Staff Engineer, Data Analyst

Competitive Salary + Benefits (Health, Dental, Vision, STLB), HSA available, position will be awarded equity compensation; income tax benefits for New York residents

Foresight Data is solving some of the most challenging data integration, data management and data visualization problems in the private investment markets industry with a revolutionary product that brings together investment sourcing, deal management, portfolio management and finance capabilities in one end-to-end platform.

Foresight Data’s backend was built by a team who have worked together at three of the most innovative, demanding, data-driven financial institutions in the world – Blackrock, Point
72, and Greycroft – and we are ready to add a new backend engineer to our world-class team.

If you are passionate about backend development, Type Script, Node.js, Cloud and Generative AI technologies, 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 Engineer, you will take on a leadership role in the design and development of our platform’s data architecture, focusing on portfolio reporting capabilities. You’ll shape technical direction, mentor team members, and collaborate closely with product managers and stakeholders to deliver impactful features for top-tier private equity and venture capital firms.

In this role, you’ll:

Solve complex portfolio reporting challenges, integrating diverse data sources and financial metrics into clear, actionable insights for investors.

Contribute to a fast-growing startup environment, gaining firsthand exposure to the inner workings of venture capital and private equity.

Lead initiatives in data architecture and cutting-edge AI projects, ensuring scalability, accuracy, and performance in our reporting systems.

Specific accountabilities include:

Define and maintain the product roadmap, working with the CEO and leadership team to align sourcing capabilities with company strategy.

Partner with engineering to scope features, write clear and detailed product requirements, and guide product delivery through agile development cycles.

Collaborate with engineering to design features that leverage machine learning, AI, and data enrichment to improve tools used by our clients to identify advantage in the market.

Conduct user research and collect feedback directly from clients (investors, bankers, and data scientists), translating insights into actionable features and enhancements.

Define and monitor product KPIs, including usage, adoption, and client satisfaction.

Own product positioning and partner with marketing to develop messaging, demos, and collateral that highlight Foresight Sourcing’s unique value.

Stay current on emerging data providers, competitive products, and regulatory changes impacting sourcing in private markets.

Drive customer usage by partnering with marketing and customer success to develop product marketing materials, client education content, and training resources that help users fully understand and adopt the product’s capabilities.

Act as the internal and external evangelist for Foresight Sourcing, ensuring the product vision is clearly communicated across the company and to customers.

2+ years of web application development experience.

Knowledge of web services relating to APIs (REST, Graph

QL, XML, HTTP, JSON, etc.)

Experience with Agile development methodology (Scrum)

Have worked in an entrepreneurial environment and enjoy operating in a small team.

Understanding of financial calculations related to investments a plus.

4-year BS degree in computer science or related field.

As soon as possible.

Competitive Salary + Benefits (Health, Dental, Vision, STLB), HSA available, position will be awarded equity compensation; income tax benefits for New York residents.

Part-time remote work;
Flexible work scheduling;
Holiday-time office closure;
Inclusive, innovative, and entrepreneurial culture.

We connect the data, you connect the dots.

Foresight Data, Inc. 174 W 4th Street, Suite 168
New York, NY 10014