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# Software Engineer, Product at Opto Investments

- **Company:** Opto Investments
- **Location:** New York, NY / San Francisco, CA
- **Work type:** remote
- **Posted:** 2026-08-17
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-15
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/optoinvest/jobs/7887481003

## Job description

Opto is engineering the future of private markets to improve client outcomes and drive capital to the most transformative ideas.

The opportunity is huge. The global alternative investments industry is forecast to grow to $30T by 2029, however the private investment process typically remains opaque, highly manual, and error-prone, which limits access to the select few insiders who are willing to bear the pain.

Opto is a revolutionary end-to-end solution for wealth managers of any size- from small investment advisors to large multi-family offices to private banks- to build, fundraise for, and manage private markets programs at scale. We combine exceptional Silicon Valley engineering talent with experienced investors and industry specialists to fix this broken system through the power of technology. Our platform banishes the nightmare of slide decks, spreadsheets, and paperwork to the past, and arms our clients with the tools, data, and guidance to identify and access the right opportunities for their clients.

Fixing private markets will not be easy and demands courage, but we’re not afraid to do things differently. We are unapologetically bold. We value strong opinions, clear communication, and purposeful execution.

Up for the challenge? Come join us.

## The Role

Software Engineers at Opto are tasked with turning complex business problems into elegant software solutions. We are context-driven, customer-focused builders of tools and systems. We are end-to-end owners of engineering problems and solutions who constantly challenge one another to evolve as builders and collaborators. Oh, and we have fun along the way, because otherwise, what's the point?

Check out [our blog](https://thesis.optoinvest.com/) to learn more about our culture.

As a contributor to our expanding platform, your goal is to help create the world’s best private markets investing experience. You’ll be charged with building intuitive, yet deep, user experiences for all phases of the investment process. We’re operating our tech stack on Typescript/React/[Next.js](http://next.js) applications, backed by Python FastAPI REST services and AWS Lambda functions, all containerized in AWS. Our service deployments are completely automated and execute many times daily. This tech stack continues to evolve, driven by our shared principles and optimizing for modularity, scalability, and team-level service ownership.

Expectations

- Own the delivery of high quality software projects, coordinating with teammates and stakeholders to hit mutually agreed upon timelines
- Contribute to all phases of product development across specification, implementation, code review, QA testing, deployment, and operations
- Seek context and rapidly iterate on solutions to eliminate ambiguity and drive projects forward
- Participate actively in engineering recruiting (interviewing, problem specification, role ownership, etc)
- Raise your hand when you need help - don’t hesitate to reach out to stakeholders (product, teammates, managers, etc) to unblock your progress

## Qualifications

- A 4-year technical degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or the experience that proves you didn't need one
- 5+ years of hands-on software development experience, with a strong emphasis on individual contribution
- Proficiency in modern Typescript and React, familiarity with Opto’s broader tech stack (Python, REST APIs, AWS)
- Strong grasp of tradeoffs of frontend development, including state management, rendering performance, and component architecture
- Track record of building and maintaining design systems and reusable, styled component libraries at scale
- Strong testing practices (such as Jest, Vitest, or Playwright) and opinions on what to test and why
- Thrives in ambiguity, executes independently, and communicates with clarity and composure in a fast-paced startup environment
- Background or interest in investment management, fintech, or financial data is a plus, not a requirement
- Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time

How to Apply

Please fill out the below fields, and attach a Resume and Cover Letter. Why a Cover Letter? We receive a high volume of applicants, and we have real humans that read each and every resume, we encourage you to use creativity in your Cover Letter and speak directly to why you want to join our team!

We will review your resume in as timely a manner as we are able to, so kindly refrain from reaching out to hiring managers or other Opto team members via email or linkedin, as this won't improve or fast track your application.

## Compensation and Benefits

Opto has a high bar for talent, and we are committed to building the best teams possible. Candidates are never subjected to discrimination based on race, citizenship, religion, ethnicity, gender or gender identity, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, sensory, mental, or physical disability, or any other characteristic.

The successful candidate for this role can expect a generous compensation and benefits package. The cash salary range for this role is $160,000-$240,000 dependent on skills, experience and expected contribution.

All full time employees at Opto enjoy:

- Significant equity
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Unlimited PTO
- Retirement savings plan (401k)
- Learning, Fitness, & Commuter stipends
- Paid Holidays

This position is based primarily onsite in either our San Francisco or New York City offices.

At this time, Opto can only hire candidates who reside in the following states: California, Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Washington. If you do not currently reside in one of these states, we are unable to consider your application at this time.

## About Opto Investments

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Opto Investments builds technology infrastructure to transform how wealth management firms access and manage private markets investments.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Series A, total funding $145M)
- **Headquarters**: New York, New York, United States (also San Francisco, CA and UK presence)
- **Founded**: 2020
- **Founders**: Joe Lonsdale (Co-Founder, Chairman), Jacob Miller (Co-Founder, Chief Solutions Officer), Matt Reed (Co-Founder, Chief Technology Officer), Mark Machin (Co-Founder, Vice Chair)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Private markets investment platform (Fintech / Wealth Management Technology)
- **Target customers**: B2B – Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs), family offices, and private banks seeking to build and manage private markets programs for their clients.
- **Mission or purpose**: Eliminate the barriers faced by the wealth management community in finding and delivering alpha in private markets, engineering the future of private investing.

## Products & Services
- **Opto Platform**: An end-to-end technology solution that streamlines building, fundraising for, and managing bespoke private markets funds or programs. Covers infrastructure, private credit, private equity, real estate, and venture capital – both in funds and selectively in direct investments. Includes guided intelligence, automated operations, portfolio reporting, and integration with major custodians and investment management tools.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company)
- **Key Metric**: Total funding of $145M (Series A led by Tiger Global Management, September 2022; Seed round in November 2020). Estimated annual revenue of $2.9M per LinkedIn.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Tiger Global Management (lead Series A), 8VC (affiliated with Chairman Joe Lonsdale), DFO Management. Partners include Mercer Advisors, ShoreHaven Wealth Partners, Cary Street Partners.
- **Growth Signals**: 68 employees (though -6.2% YoY headcount), 5-6 active job postings as of mid-2026, LinkedIn followers growing +33.7% YoY. Company reports that only 1.5% of screened funds pass their vetting, indicating high-quality curation.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Misaligned**: Unique business model: Opto does not accept compensation from fund managers to offer funds, ensuring unbiased recommendations.
- **Technology-first**: Combines Silicon Valley engineering talent (with backgrounds from Palantir, Addepar, Amazon, etc.) with deep private markets domain expertise.
- **Speed**: Fund launch in as little as 2–3 weeks for a feeder fund, 6–8 weeks for a diversified proprietary fund vehicle.
- **Tailored solutions**: Bespoke partnerships rather than a static menu of funds.

## Strategic Focus
- Continue building out the technology platform to scale private markets access for wealth managers.
- Expand partnerships with RIAs, family offices, and private banks.
- Grow the engineering and product teams to automate more of the investment lifecycle (building, fundraising, managing).
- Maintain a principled, aligned approach to avoid legacy industry conflicts.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Described as builders and technologists where “everyone builds.” Collaborative, fast-iterating environment with hackathons and offsites. Emphasis on technical fluency across the organization.
- **Benefits**: Unlimited PTO, generous parental leave, 401k plans, fitness stipend, commuter benefits, and comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision).
- **Work model**: Hybrid presence in New York City and San Francisco offices; roles are posted for those locations.
- **Engineering culture**: “Exceptionally talented Silicon Valley engineering” combined with industry specialists; strong ownership and impact from day one.

## Sources
1. [Opto Investments Careers](https://www.optoinvest.com/careers)
2. [Opto Investments Homepage](https://www.optoinvest.com/)
3. [Opto Investments About Us](https://www.optoinvest.com/about-us)
4. [Opto Investments LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/optoinvest)
5. [Opto Investments Greenhouse Jobs](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/optoinvest)

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