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Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Hybrid
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AssetMark is a leading strategic provider of innovative investment and consulting solutions serving independent financial advisors. We provide investment, relationship, and practice management solutions that advisors use in helping clients achieve wealth, independence, and purpose.
We’re looking for a Senior Application Engineer to play a critical role in designing, building, and evolving the core applications that power our platform. This is a senior-level position for a hands-on technical leader who thrives on solving complex challenges, shaping architectural direction, and mentoring others.
You’ll own significant application domains, influence strategic technical decisions, and deliver scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions that directly impact thousands of financial advisors. If you’re passionate about engineering excellence and meaningful business outcomes, this role offers both.
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.
Responsibilities:
Technical Leadership & Architecture
Lead the end-to-end design and implementation of complex features and systems
Drive architectural decisions and guide the evolution toward target-state architecture
Evaluate and recommend scalable, secure solutions for complex engineering challenges
Identify performance bottlenecks and implement optimization strategies
Ensure systems are resilient, maintainable, and aligned with long-term platform strategy
Advanced Development & Engineering Excellence
Build reusable components and design patterns that elevate the broader engineering organization
Balance feature velocity with technical debt reduction, secure coding, and design system adoption
Elevate engineering standards through thoughtful code reviews and best practices
Improve development processes within and across squads
Leverage deep system knowledge to troubleshoot and resolve incidents effectively
Execution & Team Leadership
Lead delivery of complex initiatives across multiple development cycles
Coordinate work across engineers and proactively remove technical blockers
Drive agile ceremonies and foster high-performing team dynamics
Continuously improve team productivity, quality, and delivery predictability
Balance speed and quality without compromising technical integrity
Mentorship & Cross-Functional Collaboration
Mentor engineers and cultivate technical growth within the team
Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions in partnership with Product
Communicate architectural trade-offs and constraints clearly to stakeholders
Represent Engineering in cross-functional planning and strategic discussions
Partner closely with Information Security and Compliance teams to ensure regulatory alignment
What You Bring
Technical Expertise
Deep experience building modern applications using contemporary frameworks and technologies
Strong command of software architecture patterns, microservices, and API design
Proven experience with scalability, reliability, and performance optimization
Advanced knowledge of database design, data modeling, and query optimization
Hands-on experience with Microsoft SQL Server, SSIS (ETL), SSRS, SQL Server Agent
Hands-on experience with cloud-native architectures and DevOps practices
Strong understanding of security best practices, especially in regulated environments
Leadership & Impact
Demonstrated ability to influence architectural direction and technical strategy
Experience mentoring engineers and elevating team capabilities
Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Ownership mindset with a bias toward action and accountability
Education & Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
6–9 years of progressive software engineering experience
Experience leading complex, cross-functional application initiatives
Strong background in agile development environments
Experience in wealth management, fintech, or other regulated industries preferred
Experience in C#, .Net, ASP.NET MVC, .Net Core, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and Microsoft SQL
Knowledge in modern front-end technologies like React or Angular
Compensation: The Base Salary range for this position is between $155,000-$175,000.
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.