Associate Engineer

About the role

AssetMark is a leading wealth management platform dedicated to empowering independent financial advisors. AssetMark's mission is to enable financial advisors to make a profound difference in the lives of their clients. Over 10,000 advisors partner with AssetMark for our investment offerings, innovative technology, advanced services, and expertise, which they use to delight their clients and grow their businesses. We are an integrated team of technologists, investment professionals, and operations experts working to help our clients stay at the pioneering front of wealth management. The Opportunity We are seeking talented Associate Engineers to join our growing software engineering team in Charlotte. This position offers an exceptional opportunity to accelerate your career in a collaborative environment where you'll gain hands-on experience building technology solutions for the wealth management industry. As an Associate Engineer, you'll work alongside experienced developers who will mentor you while you contribute to meaningful projects that drive our business forward. We've designed a clear pathway for your advancement as you develop expertise and take on increasingly complex responsibilities. We can only consider candidates for this position who are able to accommodate a hybrid work schedule and are close to our Charlotte, NC office.

Responsibilities

• Software Development: Write clean, maintainable code following team standards and best practices, with opportunities to progressively take ownership of feature components
• Technical Learning: Rapidly develop proficiency in our technology stack through structured mentorship programs and hands-on project work
• Testing & Quality: Implement comprehensive testing strategies including unit testing, integration testing, and debugging to ensure high-quality deliverables
• Collaboration: Work effectively with cross-functional teams to understand requirements, implement solutions, and participate in knowledge-sharing sessions
• Problem Solving: Apply analytical thinking to resolve technical challenges and propose innovative solutions with appropriate guidance
• Documentation: Create and maintain clear, comprehensive documentation for code and technical processes that supports team knowledge sharing
• Continuous Improvement: Actively participate in code reviews, team meetings, and retrospectives to develop professional and technical skills with a focus on advancing to more complex assignments
• Agile Practices: Contribute effectively within agile development methodologies including sprints, standups, and iterative development

Skills

• Solid foundation in programming languages like JavaScript, TypeScript, Java, C#, or Python with demonstrated ability to learn new technologies quickly
• Working knowledge of web technologies (HTML, CSS, REST APIs) and modern development frameworks
• Experience with version control systems (Git) and collaborative development workflows
• Strong problem-solving skills with ability to break down complex problems methodically
• Excellent communication skills with ability to articulate technical concepts clearly
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional growth
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) a plus
• Interest in financial technology or wealth management domains a plus

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of software engineering experience or recent graduate with relevant project work or internships
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field (or equivalent practical experience) or equivalent experience

Pay

The Base Salary range for this position is between $90,000-$107,000. This information reflects a base salary range that AssetMark reasonably expects to pay for the position based on a number of factors which may include job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and actual work location. This position will also be eligible for additional variable incentive compensation and competitive benefits.

Benefits

• Flex Time or Paid Time Off and Sick Time Off
• 401K – 6% Employer Match
• Medical, Dental, Vision – HDHP or PPO
• HSA – Employer contribution (HDHP only)
• Volunteer Time Off
• Career Development / Recognition
• Fitness Reimbursement

Schedule

Hybrid Work Schedule