Principal Lead Fintech Engineer at Venteur

At Venteur, we are on a mission to rebuild health insurance from the ground up. We believe in making coverage more affordable, portable, and human-centered by replacing rigid group plans with a platform that empowers employees to choose the best options for their needs. Our proprietary AI simplifies complex choices, resulting in significant savings for employers and better outcomes for individuals. We are a fast-growing Series A startup with 30 million dollars in funding, a team of about 60 people, and a clear vision for the future. If you are looking to solve hard problems with a team that values grit, kindness, and high standards, we would love for you to join our pod.

Role at a glance

We are looking for a Principal Lead Fintech Engineer to join our team on a full-time basis. This is a senior-level role that requires you to work on-site at our office near San Francisco's Financial District. You will collaborate closely with our leadership, product, and finance teams to scale our financial infrastructure and ensure our payment workflows are as robust as they are transparent.

Your impact

• Architect and build scalable, high-performance financial systems, including ledgers and autonomous payment workflows that our customers can trust.
• Collaborate across departments to translate complex business and regulatory requirements into efficient, end-to-end technical solutions.
• Mentor other engineers and play an active role in recruiting to help us maintain our high standards for code quality and engineering excellence.

What you'll need

• At least 7 years of experience building impactful products at scale, with a strong background in both front-end and back-end development.
• Deep expertise in fintech, including a solid grasp of financial regulatory requirements and fundamental accounting principles.
• Strong computer science fundamentals, specifically regarding distributed systems, data structures, and algorithms.
• Exceptional communication skills and a high degree of empathy for the users who rely on our platform.
• A commitment to writing thoroughly tested, well-documented code that prioritizes production observability.
• Legal authorization to work within the United States.

Perks and compensation

We offer a competitive annual salary ranging from $190,000 to $265,000, depending on your experience. Our benefits package includes:

• Generous equity compensation.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Unlimited vacation and paid time off.
• Dedicated support for your professional development.
• Regular company retreats to connect with the team.