--- title: 'Software Engineer at Sydecar' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/software-engineer-sydecar-san-francisco-mv02f6tbqzx7' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-23' --- # Software Engineer at Sydecar - **Company:** Sydecar - **Location:** San Francisco, CA - **Compensation:** $150k–$170k - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** hybrid - **Posted:** 2026-09-10 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-23 - **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/sydecar/8d3bf4f8-0490-4758-a874-62e3f39ab9eb ## Job description ## About Us Sydecar is on a mission to transform the world of private markets. Our goal is to make these markets more accessible, transparent, and liquid, and we're achieving this by revolutionizing the way investment vehicles are created and executed. At Sydecar, we're not just a platform; we're a trusted partner in venture capital. We're dedicated to simplifying and standardizing the private investing experience, empowering capital allocators to discover and support visionary entrepreneurs who are shaping the future. Our platform is designed with ease and efficiency in mind. We take care of all the behind-the-scenes tasks, from automating banking, ensuring compliance, handling contracts, managing taxes, to streamlining reporting. This leaves investors the freedom to concentrate on what matters most: making valuable deals and nurturing meaningful relationships. Join us at Sydecar, as we lead the charge in revolutionizing private investing. Locations: San Francisco or New York City (Hybrid – 2 to 3 days per week in office) ## About the opportunity We’re seeking a full stack Software Engineer who is passionate about creating impactful solutions and excited to explore the fintech landscape. As a member of our engineering department, you will be responsible for contributing to the design, development, and maintenance of our software applications. Our technology stack consists of JavaScript & TypeScript for the front end and back end, PostgreSQL for our database, and we are completely cloud based. We also use React, Nest.js and Prisma. Our software development is AI-centric and requires demonstrated experience leveraging agentic software development workflows. ## About the team We’re hiring across multiple teams and are excited to match engineers with roles that align with their interests and strengths. Whether you’re full stack, front end–focused, or more backend–oriented, we have opportunities that fit your skill set and where you want to grow. ## What you'll be doing - Design and build multi-part solutions to story tasks, taking into account risk mitigation and advanced testing processes, including building tests using React Testing Library and Playwright. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management, quality assurance, and technical support to deliver high-quality software products. - Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices. - Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies, applying this knowledge to improve our software development processes and products. ## What we're looking for - Strong communicators and collaborators. - At least 3 years of experience as a software engineer, working with Object Oriented Programming languages. - Ability to clearly and concisely communicate complex ideas to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. - Proven track record of delivering high-quality software products on time and within budget. Bonus if you have - Strength in TypeScript and JavaScript. - Comfortable with React and a Node.js based backend framework. Even better if you’re familiar with elements of our stack (Nest.js, Prisma, GCP). - Experience writing unit and E2E tests. - Experience with Agile development methodologies and version control systems such as Git. - Knowledge of cloud-based technologies such as GCP. - Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools such as Jenkins or Docker. - Prior experience working in FinTech. - Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. You’ll enjoy these benefits - Competitive salary and bonus program - PTO and flexible sick leave - Generously covered medical, dental, vision - Stock options program - 401k program with 4% employer match - Personal data plan reimbursement - Annual professional development stipend - Annual wellness stipend - Workspace allotment - Commuter benefits - Life insurance - Parental leave for all employees ## Compensation Our total compensation package includes three components: a competitive base salary, a generous annual bonus plan of up to 10%, plus equity giving you a real ownership stake in a fast-growing company. We're open to multiple levels for Software Engineers in this position. We will work with you to determine and confirm where you fit within our leveling. Our Total Cash Compensation (Base+Bonus) range for this role is: Software Engineer 1 - $135,000 - $150,000 Base, 10% Bonus, Stock Options Software Engineer 2 - $165,000 - 185,000 Base, 10% Bonus, Stock Options The Total Cash Compensation range listed for this position is an estimate based on market data and internal benchmarking and does not guarantee a specific salary at the time of hire. Actual compensation may vary depending on experience, qualifications, performance and other factors. Sydecar’s values Our values are important to the way we live and work at Sydecar. They guide our priorities, behaviors and interactions. Be Committed As a team, we rise to meet challenges and recognize that we become stronger and develop character when facing adversity. Be Excellent We measure our success not just by what we achieve, but by how we achieve it—through integrity, creativity, elegance, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Excellence is not just doing things well—it's looking for ways to do them better. Be Humble Humility is our key to personal and professional growth. We appreciate that great ideas can come from anywhere, regardless of seniority, pedigree, or experience. We care more about collective outcomes than who gets credit or who does what. We try to not let our ego cloud our judgment. Win Together Winning is no accident. It is the result of collective hard work, perseverance, sacrifice, and most of all, loving what we do. Winning requires that we give extra—sometimes winning calls for late nights or extra effort, and we show up for clients and each other with urgency and heart. While excellence is a journey, winning is a destination. Sydecar is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Sydecar are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Sydecar will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Sydecar encourages applicants of all ages. ## About Sydecar ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Sydecar provides a frictionless deal execution platform that automates banking, compliance, contracts, and reporting for venture fund and syndicate managers, enabling them to form and manage Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) and funds. - **Entity Type**: Private (Series A; total funding ~$35.6M as of November 2024) - **Headquarters**: San Francisco, California, USA (with hubs in New York and Seattle) - **Founded**: 2021 - **Founders**: Nik Talreja (Co-Founder & CEO) ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Private market infrastructure / Venture capital and private equity enablement - **Target customers**: B2B – emerging and established venture fund managers, syndicate leads, and general partners (GPs) - **Mission**: Build the infrastructure that powers private markets. ## Products & Services - **Sydecar Platform (SaaS)**: An all-in-one deal execution platform that handles SPV and fund formation, investor onboarding, banking, compliance (KYC/AML), contract generation, tax reporting, and capital calls. The platform is designed to eliminate back-office overhead so managers can focus on sourcing deals and building investor relationships. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed - **Key Metric**: $1.1B in assets under administration (as of mid-2025); $1.0M annual revenue (LinkedIn estimate) - **Total Funding**: ~$35.6M across multiple rounds, including: - Seed round (2021) led by TechU Ventures - Seed round (April 2022): $8.3M from 21 investors - Venture round (January 2023): $8.1M - Series A (November 2024): $11.0M led by Deciens Capital - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Deciens Capital, TechU Ventures; leadership includes alumni from Cooley, AngelList, Citi, and SS&C - **Growth Signals**: 800+ deal sponsors (GPs), 20,000+ LP investments, 1,000+ investment vehicles; headcount of 77 employees with +1.2% monthly growth; 21 active job postings (as of mid-2025) ## Competitive Advantages - **Deep automation of the full SPV lifecycle** – banking, compliance, legal, and reporting are bundled into one platform, reducing setup time to next business day. - **Trusted by thousands of venture managers** – the platform has processed billions in assets, signaling strong product-market fit and network effects. - **Long runway and healthy unit economics** – several years of cash runway, allowing the company to invest without near-term fundraising pressure. - **Standards-first approach** – built for professional investors with compliance and security at the core. ## Strategic Focus - Continue scaling the platform to serve a larger share of private market activity, moving from SPVs to full fund administration. - Deepen integrations with banking, tax, and legal partners to further reduce friction for GPs. - Expand the team across engineering, product, sales, and operations to support rapid customer growth. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Tight-knit, values-driven team with principles of “Be Excellent,” “Be Humble,” “Be Committed,” and “Win Together.” Inclusive environment where every voice matters. - **Work model**: Hybrid – hubs in San Francisco, New York, and Seattle; typically 2 days on-site, 3 days remote. - **Benefits**: Competitive salary + bonus, stock options, 401k with 4% employer match, generous medical/dental/vision, parental leave, PTO, annual professional development stipend, wellness stipend, workspace allotment, commuter benefits, life insurance, personal data plan reimbursement. - **Engineering culture**: Uses modern stack (TypeScript, React, PostgreSQL, Google Cloud, Terraform); staff engineers and senior roles are actively hiring. Emphasis on solving hard problems together. ## Sources 1. [sydecar.io](https://sydecar.io/) 2. [sydecar.io/careers](https://sydecar.io/careers) 3. [sydecar.io/about](https://sydecar.io/about) 4. [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/sydecar-sydecario) 5. 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