Senior Software Engineer

Alumni Ventures is one of the world’s most active venture capital platforms, with $1.4B+ in assets raised and investments in 1,600+ companies. Our network of 850,000+ members and 40+ dedicated investors connects accredited individuals to high-quality venture deals—typically reserved for institutions—through our alumni-driven communities and diversified co-investment strategy. With offices in Boston, New York, Chicago, Menlo Park, Manchester, NH, London and Tokyo we’re rapidly growing and committed to fueling entrepreneurial success while developing the next generation of VC professionals.

We believe our best work happens when we’re together. AV operates as a 5-day-a-week, in-office culture because collaboration, mentorship, and shared momentum matter.

We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer who enjoys solving complex business problems through thoughtful software design and practical engineering solutions.

In this role, you’ll work directly with finance, operations, and investment teams to build software that powers investor reporting, fund operations, portfolio management, and internal business workflows across Alumni Ventures.

A significant part of this role involves transforming spreadsheet‑based processes and manual workflows into scalable applications and automated systems. You’ll build tools that move, transform, and manage critical business data while helping the organization operate more efficiently and make better decisions.

This is a high‑impact opportunity for an engineer who enjoys owning projects from concept through production and wants to see their work directly influence how a growing venture capital platform operates.

You’ll work closely with business stakeholders to identify opportunities, design solutions, and deliver software that solves real operational challenges.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer‑sponsored visa sponsorship.

• Design, build, and maintain internal and investor‑facing applications
• Develop systems that automate financial, operational, and reporting workflows
• Transform spreadsheet‑based business processes into scalable software solutions
• Build and maintain integrations between internal and third‑party systems
• Develop APIs and services that support critical business operations
• Partner directly with stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver practical solutions
• Write clean, maintainable, and well‑tested code
• Participate in application architecture and technical design decisions
• Improve system performance, scalability, reliability, and maintainability
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence

• 6+ years of professional software engineering experience building and maintaining production applications
• Experience working with relational databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL
• Experience building and maintaining API integrations
• Experience working with AWS cloud services
• Experience using modern development tools, including AI‑assisted development tools
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with technical and non‑technical stakeholders
• Ability to navigate changing business priorities and collaborate effectively in a dynamic environment

• Experience in financial services, fintech, accounting, investment management, or related industries
• Experience integrating with ERP, accounting, or financial systems
• Experience with Net Suite APIs and integrations
• Experience automating operational workflows and business processes

We know great candidates bring a variety of experiences and perspectives. If your background doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification listed above, we still encourage you to apply if you’re excited about the opportunity and believe you can contribute to the success of the team.

• Put team and stakeholders first. We win together and measure success by the value we create for our investors, founders, and each other.
• Take extreme ownership and bias toward action. We act like owners, move with urgency, and follow through.
• Debate rigorously and commit fully. We…