Associate Software Engineer

Base Salary: $139k - $162k

Job Summary:

We are on the lookout for a passionate and driven Associate (~2+ YoE) Software Engineer to join our dynamic and innovative team at Teragonia. In this exciting role, you will have the unique opportunity to dive into a diverse range of software engineering tasks, including frontend and backend development, database management, automation using scripting languages, third-party API integration, crafting tests, creating build pipelines, designing and maintaining operational systems, and offering technical assistance to other internal teams.

In short, you, our candidate, may be asked to do just about anything related to software engineering - and as our ideal candidate, the opportunity to learn, grow, and build great systems at such a dynamic and fast pace should excite you.

We are committed to the growth and development of our team through focused education, cross-functional experiences, and mentorship. We are particularly interested in candidates who are committed to a long-term career with us and are excited to be part of our thriving, collaborative, and forward-thinking team.

Responsibilities:

• Engage in a diverse set of software engineering tasks as needed, which include:
• Design and implement UI/UX concepts using HTML, CSS, and Typescript.
• Develop frontend web applications utilizing popular frameworks such as Angular, React, or Svelte.
• Write backend web application code in Python or Node.js.
• Manage SQL and noSQL databases.
• Craft unit and integration tests to ensure software quality.
• Establish build pipelines using Github Actions or similar tools.
• Investigate and prototype available products, tools, and APIs to enhance our offerings.
• Use scripting languages to automate routine tasks.
• Work with cloud-based systems such as virtual machines, containers, serverless compute/functions, and other cloud-based services.
• Live within commuting range of Chicago (if <3 YoE).

• Help handle highly exceptional incidents (loss of availability, security, etc.) during off-hours.

• Perform other responsibilities as needed from time to time due to the nature of Teragonia being a startup.

Company Summary:

Teragonia, a robustly capitalized startup with a well-established clientele, is dedicated to transforming the financial sponsor universe through cutting-edge data science and AI solutions. Our mission is to reimagine how financial sponsors execute their investment thesis, from sourcing to exit, and maximize value to all stakeholders. We seek to accomplish this mission through an industry-aligned operating model that optimally blends business domain knowledge, technology, and quantitative techniques.

Our core offerings include: (i) business intelligence applications, (ii) enterprise solutions that provide data science and operations research-driven insights to business users, and (iii) data science consulting.

Teragonia offers an expansive career development platform through cross-learning within our multidisciplinary structure. We nurture a diverse, inclusive, collaborative, respectful, and collegial environment. Our competitive compensation package aligns with industry leaders, encompassing 401k contribution matching, medical insurance, and additional benefits.

Engineering Division Flexible Work Policy:

At Teragonia, we believe that you should be empowered to choose the work environment that best suits your needs, fostering harmony in work, personal, and family life. A flexible workspace allows you to focus, work, and flow without interruption. Simultaneously, we recognize that in-person interactions often lead to the most effective brainstorming, planning, and team-building experiences.

For candidates living in the Chicago metropolitan area: we only expect your presence in the office for work and team-building activities that are most productive in person, based on business or team needs. We do not impose specific days for in-office attendance.

For candidates living outside the Chicago metropolitan area or its suburbs: we understand that distance may make occasional in-person collaboration challenging. Instead, we’ll ask that you travel to our headquarters for important events, such as brainstorming and planning sessions or team-building events. If we open an office near you in future, the same flexible work policy would apply as for our Chicago candidates now.

For more junior applicants (less than 3 years of professional experience), we are looking for candidates living in, or willing to relocate to, the Chicago metropolitan area so that we can provide you with greater support and mentorship as you grow in your career. If you are willing to to relocate, we will r