Current openings at Farther

The Role  As a Staff Backend Engineer at Farther, you'll be a key technical leader within our engineering organization, architecting and driving the development of our core platform and infrastructure. You'll shape the technical vision of our backend systems, establish engineering standards, and tackle our most complex distributed systems challenges. Working with TypeScript, Bun, and CockroachDB, you'll influence technical decisions that impact our entire financial platform. This is a technical leadership role focused on engineering excellence, not people management. Your Impact  Drive technical architecture decisions that shape the future of our backend platform Lead the design and implementation of large-scale distributed systems across multiple projects Establish backend engineering standards and best practices that scale across the organization Tackle complex technical challenges in system design, scalability, and reliability Guide and mentor senior engineers through complex technical decisions Drive technical excellence through code reviews, architecture reviews, and technical documentation Collaborate with engineering leadership to define technical strategy and roadmap Design and implement critical financial systems architecture Champion engineering excellence in distributed systems and backend development Lead technical discovery and implementation of major new platform capabilities The Ideal Match  10+ years of backend development experience, with deep expertise in distributed systems Strong proficiency in TypeScript/JavaScript OR modern backend frameworks Extensive experience with database design and distributed data systems Strong background in financial systems architecture and implementation Track record of making significant technical decisions that positively impact engineering organizations Experience mentoring senior engineers and driving technical best practices Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, particularly in technical documentation Proven ability to break down complex technical problems and guide solutions across multiple teams Deep understanding of cloud infrastructure and microservices architecture History of successful technical leadership without direct management responsibilities Bonus Points  Experience building trading systems or financial platforms Background in high-availability system design Expertise in event-driven architectures Experience with technical strategy and roadmap planning Knowledge of financial regulatory requirements and compliance Track record of solving complex distributed systems challenges 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 IRA options Unlimited PTO An amazing collaborative atmosphere between product, design, and engineering to solve hard problems together 🚀 Want to learn more about building the future of wealth tech at Farther? Visit tech-life.farther.com to discover more about our engineering teams, tech stack, culture, interview process, and perks & benefits.

The Role  We're looking for an experienced Product Marketing Manager to lead marketing for Farther Asset Management (FAM), our integrated asset management offering. You'll be the bridge between our brilliant technical team and the market, translating complex investment strategies into compelling narratives that drive advisor adoption and external recognition. As our first dedicated FAM marketing hire, you'll have the opportunity to build this function from the ground up while working directly with subject matter experts to position FAM as the most compelling asset manager for financial advisors and their clients. Your Impact  Work with our technical FAM team to distill sophisticated investment strategies and products into clear, compelling messaging that advisors and clients can easily understand and get excited about Educate Farther advisors about FAM offerings and position our integrated asset manager as a key differentiator of our Intelligent Wealth platform Launch and execute product moments that establish FAM's presence and credibility in the broader asset management market Develop baseline content, messaging frameworks, and go-to-market strategies that will scale as FAM grows Produce sales enablement materials including messaging docs, presentations, and one-pagers that help advisors effectively communicate FAM's value to their clients Lead the beginning phases of our comprehensive FAM repositioning to minimize third-party asset manager usage and maximize internal adoption The Ideal Match  7+ years of product marketing experience with demonstrable background in asset management, wealth management, or financial services Deep understanding of the wealth management ecosystem, including the specific needs and motivations of financial advisors (RIAs, Wirehouses, Independent Broker-Dealers) Strong knowledge of investment products including mutual funds, ETFs, Separately Managed Accounts (SMAs), and alternative investments Exceptional ability to grasp and articulate complex financial concepts, investment strategies, and market dynamics in accessible language Proven track record developing compelling messaging, positioning, and written content that drives adoption and engagement Demonstrated success developing and executing GTM strategies for financial products and services Experience working cross-functionally with technical teams, sales organizations, and external partners Bonus Points  Background at leading asset management firms (BlackRock, Vanguard, Fidelity, State Street) Direct experience marketing to financial advisors and wealth management professionals Track record launching new investment products or asset management offerings Experience creating high-impact sales tools including pitch decks, fact sheets, and competitive battle cards Why Join Us Competitive comp package that rewards impact Work alongside some of the brightest minds in fintech Ground-floor opportunity at a fast-scaling startup Chart your own growth path as we expand Full health benefits + 401(k) matching & Roth IRA options Unlimited PTO Ready to disrupt wealth management? Let's talk!