Director, Engineering

AssetMark is a leading wealth management platform dedicated to empowering independent financial advisors. AssetMark's mission is to enable financial advisors to make a profound difference in the lives of their clients. Over 10,000 advisors partner with AssetMark for our investment offerings, innovative technology, advanced services, and expertise, which they use to delight their clients and grow their businesses.

We're looking for a Director of Engineering to lead two mission-critical frontend teams building the applications that power our financial advisor clients' daily work. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives at the intersection of technical strategy, product partnership, and team growth. You'll own the technical direction for industry-leading applications, drive architectural decisions that shape our entire UI engineering organization, and mentor engineers while ensuring our technology foundation scales with business growth. We need leaders who love the challenges that come with building transformational platforms while growing high-performing teams.

We can consider candidates for this position who are able to accommodate a hybrid work schedule and are close to our Charlotte, NC office.

Lead and Build

• Lead and mentor a team of frontend engineers, building a culture of innovation, technical excellence, and collaborative problem-solving
• Define and execute the technical vision for our UI architecture, championing declarative, configuration-driven approaches that separate presentation logic from backend code
• Own full-cycle development from architecture through production, writing clean, maintainable code and reviewing work that meets critical coding, design, and security standards
• Hire, grow, and retain world-class engineers who are curious, take ownership, and continuously improve

Design and Drive Architecture

• Design and implement critical UI components, features, and foundational systems that scale
• Shape overall application architecture through both written specifications and hands-on code implementation
• Build and maintain enhanced UI frameworks that make software development easier for application teams across AssetMark
• Drive AssetMark towards target state UI architecture through strategic technical decisions
• Author technical design documents for complex platform capabilities and ensure they're implemented right
• Shape our emerging agentic, AI-enabled software development processes helping to build agents to help with front end software development, and drive adoption across the entire engineering organization

Solve Hard Problems

• Create industry leading applications to make our financial advisor clients look like rock stars and as we help them grow their business and help them run their businesses with more precision
• Implement large-scale refactoring initiatives to improve platform code quality and performance
• Design and implement standardized patterns for UI/UX, Backend for Frontend (BFF) service integration, and cross-application workflows
• Establish and enforce design principles, versioning strategies, and governance models that keep us moving fast and smart

Partner and Collaborate

• Partner closely with Product, Design, and Quality Engineering to align platform capabilities with user experience goals
• Apply deep analytical thinking to resolve technical challenges and propose innovative solutions
• Provide guidance to engineers on tools and techniques needed for problem-solving
• Create and maintain clear, comprehensive documentation for code and technical processes, leveraging GenAI tools and techniques
• Actively participate in code reviews, team meetings, and retrospectives to drive continuous improvement

Leadership and Impact

• Track record of leading complex technical initiatives and mentoring other engineers
• Demonstrated history scaling engineering teams and processes in fast-growing technology companies
• You think like a product owner, not just a delivery lead—you ask why before what, and what before how
• You're a builder at heart: you move fast, cut scope thoughtfully, and take pride in seeing something go live
• You care deeply about UX and performance—not just what your app does, but how it feels
• You've led engineers through ambiguity and helped them grow without hand-holding

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or related technical field
• 12+ years of software engineering experience with significant platform engineering focus
• Experience with regulated industries, preferably financial services

• Lead development of foundational platform capabilities that power the entire AssetMark ecosystem

• Drive architectural decisions that shape the future of wealth management technology infrastructure

• Work on transformational initiatives in a growth-oriented, private equity-backed environment

• Mentor engineering talent and establish technical standards across the organization

• Significant impact on technology strategy and platform evolution in the fintech space

AssetMark values diversity of thought and background and is committed to building an inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including those who are traditionally underrepresented in technology.

Compensation: The Base Salary range for this position is between $183,000-$219,000.

This information reflects a base salary range that AssetMark reasonably expects to pay for the position based on a number of factors which may include job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and actual work location. This position will also be eligible for additional variable incentive compensation and competitive benefits.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US to be considered. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

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Who We Are & What We Offer:

We are AssetMark, a company on the move, shaping the future of financial services. Growth is in our DNA. Every day, we combine technology, insight, and collaboration to create new possibilities for advisors, for our people and for our investors. At AssetMark your ideas matter; they’re heard, valued, and drive meaningful change. Join a team that sets new standards and creates space for you to thrive and do your best work. 

Our Mission 

Our mission is simple: to help our 10,500+ financial advisors make a meaningful difference in their clients’ lives. We do this by combining powerful technology, holistic support, and expert consulting to help advisors run stronger, more efficient businesses. Backed by a comprehensive suite of investment solutions and a trust company that boasts of $150B+ AUM, our platform empowers advisors to deliver exceptional service and an outstanding client experience.

Our Values 

Heart. Client Success. Integrity. Respect. Excellence. Our values are how we show up every day.  

We believe in: 

• Leading with Heart, in truly making a difference in the lives of others: teammates, clients, investors and communities. 

• Obsessing over Client Success, bringing a relentless focus on what matters to clients that sets us apart and creates loyal, lasting relationships. 

• Unyielding Integrity, doing what’s right, always. Even when it’s hard. 

• Collective Respect, in being authentic, inclusive and valuing all voices while winning together. 

• Operating with Excellence, in learning fast, continuously improving, innovating and collaborating to find new and better solutions.  

These values shape our culture, guide our decisions, and define what it means to be part of the AssetMark family. 

Our Culture & Benefits 

Our culture brings our mission and values to life. Here, we do what’s right, embrace diverse ideas, and innovate together. We also offer a wide range of benefits to support you and your family—because thriving at work starts with thriving in life. 

• Flex Time or Paid Time Off and Sick Time Off 

• 401K – 6% Employer Match 

• Medical, Dental, Vision – HDHP or PPO 

• HSA – Employer contribution (HDHP only) 

• Volunteer Time Off 

• Career Development / Recognition 

• Fitness Reimbursement 

• Hybrid Work Schedule 

  
  

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, AssetMark is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued.