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Senior Site Reliability Engineer

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About Altruist

Altruist is the modern custodian built exclusively for independent financial advisors that combines a self-clearing brokerage firm with intuitive software for account opening, trading, reporting, and billing — all in one streamlined solution. Financial advisors across the U.S. have partnered with Altruist to reduce costs, save time, grow their business, and provide better outcomes for their clients. Our mission is to make financial advice better, more affordable, and accessible to everyone — but we can’t do it alone. We’re seeking exceptional talent to join our team. That’s where you come in!

If you’re passionate about challenging the status quo and making a meaningful impact in the financial advice industry, we’d love to meet you!

But first, our values

Kindness - Kindness doesn’t just equal niceness. We listen to understand. We embrace, and encourage healthy debate and diverse perspectives. We approach conflict openly, honestly, and respectfully.

Brilliance - Humility is the skill we’re most proud of and possessing a growth mindset is always top of mind. We take ownership in everything we touch; regularly using our unique superpowers to reach a common goal as a team. We succeed and fail as one.

Grit - When challenges arise, we stay laser focused on achieving our mission and finding a way forward, even when it’s hard. We are nimble and maintain a sense of urgency, swiftly adapting to change and overcoming obstacles.

The opportunity

Altruist is in the midst of an exceptional growth phase and we’re excited to hire our first Senior Site Reliability Engineer to join our growing team. This is a high-impact role where you'll play a key part in building and maintaining the reliability of systems that power our fintech platform—serving thousands of advisors and their clients across the country.

Your impact

Lead the design and implementation of complex, scalable systems on AWS and Kubernetes: Architect highly reliable infrastructure for a fast-growing, cloud-native platform.
Support critical fintech business logic applications built in Java: Ensure the systems that power our core advisor and investment tools are robust, secure, and high-performing.
Mentor junior SREs and engineers: Champion reliability best practices and help grow a strong, collaborative engineering culture.
Own strategies for incident response, disaster recovery, and capacity planning: Help keep our systems resilient and our customers confident.
Partner with product and engineering teams to define and monitor SLOs/SLIs: Turn metrics into actionable reliability goals.
Drive initiatives to improve performance, reliability, and infrastructure cost-efficiency: Look for opportunities to automate, optimize, and scale smarter.

What you bring

Experience - 7+ years of experience working in Site Reliability Engineering or a related roles: A proven track record of maintaining and improving system reliability.
- Expertise in AWS services and Kubernetes, including infrastructure as code tools like Terraform: Deep knowledge of cloud services and container orchestration.
- Strong programming skills and experience with automation frameworks: Proficiency in programming, scripting and automating tasks to enhance system efficiency.
- Experience supporting Java-based business applications: Familiarity with Java application deployment and performance tuning.
- Experience with DevOps infrastructure tools and AI technologies: Knowledge of tools that support DevOps practices and AI frameworks is a plus.
- Experience with Apache Spark and AI technologies: Familiarity with big data processing frameworks and AI integration is a big plus.
Education - Ideally looking for a B.A. / B.S. degree in relevant fields such as Computer Science.
Technical aptitude - You’re technologically savvy and can easily get up to speed on modern tech stacks.
Ownership - The pride you put into every aspect of your work is unparalleled and undeniable
Superb communication - Intentional dialogue is a superpower. You listen as well as you share your perspective with others.
Resilience - We’re inspired by your unwavering determination to achieve success, no matter the adversity you face along the way.
Assurance - Your confidence is brilliant, yet ego-less. You possess a strong knowledge base, the ability to discover the unknown, and are open to differing perspectives.
Creative problem solving - Identifying the problem is simply not enough. You’re instinctually creative with your approach in finding solutions to roadblocks.

San Francisco, CA salary range

$170,000—$226,000 USD

What we bring

Attracting and retaining top-tier talent is a priority. We are proud of the culture we’ve built and are cognizant of the ever-changing professional landscape. Our dynamic offering of perks and benefits are tailored for you to feel your best while doing your best.

A hybrid work schedule for most positions to promote strong, in-person collaboration and a healthy work-life-balance.
Stunning, amenity-filled office spaces in Culver City, CA, San Francisco, CA, and Dallas, TX. Our offices are intentionally designed for comfort, collaboration, and productivity.
Competitive pay, as well as equity for eligible positions
Premium healthcare, dental, and vision insurance plans
401k savings plan with matching contributions and immediate vesting
Generous paid parental leave
Professional growth and development opportunities including an employee mobility program and an annual L&D budget allocation for each employee
Physical and emotional wellness programs that nurture both your mind and body
Company perks program (includes discounts on pet insurance, fitness, cell phone plans, entertainment and travel, etc.)
Financial guidance program (includes counseling on navigating debt, tracking personal spend, saving and planning goals, home-purchasing preparedness, etc.)

Total compensation includes a competitive benefits package along with equity in the form of Stock Options (ISOs) for eligible roles. For salaried positions, a salary offer will be determined by a number of factors including experience, skill level, internal pay equity, geographic location, and other relevant business considerations. We review all employee pay and compensation programs regularly to ensure fair, equitable, and competitive pay. At Altruist, we are committed to providing fair, equitable, and competitive compensation by leveraging market data to inform our pay bands. Base salaries will be reviewed at regular intervals throughout the year, typically in conjunction with performance review cycles. By evaluating compensation on a regular basis, we are able to reward high performance and ensure all employees have opportunities for growth.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Altruist we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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What You Should Know About Senior Site Reliability Engineer, Altruist

At Altruist, we’re on a mission to transform the financial advice industry, and we want you to join us as our first Senior Site Reliability Engineer in sunny San Francisco, California! In this integral role, you will help build and maintain the reliability of our dynamic fintech platform that serves thousands of independent financial advisors across the country. Your expertise in designing scalable systems on AWS and Kubernetes will be pivotal as you architect cloud-native infrastructure tailored for fast-paced growth. This is not just a job; it's a chance to make a meaningful impact! Collaborate with talented engineers to support crucial Java-based business applications while mentoring junior team members to elevate our engineering culture. You’ll have the opportunity to lead incident response strategies and drive initiatives for improving performance and cost-efficiency. With an open, kind-hearted environment that values creativity and resilience, you'll feel right at home at Altruist. Additionally, we believe in investing in our team; hence you can expect a competitive salary, equity options, and a range of health benefits. If you’re ready to embrace challenges and leverage your skills to revolutionize financial services, we encourage you to bring your passion and expertise to Altruist. Let’s make financial advice better together!

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What are the main responsibilities of a Senior Site Reliability Engineer at Altruist?

As a Senior Site Reliability Engineer at Altruist, your key responsibilities will include designing and implementing scalable systems on AWS and Kubernetes, supporting critical business applications built in Java, mentoring junior engineers, and strategizing incident responses and disaster recovery. You'll drive initiatives for improving infrastructure performance and ensuring reliability, making your contribution crucial to our fintech platform.