP, health advocacy, and wellness resources
- Flexible, unlimited PTO and generous paid parental leave
- 11 company holidays
Compensation
Compensation includes a starting base salary of $140,000 plus equity and corporate bonus
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