Software Engineer - Vice President at iCapital (Salt Lake City Utah, United States)

iCapital· Salt Lake City Utah, United States·1d ago

Job description

About the Role

iCapital is seeking a Backend Software Engineer at Vice President level. You will design, build, and operate services that power the iCapital platform.

You will collaborate with engineers, product managers, and technical partners throughout the development lifecycle. Our service-oriented platform primarily uses Scala, Ruby, and Python, but prior experience with these languages is not required. We value strong engineering fundamentals and the ability to learn new technologies.

Responsibilities

Design, build, test, deploy, and maintain cloud-based services and APIs.
Translate product and business needs into practical technical solutions.
Own projects from design through production rollout and ongoing support.
Write maintainable code and contribute to technical design decisions.
Participate in code reviews and improve engineering standards.
Build testing, observability, security, and operational readiness into services.
Use AI-assisted development tools responsibly to improve delivery, investigation, and learning.

Qualifications

8+ years experience with a modern programming language such as Ruby, Scala, Python, Java, or TypeScript.
5+ years experience building or integrating with APIs and backend services.
Knowledge of relational or NoSQL databases and data modeling.
Familiarity with automated testing, version control, and modern software delivery practices.
Understanding of cloud application development and distributed systems.
Strong problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills.
Experience using AI-assisted development tools to plan work, refine specifications, delegate tasks, and validate implementation quality.

Benefits

The base salary range for this role is $130,000 to $170,000. iCapital offers a compensation package which includes salary, equity for all full-time employees, and an annual performance bonus. Employees also receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes an employer matched retirement plan, generously subsidized healthcare with 100% employer paid dental, vision, telemedicine, and virtual mental health counseling, parental leave, and unlimited paid time off (PTO).

We believe the best ideas and innovation happen when we are together. Employees in this role will work in the office Monday-Thursday, with the flexibility to work remotely on Friday.

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iCapital is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Why work at iCapital

Culture: iCapital emphasizes open communication, transparency, integrity, collaboration, and excellence. The company has been recognized as a "Best Workplace" by Great Place to Work in Portugal and a "Best Startup Employer" by Forbes.
Growth & Development: The company views learning and development as a critical investment, with career growth initiatives at every level — from recent graduates to senior managers. The company has grown from its 100th employee milestone to hundreds of employees globally, offering significant upward mobility.
Global & Collaborative Environment: With 16 offices worldwide and an industry-leading R&D center in Lisbon, employees work on truly global teams. The company hosts monthly social events and volunteer opportunities.
Benefits: Generous unlimited paid-time off (PTO), employer-matched retirement plan, 100% employer-paid dental, vision, telemedicine, and virtual mental health counseling, and subsidized health care. Benefits vary by country.
Office Policy: Hybrid/office-based presence across global hubs. Offices are described as having fully-stocked kitchens and a collaborative atmosphere.

About iCapital

Company Overview

One-liner: iCapital is the leading global financial technology platform that transforms how financial advisors, asset managers, and wealth managers access and manage alternative investments.
Entity Type: Private (late-stage)
Headquarters: New York City, New York, USA
Founded: 2013
Founders: Lawrence Calcano (Chairman & CEO) and others

Core Business

Primary industry/industries: Fintech, Wealth Management, Alternative Investments
Target customers: B2B – financial advisors, wealth managers, asset managers, and private banks
Mission or purpose statement: "Transform the World’s Investment Industry for Better Outcomes" by streamlining financial operations, enhancing technology infrastructure, and empowering smarter decision-making through reporting and analytics.

Products & Services

iCapital Marketplace: A digital platform connecting wealth advisors and their high-net-worth clients to a curated selection of alternative investment funds (private equity, private credit, real estate, hedge funds).
Enterprise Solutions: White-label technology and operational infrastructure for large financial institutions to offer alternatives to their clients under their own brand.
Data Intelligence: AI-driven data management, reporting, and analytics tools (including capabilities from acquired firms Mirador and AltExchange) that provide portfolio transparency and performance insights.
Annuities Platform: A technology solution for distributing and managing fixed and structured annuities.
Alternatives Distribution: Services that help fund managers and issuers reach new sources of capital through the iCapital network.

Market Standing

Valuation: Over $7.5 billion (as of the company’s most recent capital raise, according to icapital.com/about-us/)
Key Metric: $61.1 billion in active global assets on platform (as of May 31, 2026); over 1,200 fund manager/issuer relationships; 135,000+ financial professional users
Notable Investors/Partners: BlackRock (strategic investment), Ping An, Goldman Sachs, AMG, Hamilton Lane, WestCap, Citi Wealth (acquired its alternative investments feeder platform)
Growth Signals: Completed over $820 million in total capital raised; acquired multiple companies including Mirador (data management), AltExchange (AI-driven tech), and Parallel Markets (digital identity/compliance); recognized by Euromoney as "World’s Best Technology Provider for Wealth Management," named to CNBC’s World Top 250 Fintech Companies, and Forbes Fintech 50

Competitive Advantages

Network Effects: The largest open-architecture platform for alternatives, connecting thousands of advisors, hundreds of fund managers, and large financial institutions.
Scale & Trust: With over $61B in assets and partnerships with the world’s largest banks and asset managers, iCapital has a deeply entrenched position.
End-to-End Technology: A fully integrated suite covering deal sourcing, onboarding, compliance, reporting, and analytics — reducing operational friction for all parties.
Global Reach: 16 offices worldwide (New York, Zurich, London, Hong Kong, Singapore, Tokyo, Toronto, Lisbon, Sydney, Abu Dhabi, and more), providing a truly international footprint.

Strategic Focus

Global Expansion: Deepening presence in Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East.
Platform Expansion: Moving beyond traditional alternatives into structured investments and annuities.
AI & Data Leadership: Leveraging acquisitions like AltExchange to embed AI-driven analytics and automation across the platform.
Institutional Partnerships: White-labeling the platform for large banks and wealth managers to scale alternatives distribution.

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