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.

