Software Engineer

The Role

This permanent position is part of a Sixth Street’s growing technology team. We are building a cloud native (AWS) stack from the ground up to automate complex business processes across our firm. We are obsessed with infrastructure as code, automation, testing, and shipping code. This is an opportunity to help shape the frameworks and patterns that we use to deliver quality software into the hands of our users.

This is a full-time in office (hybrid) role based in our Austin or New York office.

About our Product and Stack

• We are automating complex Expense and Accounting workflows to streamline work for our internal users
• We are heavily Python / AWS centric, leaning on containerized services and service-oriented-architecture
• We use Github Actions for CI/CD
• We use Cloudformation and CDK for Infrastructure as Code

Core Responsibilities

• Work within an agile team, designing and developing software components and systems
• Full ownership of software components and services from design to post-production monitoring
• Work with tools like GitHub, Jira, Docker, Snowflake, Postgres, and various AWS offerings

What We Value

• Highly motivated, entrepreneurial, and team-oriented candidates with strong problem-solving skills
• Team orientation and influencing skills
• High Trust and Integrity
• Strategic / Entrepreneurial Mindset
• Strong combination of organizational and interpersonal/communication skills

Preferred

• 2-5 years’ experience in professional software development. Degree in Computer Science or STEM field preferred
• Excellent programming skills in a major programming language. Python experience preferred
• Experience working with relational and “NoSQL” data stores
• Passion for CI/CD and shipping well-engineered code in a repeatable and reliable way.
• Comfortable working in a Unix shell
• Curiosity and hunger to keep learning
• Strong sense of urgency; ability to execute quickly and efficiently with strong attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities
• Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple teams
• Strong prioritization and project management skills
• Comfort working in a high growth, iterative environment

Compensation

The base salary for this position is expected to be between $110,000 and $150,000. The base salary offered to the selected candidate will be commensurate with a candidate’s relevant experience and other qualifications for the position, as determined by Sixth Street in its sole discretion.

In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and a competitive benefits package. Benefits offered currently include health, life, long-term and short-term disability insurance and a 401(k) plan. In addition, this role is eligible for paid public holidays (NYSE calendar), paid sick days pursuant to local laws, and additional reasonable time off subject to manager approval.

If a job offer is extended for a location other than New York, the salary range may differ based on the location.

About Sixth Street

Founded in 2009, Sixth Street is a leading global investment firm dedicated to developing themes and offering solutions to companies across all stages of growth.

Our firm is designed for cross-platform collaboration at scale: we build businesses, invest for growth, acquire assets, provide direct financing, identify value in public markets, purchase royalty streams, and regularly develop first-of-their-kind structures to meet the strategic objectives of management teams.

We do all this globally and as one unified team of investment and control-side professionals working on behalf of our institutional investors and their beneficiaries around the world.

We believe adhering to our core values is a competitive advantage. Everyone on our team contributes their perspectives and expertise to help us solve complex challenges and get to the right answer. At Sixth Street, the best idea wins.

For more information, visit the Sixth Street Careers site or follow us on LinkedIn.

Sixth Street is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, genetic history, marital status, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic predisposition, status as a victim of domestic violence, a sex offense or stalking, or any other class or status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Sixth Street will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.  

If you need a reasonable accommodation to fill out this application, please contact Cindy Bombara (cbombara@sixthstreet.com). 

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