Staff Engineer, User Trust

Betterment

New York City, NY, US
Base: $200,000 - $238,000; bonus/equity: competiti...
On-site (4 days in-office, hybrid arrangement during summer and winter holidays)
Experience in fraud detection and prevention
Server-side language expertise ruby or java
Modern javascript frameworks react experience
Betterment is seeking a Staff Engineer for the User Trust team in New York City, focusing on building systems and experiences that enhance user trust and comply with regulatory standards. The role involves full-stack development in security, compliance, and risk management to deliver reliable solutions that protect customers

Job Summary

  • The role sits at the intersection of security, legal & compliance, risk, and product engineering to deliver scalable solutions that protect customers.
  • As a staff engineer, you will guide your team's full stack development practices and collaborate with senior engineering leaders to advance technology.
  • Betterment offers a competitive equity package, comprehensive health benefits, flexible PTO, and an in-house chef providing lunch at the NYC headquarters.

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Betterment is seeking a Staff Engineer for the User Trust team in New York City, focusing on building systems and experiences that enhance user trust and comply with regulatory standards. The role involves full-stack development in security, compliance, and risk management to deliver reliable solutions that protect customers.

Salary

Base: $200,000 - $238,000; Bonus/Equity: Competitive equity package and variable compensation eligible; Benefits: Health, dental, vision, 401(k) match, and flexible PTO

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Experience in fraud detection and prevention
  • Server-side language expertise Ruby or Java
  • Modern Javascript frameworks React experience
  • Full stack development practices leadership
  • Designing scalable high-performance web applications

Nice-to-have

  • Passion for delightful customer experiences
  • Commitment to upskilling teammates through mentorship
  • Ability to make tradeoffs without compromising quality
  • Thrive in a startup environment culture
  • Strong understanding of technical architecture complexity

Key Requirements

  • Proven experience scoping and leading technical projects from discovery through release
  • Recent experience building systems in high-trust environments
  • Strong communication skills with technical and non-technical colleagues

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