Carta

Senior Software Engineer I

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Venture Capital, Private Equity, Private Credit, Financial Services, SoftwareIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess years of professional software development experience, particularly with Python, and a strong technical skillset that allows them to work effectively across teams. They should thrive in ambiguous environments and demonstrate a full-stack mindset, comfortable working across the stack including React/TypeScript, Django/Python, and Kubernetes.

Responsibilities

As a Senior Software Engineer I at Carta, you will contribute as a full team member, working on projects that directly support Carta’s revenue goals and improve the experience for all users. You will design and implement systems that are clear, maintainable, and correct, whether they are greenfield or legacy, and you will own work end-to-end from the initial code to production rollout. You will also contribute to building solutions for Limited Partners (LPs) including developing a Closings product and improving the platform for complex ownership structures.

Skills

Software Development
Venture Capital
Fund Administration
Cap Tables
Valuations
Equity Programs
Compensation Management
R&D
Greenfield Development

Carta

Financial platform for fundraising and equity management

About Carta

Carta provides a platform that helps businesses, particularly startups and investment firms, manage their fundraising processes more efficiently. The platform offers a variety of tools and services that assist in asset management, back office automation, and portfolio insights. One of its standout features is the use of machine learning to provide real-time market intelligence, which helps businesses make informed decisions about employee compensation. Additionally, Carta simplifies the process of equity sales for employees and investors, making it easier to navigate what can often be a complicated area. Unlike many competitors, Carta focuses on providing a comprehensive suite of services that not only streamline fundraising but also support audit, tax, and valuation needs. The goal of Carta is to make the fundraising journey faster, easier, and more cost-effective for its clients.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2012Year Founded
$1,097MTotal Funding
SERIES_GCompany Stage
Fintech, AI & Machine Learning, Financial ServicesIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Free lunch and snacks
Equity
Employee liquidity every 12-18 months

Risks

Increased competition from startups like Slice threatens Carta's market share.
Recent data breach raises concerns about Carta's data security.
Decline in venture deal count on Carta's platform indicates potential business slowdown.

Differentiation

Carta offers a comprehensive platform for managing equity electronically.
Carta provides real-time market intelligence powered by machine learning.
Carta simplifies equity sales for employees, stakeholders, and investors.

Upsides

Increased demand for digital equity management solutions benefits Carta.
Corporate Transparency Act creates a new market for Carta's compliance solutions.
Rising Series A valuations boost demand for Carta's services.

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