Software Engineer

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New York, NY | Austin, TXPosted Today

Role Overview

Vestwell is hiring a entry-level Software Engineer. This is a full-time role in New York, NY | Austin. posted today. applications are still in the early window, before most candidates have applied. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

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Job description

Vestwell is the financial technology company powering the new savings economy. Our platform redefines how people save for the critical aspects of life across retirement, education, and healthcare savings needs. Today, Vestwell enables over 350,000 businesses and over 2M active savers, with over $50B in assets saved across all 50 states. Vestwell's platform serves a diverse clientele, including financial advisers, employers, third-party administrators, financial institutions, payroll providers, government agencies, and individual savers.

To learn more, visit vestwell.com

Who Are We Looking For?

The Engineering team is seeking a passionate technologist who is looking to grow their career in Technology and Engineering.

You’re a great fit for our team if you can balance detail-oriented tasks with long term strategy, if you are adaptable and willing to take ownership over a vertical slice of a product, partner with non-technical operational teams to understand and solve their problems, and if you are looking to contribute to the culture of a high growth startup.

Day to Day, You May Also Be Expected To:

Work with Engineering and Product teams to integrate Vestwell’s systems with third party data and services.
Collaborate closely with other Engineers and the rest of the Vestwell team to determine architecture and design for SaaS integrations.
Orchestration of data transfers and synchronization across multiple internal and external systems.
Monitor and support our third-party system integrations.

Requirements

The Necessities

Experience with Typescript, Node.js and NestJS.

Experience with SQL-based databases
Unit testing experience and knowledge of TDD
Experience implementing service oriented systems
Expertise with Git
Knowledge of AWS services.
Understanding of Agile practices such as Scrum and Kanban
2+ years of experience as a Software Engineer

The Extras

Experience using the React framework, HTML, and CSS
An understanding of SRE best practices, such as post-mortems, logging, and alerting
Experience with CI/CD and automation pipelines using Jenkins
Knowledge of financial systems
CS Degree

This role will be based in either the New York City or Austin office, and will be part of Vestwell's hybrid in-office operation.

The expected base salary range for this position is $140K - $155K base. This position is eligible to participate in the Company Bonus Pool and is eligible to receive new hire equity in the Company. Please note that salary bands are based on NY and other similar metro areas and may differ based on where the role is ultimately hired.

OUR BENEFITS

We’re an innovative, high-growth company with an exciting future ahead. At Vestwell, we prioritize employee wellbeing through comprehensive health benefits, generous time off, and a dedicated Employee Wellbeing Committee. Our hybrid work model offers flexibility while providing access to our collaborative offices in Midtown Manhattan, Austin, King of Prussia, and Scottsdale. And, of course, as a company focused on helping people save for the future, we offer a competitive 401(k) plan.

OUR PROCESS

Our interview process starts the same for every candidate with 1-2 introductory conversations to learn more about your background, interests, and what you're looking for, while also giving you the opportunity to learn more about Vestwell and the team. From there, the process varies by role but typically includes a skills or experience-based assessment, such as a coding interview, portfolio review, or deeper discussion of your relevant experience. Successful candidates then move on to a virtual or in-person interview panel. Before extending an offer, we complete a reference check with a current or former manager and a peer. Throughout the process, we prioritize transparency, clear communication, and minimizing surprises.

For your awareness you will only receive correspondence from recruiting@vestwell.com any other domain not ending in Vestwell.com is not our Recruitment team.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for the Software Engineer position at Vestwell?

Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Vestwell. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.

Where is the Software Engineer position at Vestwell located?

This position is based in New York, NY | Austin. Vestwell has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.

What does a Software Engineer at Vestwell earn?

Vestwell has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.

When was the Software Engineer role at Vestwell posted?

This role was posted on July 23, 2026 (today). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.

Is the Software Engineer role at Vestwell entry-level?

Yes. This is an entry-level position. Strong candidates typically have 0-2 years of relevant work experience, internships, or significant project work. Read the full description for any specific qualification requirements Vestwell has listed.