Full-Time

Senior Incident Management Engineer

Posted on 8/1/2024

Guideline

Guideline

201-500 employees

Affordable, customizable 401(k) retirement plans

Fintech
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$117.5k - $164kAnnually

+ Equity + Incentive Stock Options

Senior, Expert

Remote in USA

Candidates can reside in ET or CT time zones, including FL, MA, MD, ME, NC, NY, or TX.

Category
IT Support
IT & Security
Required Skills
Management
SQL
JIRA
Requirements
  • 5+ years of experience in an Incident Response/Management Engineer, Lead Support Engineer, or Technical Product Manager role or similar
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent
  • Ability to handle multiple issues simultaneously and adjust based on priority and customer-impact
  • Excellent skills in log analysis and troubleshooting using DB queries via SQL or similar
  • Familiarity with Incident Management tooling
  • Exposure to Honeycomb and Kibana (or similar tools)
  • Experience reading and investigating technical projects through code
  • In-depth knowledge of SQL, Postman, Webhooks, and GraphQL
  • Experience with Jira or similar ticketing system
  • Strong knowledge of networking technologies, API integration patterns, and white-box testing techniques
  • Ability to develop effective and efficient code (language agnostic)
Responsibilities
  • Develop a deep understanding of Guideline’s product offerings and our system architecture.
  • Diagnose, resolve, and prevent issues encountered across the platform
  • Excellent problem solving skills and meticulous attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independently and make decisions under minimal direction, as well as collaborate as part of a team.
  • Reduce the operational overhead of responding to critical incidents through investments in tooling, process, and automation.
  • Drive & govern the incident management process by partnering with stakeholders across the broader R&D organization

Guideline provides affordable and customizable 401(k) retirement plans and Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) for businesses of all sizes, particularly targeting small to medium-sized enterprises and specific sectors like dental practices. Their service includes end-to-end management of retirement plans, which features automatic enrollment, low monthly fees, and compliance testing. As a 3(38) fiduciary, Guideline manages the investment options to ensure they benefit employees. The company operates on a subscription model, charging a low monthly fee that covers essential services, with options for additional features like profit sharing and matching. Guideline also offers Guideline Pro, a platform for financial professionals to assist clients in managing retirement plans effectively. The goal of Guideline is to make retirement savings more accessible and affordable, helping more individuals prepare for their future.

Company Stage

Series E

Total Funding

$329.8M

Headquarters

San Mateo, California

Founded

2015

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-1%

1 year growth

-1%

2 year growth

-3%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for digital financial services boosts Guideline's digital-first approach.
  • Partnership with QuickBooks Payroll enhances retirement benefits for small businesses.
  • Guideline's new mobile app increases accessibility and user engagement.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from QuickBooks Payroll could shift market share.
  • Reliance on Vanguard poses a risk if fee structures change.
  • New Starter plan and Enterprise tier may increase operational complexity.

What makes Guideline unique

  • Guideline offers a flat fee per participant, unlike asset-based fee models.
  • Guideline acts as a 3(38) fiduciary, managing investment options for clients.
  • Guideline provides end-to-end retirement plan management, including compliance and reporting.

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Benefits

Flexible vacation policy

Company equity

401(k) with matching contributions

100% paid employee insurance coverage

Annual learning & development stipend

Parental leave

Sabbatical after 5 years of employment

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