Senior Software Engineer - Accounting

SS&C Technologies
San Francisco, CA · Walnut Creek, CAFull-time$140,000–$160,000Posted Sep 2, 2026

About the role

SS&C is a leading provider of mission-critical, AI-powered technology and services empowering financial services and healthcare organizations to work smarter, faster, and securely. Founded in 1986, SS&C is headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut, and has offices worldwide. More than 23,000 financial services and healthcare organizations, from the world's largest companies to small and mid-market firms, rely on SS&C for expertise, scale, and technology.

Job Description

Senior Software Engineer – Accounting

Locations: San Francisco, CA (Hybrid)

About the Role

This is a Sr Software Engineer role under our Geneva Product Development organization, working inside the Geneva Fund Accounting team to develop/maintain SS&C Geneva portfolio accounting product.

You will work with our product managers and QA teams to develop and maintain functionality for the Geneva product.

Why Join SS&C

SS&C combines proprietary technology with deep industry expertise to support complex financial and health care operations. Our teams design, implement, and operate solutions that help clients manage data, automate processes, and scale their businesses with confidence.

You will work with industry experts, modern platforms, and evolving technologies, gaining exposure to real-world operational challenges and large-scale enterprise environments.

How You Will Make an Impact

Work with Product Managers to understand client requirements, help design product specs through design iteration

Develop new features according to product specs, in an iterative fashion based on agile principles

Maintain existing product features by fixing internally and externally reported problems and working on escalations from clients

Working with QA team while your development unit or bug fix is going through testing process

Required Experience

Experience with complied, object-oriented programming languages, C++ preferred

Experience using Linux or Unix operating system

Experience using debugging tools in Linux, such as gdb

Experience developing backend of enterprise software

Experience working in or to support financial industry is strongly preferred

Understanding of basic accounting principles is preferred

Understanding and experience using agentic AI harness such as claude code or Codex is preferred

What Sets You Apart (preferred qualifications)

Sensitivity to numbers (yes, in accounting, 1 cent counts) – this quality sets you apart from the rest of the candidates the most

Analytical and level-headed

Curiosity and grit – you have no problem spending days or weeks trying to get to the bottom of some unglamorous problem

Team player and good communicator

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SS&C Technologies offers a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 401(k) plan with company match; paid time off, holidays, and parental leave; and professional development reimbursement opportunity.

Actual base salary will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to relevant skills, prior experience, education, demonstrated performance, and geographic location.

California: The expected base salary for the position is between 140,000 USD to 160,000 USD.

In addition, employees in this role may be eligible for consideration on an annual basis for a discretionary bonus and/or equity awards, such as restricted stock units or stock options, based upon individual and business performance at the company’s discretion.

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

SS&C Technologies is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of race, color, religious creed, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws.

Responsibilities

  • Work with Product Managers to understand client requirements and design product specs
  • Develop new features according to product specs in an iterative fashion
  • Maintain existing product features by fixing reported problems
  • Collaborate with QA team during testing process

Qualifications

  • Experience with compiled, object-oriented programming languages, C++ preferred
  • Experience using Linux or Unix operating system
  • Experience using debugging tools in Linux, such as gdb
  • Experience developing backend of enterprise software
  • Experience in financial industry is strongly preferred
  • Understanding of basic accounting principles is preferred
  • Experience using agentic AI harness such as Claude Code or Codex is preferred

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Paid time off, holidays, and parental leave
  • Professional development reimbursement opportunity

Skills mentioned

C++LinuxDebuggingBackend DevelopmentSystem DesignSoftware TestingAI AgentsGenerative AIGitPerformance Optimization

About SS&C Technologies

SS&C is a leading global provider of mission-critical, cloud-based software and solutions for the financial and healthcare industries. Named to the Fortune 1000 list as a top U.S. company based on revenue, SS&C (NASDAQ: SSNC) is a trusted provider to more than 23,000 financial services and healthcare companies, with over 27,000 employees and operations in more than 35 countries. Built upon a foundation of expertise, innovation and excellent customer service, SS&C powers some of the largest financial and healthcare firms in the world. +++++++++++++++++ ALPS Portfolio Solutions Distributor, Inc., ALPS Advisors, ALPS Funds and SS&C Technologies are affiliated. Distributed by ALPS Portfolio Solutions Distributor, Inc. AN INVESTMENT IN THE FUNDS INVOLVES RISK, INCLUDING LOSS OF PRINCIPAL. AN INVESTOR SHOULD CONSIDER INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES, RISKS, CHARGES AND EXPENSES CAREFULLY BEFORE INVESTING. TO OBTAIN A PROSPECTUS, WHICH CONTAINS THIS AND OTHER INFORMATION, CALL 1.877.398.8461 OR VISIT WWW.ALPSFUNDS.COM. READ THE PROSPECTUS CAREFULLY BEFORE INVESTING.

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