Software Engineer

vestwell· Technology
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📍 New York, NY | Austin, TX💰 USD 140K–155K

About this role

Vestwell is the financial technology company powering the new savings economy. Our platform redefines how people save for the critical aspects of life across retirement, education, and healthcare savings needs. Today, Vestwell enables over 350,000 businesses and over 2M active savers, with over $50B in assets saved across all 50 states. Vestwell's platform serves a diverse clientele, including financial advisers, employers, third-party administrators, financial institutions, payroll providers, government agencies, and individual savers.

To learn more, visit vestwell.com

Who Are We Looking For?

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.

Day to Day, You May Also Be Expected To:

  • 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.

Requirements

The Necessities

  • 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

The Extras

  • 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

 

This role will be based in either the New York City or Austin office, and will be part of Vestwell's hybrid in-office operation.

The expected base salary range for this position is $140K - $155K base. This position is 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.

OUR BENEFITS

We’re an innovative, high-growth company with an exciting future ahead. At Vestwell, we prioritize employee wellbeing through comprehensive health benefits, generous time off, and a dedicated Employee Wellbeing Committee. Our hybrid work model offers flexibility while providing access to our collaborative offices in Midtown Manhattan, Austin, King of Prussia, and Scottsdale. And, of course, as a company focused on helping people save for the future, we offer a competitive 401(k) plan.

OUR 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.

For your awareness you will only receive correspondence from recruiting@vestwell.com any other domain not ending in Vestwell.com is not our Recruitment team.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for the Software Engineer role at vestwell?
The listed salary for this Software Engineer position at vestwell is USD 140K–155K. This is an full-time role.
Where is the Software Engineer position at vestwell located?
This Software Engineer role at vestwell is based in New York, NY | Austin, TX. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Which team or department does the Software Engineer at vestwell belong to?
This Software Engineer position is part of the Technology department at vestwell. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Software Engineer position at vestwell?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to vestwell's official application portal hosted on greenhouse where you can submit your application directly.
When was the Software Engineer job at vestwell posted?
This Software Engineer position at vestwell was posted on Jul 23, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Software Engineer
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