Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors is hiring a Senior Software Engineer, Back-end to help design, build, and maintain the back-end systems for a fast-growing investor identity platform. In this remote role, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver robust, scalable solutions, contribute to key architectural decisions, and improve user experiences through innovative software.

What You'll Do

Develop and maintain back-end systems using modern programming languages and frameworks.
Support existing products and features while designing and implementing new ones.
Collaborate with frontend engineers, business development, and legal teams to define requirements and provide technical guidance.
Engineer innovative solutions for collecting and analyzing critical business metrics across digital experiences.
Participate in architectural discussions, code reviews, and technical strategy planning.
Ensure high-quality, maintainable, and secure code through testing, monitoring, and best practices.
Contribute to a culture of continuous learning, knowledge sharing, and developer efficiency.

What We're Looking For

Proven professional experience coding in at least one programming language.
Strong understanding of web technologies, including HTTP, browser behavior, cookies, CSP, and CORS.
Solid relational database fundamentals and experience querying large datasets.
Comfortable working in Linux environments and using command-line tools.
Experience building collaborative, high-quality software in fast-paced, remote-first environments.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to present technical ideas clearly and empathetically.

Nice to Have

Willingness and enthusiasm to learn new languages and frameworks (experience with Go, Python, Ruby, Elixir, Rust, or Clojure is a plus).
Familiarity with AWS and cloud-based deployments is preferred.
Experience with frontend frameworks (React or Angular) or prior security/pen-testing roles is a bonus.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary range: $180k–$220k + equity grants in the company.
Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance.
401(k) retirement plan.
Home office setup reimbursement.
Unlimited paid leave.

Work Mode

This is a remote-first position for candidates located in the United States. The culture values collaboration, curiosity, continuous learning, and technical excellence.