Whowe are
State Street’s Wealth Custody & Clearing (WC&C)business delivers institutionalgrade custody, clearing, and platform services to wealth managers, brokerdealers, and financial institutionsAs WC&C continues to scale its digital and cloudnative platforms, we are building modern, resilient backend systems that support highvolume financial transactions, real-time data access, andregulatory gradecontrols.
We are seeking a Senior Software Engineerto provide technical leadership across our backend and data platforms, shaping architecture, engineering standards, and system reliability for missioncritical wealth technology.
As a senior technical leader within the WC&C Technology team, you will architect, design, and lead the development ofhigh-scale,low-latencydistributed systemsin acloud nativeenvironmentThis roleoperatesat a staff/principal level, influencing architecture and engineering practices across multiple teams and domains.
You will partner closely with product, data, risk, and business stakeholders to deliver financialgrade systemsthat meet stringent requirements for accuracy, availability, security, and regulatory compliance.
Core Responsibilities
Architect and lead the development of high scale,low latencybackend systemssupporting custody, clearing, and wealth platforms
Define and enforce engineering standards, architectural patterns, and system design principlesacross backend teams
Drive the long-termtechnical vision and architecturefor distributed systems and data platforms
Partner with product, data, and business leaders to translate complex requirements into scalable technical solutions
Mentor senior engineers and serve as a technical multiplier, raising the overall engineering bar across the organization
Lead critical incident response, performance optimization, and system reliability initiatives for production platforms
Evaluate, recommend, and introduce new technologiesaligned with WC&C’s strategic and regulatory objectives
Ensure systems meet enterprise expectations for resiliency, observability, auditability, and security
Required Experience
9+ yearsof backend software engineering experience, with a strong record of building and scaling distributed systems
Demonstrated experienceoperatingat a Staff or Principal Engineer level, influencing multiple teams or technical domains
Provenexpertisedesigning systems with high availability, fault tolerance, and strong data consistency guarantees
Track recordof ownership over largescale architecture decisionsandlong-termsystem evolution
Experience working in production criticalenvironmentswhere reliability, accuracy, and operational excellence are paramount
Domain Expertise – Wealth & Financial Services
Strong understanding of wealth management, brokerage, or financial services platforms
Familiarity with core financial concepts, including:
Portfolio management and rebalancing
Trading systems and order lifecycle management
Market data ingestion and processing
Account structures, tax optimization, or retirement products
Experience building systems requiring high precision (e.g., monetary calculations), full auditability, and regulatory compliance
Working knowledge of financial regulations or standards (e.g., SEC, FINRA, GDPR) is a strong plus
Technical Skills
Deepexpertisein Java, Spring Boot, and microservices basedarchitectures
Strong experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred)and container orchestration (Kubernetes)
Proficiencywith data storage technologies, including PostgreSQL, distributed data stores, and caching layers
Handson experience with event drivenarchitectures, messaging systems (e.g., Kafka), and API design
Strong understanding of system design tradeoffs, including consistency, latency, scalability, and resiliency
Education
Bachelor's or Master'sdegree in computer science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field
Equivalent practical experience will be considered
Why State Street
Work on institutional gradeplatformsthat support global wealth and custody markets
Influence architecture and engineering standards at enterprise scale
Partner closely with senior technology, product, and business leaders
Competitive compensation, benefits, andlong-termcareer growth opportunities
Salary Range:
$120,000 - $202,500 Annual
The range quoted above applies to the role in the location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the location above, the applicable range could differ.
Employees are eligible to participate in State Street’s comprehensive benefits program, which includes: our retirement savings plan (401K) with company match; insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages; paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities; access to our Employee Assistance Program; incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans); and, eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans.
For a full overview, visit https://hrportal.ehr.com/statestreet/Home
Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success.
We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.
Discover more information on jobs at StateStreet.com/careers
Read our CEO Statement
Job Application Disclosure:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
At State Street, we deliver leading investment platforms, data, expertise, and solutions that accelerate performance and better decision making.
With over 200 years of global financial leadership, we equip institutional investors through a comprehensive suite of capabilities:
Investment Services: Integrated front-to-back solutions across custody, accounting, and operations.
Investment Management: Index and active strategies from one of the world’s largest asset managers.
Markets: Multi-asset trading, FX solutions, and data-driven research to enhance portfolio value.
Who We Are
• 50,000+ employees worldwide
• Active in 100+ markets
• #1 in ETF servicing
What You’ll Find Here
• Executive perspectives and thought leadership
• Timely market commentary and macro insights
• Our views on investment operations, ETFs, private markets, and digital finance
• Stories reflecting our culture, values and commitment to diversity and inclusion
