Senior Application Engineer

Job Description:

AssetMark is a leading wealth management platform dedicated to empowering independent financial advisors. AssetMark's mission is to enable financial advisors to make a profound difference in the lives of their clients. Over 10,000 advisors partner with AssetMark for our investment offerings, innovative technology, advanced services, and expertise, which they use to delight their clients and grow their businesses.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Senior Application Engineer to lead the design and implementation of complex application features and systems. This senior role involves owning significant application areas, driving architectural decisions, and mentoring junior engineers while delivering high-impact solutions for financial advisors. You'll work at the intersection of technical excellence and business impact, ensuring our applications are scalable, secure, and user-friendly.

We can only consider candidates for this position who are able to accommodate a hybrid work schedule and are close to our Charlotte, NC office.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Leadership & Architecture:

• Design and implement complex features and application systems end-to-end
• Contribute significantly to architectural decisions for application development
• Drive AssetMark towards target architecture through thoughtful implementation choices
• Evaluate and recommend technical approaches for complex application challenges
• Identify and address performance bottlenecks in application systems

Advanced Development & Quality:

• Create reusable patterns and components that benefit the entire application development team
• Balance technical debt with feature development alongside secure coding and design library adoption
• Improve development practices and processes, both for squad and across squads
• Ensure code quality through comprehensive reviews and established standards
• Use knowledge of systems and dependencies to bring resolution to incidents/outages

Process & Team Leadership:

• Lead execution of complex features across multiple development cycles
• Implement process improvements that enhance team productivity and code quality
• Coordinate work across multiple developers and resolve technical blockers
• Run agile ceremonies for the team and train others on effective practices
• Balance quality with delivery timelines while maintaining technical excellence

Mentorship & Collaboration:

• Mentor engineers on technical skills and application development best practices
• Translate business needs into technical solutions in partnership with product managers
• Communicate technical constraints constructively to stakeholders
• Represent engineering in cross-functional meetings and strategic discussions
• Serve as trusted partner for information security and compliance teams

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Deep expertise in application development with modern frameworks and technologies
• Strong understanding of software architecture patterns, microservices, and API design
• Experience with performance optimization, scalability, and system reliability
• Advanced knowledge of database design, optimization, and data modeling
• Expertise in cloud-native development and DevOps practices
• Understanding of security best practices for financial services applications
• Proven ability to lead technical decisions and influence architectural direction
• Strong mentorship and communication skills

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field
• 5-8 years of software engineering experience with demonstrated technical leadership
• Experience leading complex application development projects
• Track record of mentoring junior engineers and improving team processes
• Experience with wealth management, fintech, or regulated industry applications preferred
• Strong background in agile development and cross-functional collaboration

Why Join AssetMark?

• Lead development of mission-critical applications serving thousands of financial advisors
• Drive technical decisions that shape the future of wealth management technology
• Mentor and develop engineering talent in a collaborative, growth-focused environment
• Work with cutting-edge technology while solving complex business challenges
• Significant impact on product success and advisor experience

Compensation: The Base Salary range for this position is between $165,000-$185,000.

This information reflects a base salary range that AssetMark reasonably expects to pay for the position based on a number of factors which may include job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and actual work location. This position will also be eligible for additional variable incentive compensation and competitive benefits.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US to be considered. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

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Who We Are & What We Offer:

We are AssetMark, a company on the move, shaping the future of financial services. Growth is in our DNA. Every day, we combine technology, insight, and collaboration to create new possibilities for advisors, for our people and for our investors. At AssetMark your ideas matter; they’re heard, valued, and drive meaningful change. Join a team that sets new standards and creates space for you to thrive and do your best work. 

Our Mission 

Our mission is simple: to help our 10,500+ financial advisors make a meaningful difference in their clients’ lives. We do this by combining powerful technology, holistic support, and expert consulting to help advisors run stronger, more efficient businesses. Backed by a comprehensive suite of investment solutions and a trust company that boasts of $150B+ AUM, our platform empowers advisors to deliver exceptional service and an outstanding client experience.

Our Values 

Heart. Client Success. Integrity. Respect. Excellence. Our values are how we show up every day.  

We believe in: 

• Leading with Heart, in truly making a difference in the lives of others: teammates, clients, investors and communities. 

• Obsessing over Client Success, bringing a relentless focus on what matters to clients that sets us apart and creates loyal, lasting relationships. 

• Unyielding Integrity, doing what’s right, always. Even when it’s hard. 

• Collective Respect, in being authentic, inclusive and valuing all voices while winning together. 

• Operating with Excellence, in learning fast, continuously improving, innovating and collaborating to find new and better solutions.  

These values shape our culture, guide our decisions, and define what it means to be part of the AssetMark family. 

Our Culture & Benefits 

Our culture brings our mission and values to life. Here, we do what’s right, embrace diverse ideas, and innovate together. We also offer a wide range of benefits to support you and your family—because thriving at work starts with thriving in life. 

• Flex Time or Paid Time Off and Sick Time Off 

• 401K – 6% Employer Match 

• Medical, Dental, Vision – HDHP or PPO 

• HSA – Employer contribution (HDHP only) 

• Volunteer Time Off 

• Career Development / Recognition 

• Fitness Reimbursement 

• Hybrid Work Schedule 

   

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, AssetMark is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued.