Palo Alto, CA or New York City, NY (Open to US-based Remote) On-site Employment $145,000 - $185,000

Wealthfront is hiring a Software Engineer – DevOps Platform

About the Role

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Software Engineer to join our DevOps Platform team, where you will play a key role in building and maintaining the infrastructure that powers our services. You will work closely with engineering teams to improve system reliability, automate processes, and enhance developer productivity through scalable solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Develop software to automate application deployments, configure infrastructure, and manage essential services like databases.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve operational issues in Linux systems as part of an on-call rotation, conduct post-mortems, and implement preventive measures.
  • Build, deploy, and maintain internal tools and services that enhance engineering team efficiency and empower teams to manage their own operations.
  • Support physical server infrastructure with occasional travel to data centers in the Bay Area or New Jersey for on-site maintenance and projects.
  • Contribute to strategic decisions shaping the future direction and scalability of the infrastructure.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related engineering discipline.
  • Hands-on experience maintaining and debugging Linux systems and services in production environments.
  • Minimum of two years of experience developing robust, production-level software using Java, Go, or comparable programming languages.
  • Demonstrated proficiency with automation tools such as Terraform, Chef, or Puppet.
  • Proven track record of designing and deploying complex, mission-critical distributed systems.
  • Strong analytical and communication abilities, with a collaborative mindset focused on continuous learning and knowledge sharing.

Benefits

  • One-on-one mentorship during onboarding to support early career development.
  • Opportunities to lead high-impact initiatives aligned with personal growth objectives.
  • Professional growth supported by regular feedback in weekly 1:1 meetings and bi-annual performance reviews.
  • Involvement in system design and long-term infrastructure planning.
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.
  • 401K retirement plan.
  • Generous paid time off policy.
  • Parental leave benefits.
  • Reimbursements for wellness-related expenses.
  • Support for ongoing professional development.
  • Employee discount on investing services.
  • Equity compensation as part of total rewards.
  • Eligibility for discretionary performance-based bonuses.

Compensation

Estimated annual salary range: $145,000 - $185,000 plus equity and a discretionary bonus. Equity: Equity

Work Arrangement

On-site

Additional Information

  • This role includes on-call duties for diagnosing and resolving production issues in Linux environments.
  • Occasional travel to data centers in the Bay Area or New Jersey is required for physical infrastructure projects.
  • The position plays a part in shaping key infrastructure decisions and improving system resilience.
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Wealthfront
Here at Wealthfront, our mission is to create a financial system that favors people, not institutions. We do this by leveraging technology to build powerful, low-cost, and easy-to-use financial products that help modern investors grow and manage their money. We started with the ambition to transform the investment advisory business. By automating strategies typically reserved for the wealthy, we unlocked access to high quality investment advice for a digitally-native generation that was underserved by traditional institutions. Since then, we've expanded to a full suite of products designed to help our clients turn their savings into long-term wealth, including: A Cash Account that, through our partner banks, offers one of the highest annual percentage yields on uninvested cash in the industry, while providing instant and secure access to your money with no account fees and a full suite of checking features. A zero-commission Stock Investing Account with 50+ handpicked collections that help DIY investors discover new companies and make smarter investing decisions. Multiple automated investing portfolios designed to unlock tax savings through sophisticated strategies like fixed income, tax-loss harvesting, and direct indexing—which we offer at industry-leading low costs and accessible minimums. Our award-winning products have attracted over 1 million clients who trust us with more than $90 billion of their hard earned savings—and we're far from done.
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Job Details
Department Engineering - DevOps
Category infrastructure
Posted 7 months ago