Senior Software Engineer II

San Francisco, CA · Santa Clara, CA · Seattle, WA · New York, NY Posted 74 days ago $201,875–$237,500 / year

At a glance

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TL;DR

As a Senior Software Engineer II, you will join a dynamic engineering team at Carta, working on high-impact domains such as fund operations, investor reporting, and risk & compliance. Your day-to-day responsibilities include driving complex technical projects from concept to production, simplifying systems for better performance, leveraging modern AI-assisted tools, mentoring peers, and collaborating cross-functionally with product and design teams. You will work with core technologies like Python, Django, React, Postgres, Kafka, Java, gRPC, and AWS, requiring a strong background in software engineering and the ability to execute complex tasks independently while understanding technical trade-offs. This role demands 8+ years of professional experience and a strategic mindset to solve challenging business problems at scale.

Skills

Python Django React Postgres Kafka Java gRPC AWS CI/CD

What you'll do

Lead the execution of complex technical projects from concept to production.
Identify and implement opportunities to simplify code and infrastructure for measurable business impact.
Use AI-assisted engineering tools to accelerate workflow and improve code quality.
Mentor and coach peers, raising the technical bar through PR reviews and guidance.
Partner with product and design teams to ensure solutions meet user needs effectively.

What we're looking for

8+ years of professional software engineering experience
Experience with Python, Django, React, Postgres, and Kafka
Ability to break down complex user stories into actionable tasks
Strategic mindset to understand the "why" behind technical decisions
Leadership in mentoring peers and raising the technical bar for others
Collaboration across functions to ensure building the right solution for users

Market check

Salary context

This $201,875–$237,500 range sits above 88% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$117,000–$199,400

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$139,000–$175,500

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

About Carta

Carta is an equity management platform that helps private companies, investors, and employees manage equity, cap tables, 409A valuations, and fund administration, streamlining the complexities of startup ownership. Industry: Financial Technology & Equity Management

Carta currently has 6 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $207,187–$243,750 across 6 roles with salary data.

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