Staff Software Engineer at Guideline, Inc.

Are you ready to shape the future of retirement savings with a team that believes everyone deserves a simple, affordable way to invest in their financial future? At Guideline, we build low-cost, highly automated retirement plans that make it easy for companies to offer meaningful benefits and for people to plan with confidence.

What you bring

We are hiring a Staff Software Engineer to join our engineering organization on a Full Time basis. In this Senior role you will contribute across our Engineering, Full Stack, and Financial Services initiatives, working with Ruby, Python, React, Kubernetes, Docker, GCP, APIs, and Databases. You will help us deliver elegant, scalable software that modernizes an industry long overdue for change. Three main responsibilities include scoping projects and designing system architecture for usability and growth, building full-stack solutions that bring modern technology to traditional finance, and creating user interfaces, message-queuing infrastructure, and streamlined operations from the ground up. This position is fully remote and open to candidates located Anywhere.

Requirements

You bring at least six years of experience building consumer-facing software products, including two or more years guiding the technical direction of engineering teams. You demonstrate expert-level skill in at least one backend language such as Ruby or Python, solid proficiency with the React framework, and strong command of modern databases, scalable API design, and delightful user interfaces. Familiarity with distributed systems built on Kubernetes, Docker, and GCP is essential. We value clear communication, collaborative problem-solving, and a genuine interest in improving financial wellness for everyday people. A bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience, is preferred; relevant professional certifications are a plus. The working language of the team is English.

What we offer

The expected salary range for this position is $173,500 – $290,000 annually. In addition to competitive pay, we provide a flexible vacation policy, company equity, a 401(k) plan with matching contributions, 100 percent paid employee insurance coverage, an annual learning and development stipend, generous parental leave, and a sabbatical after five years of employment.

How to Apply

If this opportunity aligns with your experience and ambitions, we encourage you to apply and help us expand access to secure retirement planning for more people. We look forward to learning how your background and perspective can strengthen our team.