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Senior Software Engineer

Fund Administration

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Carta

Carta

1,001-5,000 employees

Financial platform for fundraising and equity management

Fintech
Financial Services

Senior, Expert

Kitchener, ON, Canada

Category
Backend Engineering
FinTech Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
gRPC
Python
JavaScript
React.js
Apache Kafka
Postgres
TypeScript
Data Analysis
Django
Requirements
  • years of professional software development experience, specifically with Python
  • strong technical skills
  • excellent collaborator
  • ability to solve for ambiguity
  • ability to implement systems large or small that are clear, maintainable, and correct
  • excitement for opportunities to both break ground on new projects and provide fresh perspective onto past implementations
  • desire to build and own work end-to-end, from the first line of code through initial cohort releases all the way to a full roll out
  • eagerness to move fast, but recognize when to build for the future
  • passion about some elements of the Carta tech stack (Python, Django, Javascript, React and Typescript, Postgres, gRPC, Kafka)
Responsibilities
  • solving complex business problems like automating allocation calculations
  • building software to help new funds launch
  • tracking analytics and performance for investors
  • operating the books and financial records for investment funds
  • working on a mix of greenfield opportunities and work informed by metrics
  • building a distributed system that needs to be configurable enough for the most complex of customers
  • handling money movement, an event-based general accounting ledger, calculating profit waterfalls, rule-based engines for reconciliations and allocations, workflow orchestrations, investment performance tracking, incorporation tooling

Carta provides a platform that simplifies the fundraising process for businesses, particularly startups, venture capitalists, and private equity firms. The platform offers a range of tools and services that help manage assets, automate back office operations, and provide insights into investment portfolios. One of its standout features is the use of machine learning to deliver real-time market intelligence, which aids businesses in making informed decisions about employee compensation. Additionally, Carta facilitates equity sales for employees and investors, making what can be a complicated process much easier. Unlike many competitors, Carta combines software with expert services to create a more comprehensive solution for its clients. The goal of Carta is to make fundraising faster, easier, and more cost-effective for businesses.

Company Stage

Series G

Total Funding

$1.1B

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2012

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

-8%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Carta's extensive suite of tools and services can significantly streamline the fundraising process, making it easier and more cost-effective for startups and investors.
  • The company's ability to provide real-time market intelligence and robust data sets can help businesses make more informed decisions, particularly in compensation and equity management.
  • Partnerships with firms like Herzog and proactive compliance solutions position Carta as a trusted and innovative leader in the fintech space.

What critics are saying

  • The recent data breach incident could undermine client trust and impact Carta's reputation in the market.
  • A decline in venture deal counts and cash raised, as reported, may affect Carta's revenue and growth prospects.

What makes Carta unique

  • Carta's platform uniquely integrates machine learning to provide real-time market intelligence and compensation data, setting it apart from traditional financial services.
  • The company's focus on simplifying equity sales and back office automation offers a comprehensive solution that addresses multiple pain points for startups and investors.
  • Carta's proactive approach to compliance, such as offering a free Corporate Transparency Act compliance solution, demonstrates its commitment to regulatory support and client ease.

Benefits

Free lunch and snacks

Equity

Employee liquidity every 12-18 months