Opto Investments offers a complete solution for independent investment advisors to access private market investments. Backed by 8VC.
About the role
Software Engineers at Opto are tasked with turning complex business problems into elegant software solutions. We are context-driven, customer-focused builders of tools and systems. We are end-to-end owners of engineering problems and solutions who constantly challenge one another to evolve as builders and collaborators. Oh, and we have fun along the way, because otherwise, what's the point?
What they're looking for
- A 4-year technical degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field, or the experience that proves you didn't need one
- 6+ years of hands-on software development experience, with a strong emphasis on individual contribution
- Background or demonstrated interest in investment management, fintech, or financial data
- Proficiency in Python, REST APIs, and SQL, familiarity with Opto broader tech stack (Typescript/React, AWS)
- Strong grasp of tradeoffs in distributed systems, including data modeling, API design, and performance tuning at scale
- Deep understanding of testing and delivery practices (pytest, CI/CD), as well as opinions on what to test and why
More about this role
Opto is engineering the future of private markets to improve client outcomes and drive capital to the most transformative ideas.
The opportunity is huge. The global alternative investments industry is forecast to grow to $30T by 2029, however the private investment process typically remains opaque, highly manual, and error-prone, which limits access to the select few insiders who are willing to bear the pain.
Opto is a revolutionary end-to-end solution for wealth managers of any size- from small investment advisors to large multi-family offices to private banks- to build, fundraise for, and manage private markets programs at scale. We combine exceptional Silicon Valley engineering talent with experienced investors and industry specialists to fix this broken system through the power of technology. Our platform banishes the nightmare of slide decks, spreadsheets, and paperwork to the past, and arms our clients with the tools, data, and guidance to identify and access the right opportunities for their clients.
Fixing private markets will not be easy and demands courage, but we’re not afraid to do things differently. We are unapologetically bold. We value strong opinions, clear...
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