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Senior Software Engineer

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Guideline

Guideline

201-500 employees

Affordable 401(k) and IRA retirement plans

Fintech
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$127.5k - $179kAnnually

+ Equity (ISOs)

Senior

Remote in USA

Category
Backend Engineering
Frontend Engineering
Full-Stack Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Kubernetes
Python
React.js
Ruby
Docker
Go
Vue.js
AngularJS
Google Cloud Platform
Requirements
  • 4+ years of experience building consumer-facing software products
  • Experience programming in at least one backend language (like Ruby, Python, Go) and one modern frontend framework or rendering library (React, Vue, Angular)
  • Working knowledge of relational databases, designing APIs, and security lifecycle best practices.
  • Familiarity with (or wants to learn) how to run modern distributed systems environments built with Kubernetes, Docker, and GCP
Responsibilities
  • Bring modern software solutions to an antiquated financial industry using your expertise of building full stack software solutions.
  • Build elegant software from the ground up by creating user interfaces, using message queuing infrastructure, streamlining operations and designing systems architecture.
  • Work with a group of passionate technologists to help automate administrative tasks and build unique solutions to solve our users' problems.
  • Lay the groundwork for further expansion and scale.

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, featuring automatic enrollment, low monthly fees, and compliance testing. As a 3(38) fiduciary, Guideline manages investment options to prioritize employees' best interests. They operate on a subscription-based model, allowing businesses to access essential retirement plan services at a low cost, with options for customization through additional features like profit sharing and matching. Guideline Pro is a platform designed for financial professionals, offering tools to help clients manage retirement plans effectively. The company's goal is to make retirement savings more accessible and affordable, enabling more individuals to prepare for their future.

Company Stage

Series E

Total Funding

$339M

Headquarters

San Mateo, California

Founded

2015

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-1%

1 year growth

4%

2 year growth

-6%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The launch of new products like the Starter plan and SEP IRA demonstrates Guideline's commitment to making retirement savings accessible to a broader audience.
  • Guideline's partnership with Vanguard to reduce fees by nearly 50% enhances its value proposition for cost-conscious clients.
  • The new mobile app and Enterprise tier offer a more seamless and customized user experience, likely increasing customer satisfaction and retention.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive landscape of fintech and retirement planning is crowded, requiring Guideline to continuously innovate to maintain its edge.
  • Managing a growing number of accounting professionals and advisors could strain resources and impact service quality.

What makes Guideline unique

  • Guideline's focus on affordable and customizable 401(k) plans for small to medium-sized businesses sets it apart from traditional retirement plan providers.
  • Acting as a 3(38) fiduciary, Guideline takes on the responsibility of managing investment options, ensuring they are in the best interest of employees, unlike many competitors.
  • The introduction of the Guideline Pro platform for financial and benefits professionals adds a layer of expertise and user-friendliness that is not commonly found in the market.

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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