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.
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.
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We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: August 9th, 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.
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.
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Benefits offerings may vary by location and employment status.
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.
If you require a reasonable accommodation during the selection process, please reach out through our general contact form or indicate this in your application.
