Director of Engineering (Platform)
Company: Ethic
Location: New York City
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Director of Engineering - Platform What you’ll do: As part of
our team, you will lead the architecture and implementation of web
services, APIs, data stores, and infrastructure for the Ethic
platform, our client facing portal application. You’ll get to work
with the latest technology paradigms on Google Cloud including
modularity, functional programming and reactive applications. More
specifically you’ll: Architect and build high-performance,
responsive web services and APIs to support our client-facing asset
management platforms Model the business data into the right data
store Add automations to the infrastructure Hands-on code, write
unit testing and conduct code reviews Work directly with Ethic's
engineering, product, design, and business teams throughout all
phases of the software development lifecycle Who you are: You
identify with our company Principles that define our culture, guide
our actions, and allow us to do our best work: We are In Service of
others - our clients, our colleagues, the company, and the world.
We strive to be World Class - the best at what we do. You’re a
problem solver, able to and interested in learning new things
quickly to solve unique and challenging problems. You are driven,
possess a strong work ethic, a bias towards action, and a desire to
win as a team. You can communicate clearly and concisely in a
variety of mediums. You operate with high integrity, doing the
right thing when no one is looking. You take a long-term view
towards contributing to a strong team with a culture of feedback.
You’re passionate about positively impacting the future of our
planet and humanity. What you’ll bring to the table: 7 years of
working experience Expert knowledge of Java Expert knowledge of
RDBMS. NoSQL experience a plus Strong understanding of functional
programming paradigms Understand the unique set of performance
challenges, concerns, and tradeoffs inherent to web applications
Familiarity with unit testing tools Proven track record delivering
performant web applications Strong knowledge of data structures,
algorithms, and software architecture Passionate about software and
technology About Ethic: We at Ethic partner with advisors and
institutions to deliver personalized, values-aligned, and tax-smart
investing. Our technology enables sophisticated investment
solutions through a simple and engaging client experience. We
empower advisors and institutions to deliver investments that
reflect what matters most to them and their clients. We're backed
by investors including Oak HC/FT, Nyca Partners, Fidelity, UBS,
Jordan Park Group, and Kapor Capital. We are an SEC Registered
Investment Adviser based in New York City. Our team is committed to
fostering an environment that brings together diverse voices,
perspectives, and lived experiences. We are striving to drive
positive outcomes for investors and to contribute to a more
sustainable and prosperous future for the world. Compensation &
Benefits: Compensation at Ethic is a combination of base salary,
equity (stock options) in the company, and benefits. The base
salary for this role will range from $250,000-$270,000 per year,
commensurate with experience. Our benefits package includes;
Medical, dental & vision insurance – premiums 100% covered by Ethic
(includes dependents) 401k with sustainable investment options and
a 3.5% employer match Unlimited paid time off 16-weeks of paid
parental leave An annual $600 wellness & education stipend An
annual $1,000 professional development reimbursement Sponsored
employee resource groups Regular lunch & learns and volunteering
opportunities A fully-stocked office in lower Manhattan the
flexibility to regularly work remotely Location: New York, NY
(in-office at least 3 days a week) Submit an application: If you
are interested in applying for this role, please submit both a
resume and a cover letter below. Ethic values the diversity of our
team and welcomes applications from all backgrounds and life
experiences. In order to continuously grow a diverse team, we are
taking a data-driven approach to understanding and iterating our
hiring practices.
Keywords: Ethic, West Hartford , Director of Engineering (Platform), IT / Software / Systems , New York City, Connecticut
