Senior Software Engineer II, KYC
About the role
Carta is the connected platform and AI‑native ecosystem for private capital, providing a single system of record that combines software, services, and legal infrastructure for founders, fund managers, and legal teams. Trusted by 55,000 companies, 1.8 M+ equity holders in 160+ countries, and 10,000 funds and SPVs representing over $250 B in assets under management, Carta is transforming how private capital operates.
The KYC (Know Your Customer) team builds the compliance infrastructure that powers every transaction in private markets—from Limited Partner onboarding to tender offers and transaction‑level screening for Private Equity. The team screens over 1.5 million entities per year and is currently re‑architecting a fragmented set of products into a unified KYC platform, blending greenfield development with strategic integration.
Responsibilities
- Lead the execution of complex technical projects, driving them from concept to production while maintaining high standards for performance and reliability.
- Dig deep into the architecture to identify opportunities to simplify code and infrastructure, prioritizing changes that have measurable business impact.
- Leverage AI‑assisted engineering tools to accelerate workflow, improve code quality, and focus on high‑level logic and unconventional problems.
- Mentor and coach teammates, raising the technical bar through diligent PR reviews and architectural guidance.
- Partner with product and design to ensure solutions meet user needs rather than merely following specifications.
Requirements
- Experience (or willingness to learn) with core technologies: Python, Django, React, PostgreSQL, and Kafka; also Java, gRPC, and AWS.
- Ability to break down complex user stories into actionable tasks and execute with minimal guidance.
- Strategic mindset: understand the “why” behind code and articulate technical trade‑offs to stakeholders.
- 8+ years of professional software engineering experience (recommended for this senior level).
Pay
Carta’s compensation package includes a market‑competitive salary, equity for all full‑time roles, exceptional benefits, and, where applicable, commission plans.
- New York, NY; San Francisco, CA; Santa Clara, CA: $212,500 – $250,000 (base salary + commission if applicable).
- Seattle, WA: $201,875 – $237,500 (base salary + commission if applicable).
- Final offers may vary based on geography, candidate experience, expertise, and other factors.