Staff Software Engineer

About Foresight Data Foresight is the leader in providing Generative AI to the private investment market industry through LLM-powered agents fully integrated into best-in-class web and mobile software. Foresight is solving some of the most challenging data integration, data management and visualization problems for private markets with a revolutionary product that brings together investment sourcing, deal management, portfolio management and finance capabilities in one end-to-end platform. Founded by a team with a history working together at three of the most innovative, demanding, data-driven financial institutions in the world, Blackrock, Point72, and Greycroft, Foresight is a fast-growing pre-Series A company with engineers who have worked at leading tech companies including Amazon, Google, and a host of great startups. This is a rare opportunity to join a team who are building the future of how trillions of dollars of investment capital are allocated, integrated and visualized. Your Opportunity As a Staff Software Engineer, you will play a key role in the design and development of Foresight’s systems, with a focus on data architecture and portfolio reporting capabilities. Working closely with the Director of Engineering, Product, and other engineering partners, you will help build scalable, reliable backend services that support accurate, high-performance reporting for private equity and venture capital clients. This role sits at the intersection of data, systems, and product, contributing hands-on systems development while providing technical guidance and mentorship within the engineering team. Generative AI is a key component of our technology stack, and you will lead the construction of industry leading agentic AI workflows and user experiences. Operating in a fast-growing startup environment, you will gain exposure to the workflows, data complexity, and decision-making processes that underpin the private markets ecosystem. This position reports to the Chief Technology Officer and is based in the New York City metro area, operating on a hybrid schedule, requiring 2–3 days per week onsite (Tribeca). Travel is not expected at this time. Responsibilities Partner with Product and Engineering leaders to scope backend features, contribute to clear technical requirements, and support delivery through agile development cycles. Design, build, and maintain backend services that support portfolio reporting, analytics, and data-driven workflows. Integrate data from multiple internal and external sources, ensuring accuracy, reliability, and performance of reporting systems. Collaborate with Engineering team to design and implement features that leverage data enrichment, machine learning, and AI capabilities. Contribute to backend architecture and data model decisions in alignment with established technical direction. Work closely with frontend and data teams to deliver end-to-end product functionality. Support monitoring and improvement of system-level metrics, including performance, data integrity, and reliability. Mentor junior engineers through code reviews, knowledge sharing, and day-to-day technical guidance. Operate effectively in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with evolving priorities and requirements. Qualifications Required: Bachelors degree in computer science or related field; commensurate years of experience in lieu of degree. Minimum of 6 years of professional full-stack engineering experience, with ownership of complex features or systems. Demonstrated experience writing scalable, maintainable code in JavaScript or TypeScript. Experience building and integrating web services and APIs, including REST and/or GraphQL, HTTP, and JSON. Hands-on experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure. Familiarity with Agile development methodologies (Scrum or similar). Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively with product, frontend, and data partners. Preferred : Experience working in an entrepreneurial or early-stage environment, comfortable operating within a small team. Familiarity with financial data, analytics, or investment-related calculations (VC, PE, or B2B SaaS). Experience building AI features. Application Timeline We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: August, 10th, 2026. Submission does not guarantee selection, and Foresight reserves the right to modify or cancel the hiring process at any time. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We’ll retain all applications for future consideration. Finalists may complete a technical exercise as part of the interview process to demonstrate problem-solving and design judgment. Benefits Overview At Foresight, we invest in our team’s health, well-being, and growth - offering competitive pay and a flexible benefits package that supports employees and their families at every stage. Full-time Employment Opportunities include: Competitive salary and benefits (Health, Dental, Vision, STLB), HSA available Equity eligible Income tax benefits for NY residents Employer-paid short- and long-term disability Flexible paid time off annually, inclusive of holidays Flexible work scheduling Additional wellness and family support programs Benefits offerings may vary by location and employment status. Equal Opportunity & Fair Chance Hiring Foresight is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with applicable laws, including the California Fair Chance Act. ADA Accommodation Statement If you require a reasonable accommodation during the selection process, please reach out through our general contact form or indicate this in your application.