Senior Software Engineer I, Fund Admin, Financial Reporting at Carta

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Venture Capital, Private Equity, Private CreditIndustries

Requirements

Years of professional software development experience, particularly with Python
Strong technical skills and works well across teams — trusted partner to other engineering leaders and managers
Thrives in ambiguity — brings ideas to the table and helps shape the path forward
Designs and implements systems that are clear, maintainable, and correct, whether greenfield or legacy
Excited to own work end-to-end: from the first line of code, through cohort releases, to a full production rollout
Moves fast, but knows when to build for the long term

Responsibilities

Partner with internal stakeholders to plan, design, and iterate on financial reporting features that meet client needs
Enable the financial reporting team to deliver time-critical outputs by building scalable, reliable systems and continuously improving the technical foundation
Innovate on AI-enabled reporting capabilities to provide clients with customizable, insight-driven reporting experiences
Collaborate closely with teams across Fund Admin R&D to solve meaningful problems and deliver impactful results
Build software for fund administration, including money movement, event-based general accounting ledger, profit waterfalls, rule-based engines for reconciliations and allocations, workflow orchestrations, investment performance tracking, and incorporation tooling

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Software EngineeringERP SystemsFund AdministrationFinancial ReportingVenture Capital Software

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What team will I be working with as a Senior Software Engineer I in Fund Admin, Financial Reporting?

You will join the R&D team of learners, builders, experts, and leaders in the Fund Administration group, specifically the Financial Reporting Team focused on building solutions for accurate, timely, and flexible reporting.

What does the Financial Reporting Team focus on?

The team partners with internal stakeholders to plan, design, and iterate on financial reporting features, and enables the financial reporting team to deliver time-critical outputs through scalable, reliable systems.

What kind of projects does the Fund Administration group work on?

The group builds the next generation of software for venture capital, including tools for launching funds, tracking analytics and performance, fund accounting, money movement, event-based general accounting ledger, profit waterfalls, reconciliations, allocations, workflow orchestrations, and investment performance tracking.

Is this a remote position or are there office requirements?

This information is not specified in the job description. For more details on offices and culture, check the Carta careers page.

What is the salary or compensation for this Senior Software Engineer role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

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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