Senior Associate, Software Engineer
Summary
Hands-on senior engineer at TIFF Investment Management, an ~80-person OCIO firm managing ~$11B for US non-profits. Builds React front-ends and back-end services, develops Azure SQL queries, data pipelines, and Power BI reporting, using Azure DevOps CI/CD and AI-assisted tools like Claude Code/Codex in a Kanban team.
Position: Senior Associate, Software Engineer
Location: Boston, MA
Firm: 80-person firm managing ~$11 billion for about 400 US non-profits
Compensation: Competitive compensation and benefits package
Culture: Mission-driven, cross-disciplinary, intellectually rigorous
Reports to: Director, Head of Software Engineering
Organizational Overview
TIFF Investment Management, founded in 1991, specializes in comprehensive Outsourced Chief Investment Officer (OCIO) and private markets solutions, assisting endowments, foundations, RIAs, family offices, and other institutional organizations in achieving their financial objectives and advancing their missions. More details at www.tiff.org.
Position Overview
You will contribute directly to TIFF’s technology initiatives by designing, building, and supporting software, data, and user-facing solutions. This is a hands-on engineering role focused on delivering high-quality, reliable systems and intuitive user experiences in close collaboration with colleagues across technology and business teams.
The ideal candidate is a capable software engineer, a strong team player with solid technical skills, has a user-focused mindset, and experience building modern front-end applications alongside scalable back-end services. They are comfortable working in an AI-assisted development environment and use tools like Claude Code or Codex to accelerate delivery without compromising quality.
Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to
Application Development
- Design, develop, test, and deploy software solutions that support business objectives.
- Build and enhance front-end applications with a strong emphasis on React and user experience design.
- Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code with attention to performance and security.
- Collaborate with peers and technical leads on solution design and integration.
Data and Reporting
- Develop queries and integrations in Azure SQL Database, which serves as the firm’s central data repository.
- Build and maintain pipelines and feeds to ensure reliable access to data across systems.
- Contribute to business intelligence reporting, with Power BI experience strongly preferred.
Collaboration and Delivery
- Work effectively within a Kanban-based team environment with daily stand-ups and transparent work tracking.
- Partner with colleagues to refine requirements, share knowledge, and deliver incremental improvements.
- Contribute actively to peer reviews, collaborative problem-solving, and team discussions.
DevOps and Continuous Improvement
- Use Azure DevOps for work tracking, source control, and CI/CD.
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, ensuring applications remain stable and performant.
- Identify opportunities to simplify, automate, or enhance existing systems and processes.
Documentation and Compliance
- Document designs, code, and processes for transparency and maintainability.
- Ensure compliance with firm policies and industry standards.