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Director of Engineering, FIT

Hybrid - New York, NY

Company Description

Farther is a rapidly growing RIA that combines expert advisors with cutting-edge technology - delivering a comprehensive, tailored wealth management experience.

Farther’s founders are leaders and innovators from the private wealth industry who possess a unique blend of traditional wealth management, fintech, and technology production expertise. We’re backed by top-tier venture capital firms, fintech investors, and industry leaders.

Joining Farther means joining a collaborative team of entrepreneurs who are passionate about helping their clients and our teammates achieve more. If you’re the type who breaks through walls to get things done the right way, we want to build the future of wealth management with you.

The Role 

As Director of Engineering for the Financial Investment Technology team, you will lead and scale a high-performing engineering organization responsible for critical domains including portfolio management, trade generation, account rebalancing, and operational systems. Your team builds and maintains our platform using React, TypeScript, Bun, and CockroachDB, while working closely with Product and Design to drive innovation. You'll shape technical strategy, mentor engineering leaders, and play a key role in scaling both our technology and our team.

Your Impact 

  • Drive technical vision and architecture decisions across the investment technology platform
  • Foster a culture of engineering excellence that balances quick delivery with sustainable architecture
  • Partner with Product and Design leadership to shape and execute our technology roadmap
  • Establish and refine engineering processes that enable rapid, reliable delivery while maintaining our startup speed
  • Guide technical decisions around architecture, technology adoption, and technical debt management
  • Develop and mentor technical leaders within the organization
  • Build and scale high-performing engineering teams through effective recruiting, coaching, and talent development

The Ideal Match 

  • 12+ years of engineering experience with a strong background in building and scaling production systems
  • 5-10 years of experience managing and leading technical teams in fast-paced environments
  • Financial domain expertise in trading systems, wealth management, or adjacent fields
  • Proven track record of recruiting, assessing, and developing world-class engineering talent
  • Grit. You inspire your team through example, staying engaged in critical projects until completion and diving deep when needed. You understand when to roll up your sleeves and when to empower your team, and you're committed to delivering exceptional results regardless of the challenges. 
  • Bias for action. You drive decisive action in ambiguous situations, making informed decisions with incomplete information. You're comfortable leading rapid iteration cycles and creating an environment where your team can move quickly while maintaining quality.
  • Embrace of change. As a startup leader, you thrive in evolving environments and guide your team through significant transitions - from scaling infrastructure to adopting new technologies. You have experience leading organizational change while maintaining team productivity and morale. You embrace the startup chaos.
  • Active communication. You set the standard for transparent, proactive communication across the organization. From crafting clear technical strategies to maintaining active engagement in Slack, you create a culture of open dialogue and written documentation. You excel at communicating complex technical concepts to diverse audiences and building bridges between technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Bonus Points 

  • Startup leadership experience scaling engineering organizations from early to growth stage
  • Deep expertise in financial systems, particularly in portfolio management or trading
  • Track record of innovation in fintech or wealth management
  • Experience leading geographically distributed engineering teams

Why Join Us

  • Everything you need to build the perfect dev station from hardware to software
  • Learn & grow through book clubs, seminars, and peer learning sessions
  • Full health benefits + 401(k) matching & Roth 401K options
  • Unlimited PTO
  • An amazing collaborative atmosphere between product, design, and engineering to solve hard problems together
  • We don’t use Jira!

Ready to disrupt wealth management? Let's talk!

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