Lead Engineer - Financials
Dallas, TX (HQ)
Software Development /
Full-time /
Hybrid
Siepe is a fast-growing technology company headquartered in Dallas, TX – focused on helping investment managers turn complexity into clarity. We build software and data solutions that give hedge funds and financial services firms the visibility, speed, and confidence they need to make better decisions – faster.
Our platform delivers a unified source of truth that empowers our clients with real-time, actionable insights. We don’t just serve the industry – we help modernize it!
Siepe is profitable, privately held, and growing fast. We offer more than just competitive pay and great benefits—we offer the chance to do impactful work alongside sharp, driven teammates in a culture that rewards curiosity, initiative, and follow-through. Whether you come from finance, tech, or are charting a new path, you’ll find meaningful problems to solve, real ownership, and the momentum to grow your career with purpose.
Siepe is seeking an experienced Lead Engineer - Financials to drive the evolution of our document processing pipeline—an integral part of our Financial Intelligence Platform. This role blends hands-on technical expertise with strategic leadership to deliver scalable, high-performance solutions for automated financial document analysis, data extraction, and regulatory reporting for investment management firms.
This next-generation pipeline ingests, interprets, and transforms complex financial documents—including financial statements, annual reports, and regulatory filings—using a combination of advanced OCR, large language models (LLMs) such as GPT, and workflow automation. It bridges unstructured document formats with structured financial data, enabling institutional clients to unlock real-time insights from regulatory and investor communications.
What You'll Be Doing
- Architect and evolve a scalable document processing and LLM inference pipeline
- Define and enforce coding standards and financial data best practices
- Optimize performance across ingestion pipelines, query engines, and APIs
- Evaluate and apply cutting-edge technologies for document understanding and financial analysis
- Design secure systems that align with data privacy and financial compliance mandates
- Lead and mentor a high-performing team of 4–6 engineers
- Guide agile sprint cycles with a focus on speed, quality, and innovation
- Perform rigorous code and architecture reviews
- Support career development through mentorship and knowledge sharing
- Collaborate with investment analysts, operations teams, and internal stakeholders
- Translate nuanced financial workflows into technical execution plans
- Balance innovation with technical debt and platform reliability
- Ensure business requirements are met with high accuracy and data integrity
What You Will Bring
- 8+ years of software development experience; 5+ years in fintech or investment management
- Expert-level C#/.NET skills and microservice architecture experience
- Strong SQL with database design skills, with a focus on financial modeling
- Proficiency with AWS (Bedrock, Textract, Lambda, Step Functions, S3)
- Demonstrated success in building and maintaining RESTful APIs
- Experience with Angular/TypeScript for frontend dashboards
- 3+ years managing technical teams in agile, fast-paced environments
- Proven track record of shipping large-scale, data-intensive platforms
- Strong communicator with the ability to bridge technical and business goals
- Familiarity with investment management, regulatory reporting, and document-driven financial analysis
- Experience in building systems for document ingestion, data extraction, and compliance reporting
- Applied experience with GPT or large language models in document processing contexts
- DevOps experience with CI/CD, container orchestration, and IaC
- CFA, FRM, or equivalent financial certifications
- Knowledge of GAAP, IFRS, SEC reporting frameworks
- Exposure to capital markets technology, including portfolio management or risk platforms
What We Offer
At Siepe, we don’t just hire talent, we build performance-driven teams empowered by transparency, curiosity, and continuous growth. Our Total Rewards go beyond the basics: they’re designed to reward bold thinking, support personal development, and create space for meaningful connection whether you're growing your career, your skill set, or your impact.
Compensation & Financial Well-being:
- Competitive Compensation Packages, including Annual Performance-Based Bonuses
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match to support your long-term financial goals
- Employee Referral Program – earn rewards for helping us grow our talented team
Health & Insurance Benefits
- Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- Flexible plans tailored to support individuals and families
Learning & Career Growth
- Annual investment in your Learning & Development goals
- On-the-job exposure to innovative technologies and financial strategies
- Growth opportunities in a collaborative, fast-paced environment that values continuous improvement
Time Off & Flexibility
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Flexibility to recharge and maintain work-life balance
In-Office Perks & Culture
- Daily meal delivery allowance when working from the office
- Monthly Celebrations and Quarterly Offsite Events
- Annual Holiday Party to celebrate milestones and build team connection
- A vibrant, inclusive office culture that blends fun with purpose
