New York City metro area Hybrid Full-time USD 210,000 – 240,000 / year

Foresight Data is hiring a Staff Software Engineer

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with product and engineering leadership to define backend feature scope, develop technical specifications, and support execution across agile development phases.
  • Develop and maintain scalable backend services that power portfolio reporting, analytical tools, and automated data workflows.
  • Aggregate and process data from diverse internal and third-party sources, ensuring high accuracy, consistency, and system performance.
  • Work with engineering colleagues to implement features incorporating data enrichment, machine learning, and artificial intelligence capabilities.
  • Participate in key architectural and data modeling decisions, aligning with long-term technical strategy.
  • Coordinate closely with frontend and data engineering teams to deliver fully integrated product features.
  • Monitor and enhance system-wide metrics such as response times, data correctness, and service reliability.
  • Provide technical mentorship to less experienced engineers through code reviews, documentation, and daily guidance.
  • Adapt quickly to shifting priorities in a dynamic, fast-moving startup environment.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation package with comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus access to a Health Savings Account (HSA).
  • Eligibility for equity participation.
  • Income tax advantages available to New York residents.
  • Employer-covered short- and long-term disability insurance.
  • Flexible paid time off policy, inclusive of public holidays.
  • Adaptable work hours to support work-life balance.
  • Wellness and family support initiatives available to employees.

Compensation

Competitive salary and benefits (Health, Dental, Vision, STLB), HSA available

Work Arrangement

Hybrid — New York City metro area

Team

Engineering team focused on backend systems, data integration, and AI-enabled product development

Application Timeline

The application period for this position is expected to end on August 10th, 2026. Applying does not ensure selection. The company reserves the right to alter or discontinue the recruitment process at any time. Only selected candidates will be contacted. All applications will be kept on file for potential future opportunities. Finalists might be asked to complete a technical assessment during the interview stage to evaluate problem-solving and system design skills.

Equal Opportunity & Fair Chance Hiring

This employer is committed to equal opportunity and evaluates all applicants based on qualifications, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Individuals with arrest or conviction records will be considered in compliance with applicable laws, including the California Fair Chance Act.

ADA Accommodation Statement

Applicants needing reasonable accommodations during the hiring process should notify the company via the general contact form or by indicating it in their application materials.

Other

  • Hybrid work model requiring 2–3 days per week on-site in Tribeca.
  • No travel required at this time.
  • Application deadline: August 10th, 2026.
  • Finalists may be asked to complete a technical exercise during interviews.
  • Benefits may differ based on location and employment classification.
  • Equal Opportunity Employer.
  • Reasonable accommodations available under the ADA.

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About company
Foresight Data

Turn fragmented market, portfolio, relationship, and document data into trusted context for portfolio decisions.

Foresight is an AI-powered intelligence system built for private markets, helping venture capital and private equity firms make faster, better decisions. The platform unifies fragmented data across deals, portfolios, and documents, providing real-time analytics and workflows.

With products like Deal Intelligence and Portfolio Monitoring, Foresight uses AI to extract, structure, and normalize data from any format—enabling firms to model outcomes, automate reporting, and gain trusted insights across their investments.

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Department Foresight
Category Backend
Posted a month ago