Jobs at Wealthfront
Wealthfront, founded in 2011 by Andrew Gardner, is a pioneer of algorithmic investing. The platform uses automated portfolio construction, rebalancing, and tax‑loss harvesting to keep advisory fees at 0.25% for accounts over $1 million. In 2020 the company launched Wealthfront Banking, offering high‑yield savings, low‑fee checking, and instant credit lines, expanding its footprint beyond robo‑advising into consumer banking.
Hiring at Wealthfront spans engineering, data science, machine learning, quantitative research, product, design, operations, compliance, risk, finance, and customer‑success teams. Engineers work with Python, Go, Java, and React on a cloud‑native stack that includes Kubernetes, Terraform, and AWS. Data roles focus on large‑scale data pipelines, predictive modeling, and real‑time analytics. Product managers collaborate with designers, engineers, and analysts to iterate on features that improve user experience and portfolio performance.
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Fraud Operations Analyst
Company: Wealthfront
Location: USA
Posted Jan 08, 2025
Wealthfront is hiring a fully remote Fraud Operations Analyst I. The role involves daily fraud monitoring, investigation, and data-driven analysis to identify vulnerabilities and prevent fraud. The candidate should have 13 years of analytical experience in the financial services industry, strong research and investigation skills, and experience with SQL and dashboard creation. The estimated annual salary range is $79,000 - $95,000 USD plus equity. Wealthfront aims to transform the investment advisory business and make it easy to build long-term wealth.
Fraud Operations Analyst
Company: Wealthfront
Location: Peninsula
Posted Jan 07, 2025
Wealthfront is hiring a remote Fraud Operations Analyst I to monitor and investigate fraud. The role involves identifying unusual financial activity, conducting complex investigations, and performing data-driven analysis. The candidate should have 13 years of analytical experience in financial services, strong research and investigation skills, and knowledge of fraud schemes. The estimated annual salary range is $79,000 - $95,000 USD, plus equity. Wealthfront aims to make long-term wealth building accessible and easy for all.
Sr. Manager, Lifecycle Marketing - Client Engagement
Company: Wealthfront
Location: Peninsula
Posted Dec 24, 2024
Wealthfront is seeking a Senior Manager of Lifecycle Marketing to develop and manage personalized multichannel marketing programs, work closely with cross-functional teams, and use customer segmentation and data insights to create automated and scalable marketing programs. The role offers a competitive salary, benefits, and the opportunity to work on projects that align with professional goals.
Sr. People Operations/Compensation Analyst
Company: Wealthfront
Location: Peninsula
Posted Dec 17, 2024
Wealthfront is hiring a Senior People Operations Compensation Analyst to join its HR team and contribute to various projects including compensation and people analytics, employee relations, benefits data organization, and performance management. The role requires experience in heading up multiple components of a total compensation strategy, strong stakeholder management skills, and expertise in analysis and reporting. The estimated annual salary range is $90,000 - $130,000 USD plus bonuses and equity, with benefits including medical, vision, dental, 401K, generous time off, parental leave, wellness reimbursements, professional development, employee investing discount, and more. Wealthfront is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity.
Tax Manager
Company: Wealthfront
Location: Peninsula
Posted Dec 12, 2024
Wealthfront is seeking a Tax Manager to join the Finance and Accounting team and play a foundational role in developing and managing the tax function. The position offers the opportunity to design and implement key tax processes while eventually building and leading a tax team to scale with the company's growth. The Tax Manager will collaborate with leading accounting, tax, and advisory firms, and participate in all stages of tax planning initiatives. The role requires a minimum of six years of corporate income tax experience and a bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance. The estimated annual salary range is $148,000 - $171,000 USD plus bonus and equity.
Tax Manager
Company: Wealthfront
Location: Palo Alto, CA
Posted Dec 24, 2024
Wealthfront is hiring a Tax Manager to build and lead the tax function, overseeing filings, tax provisions, and returns. The role involves collaboration with leading firms, designing tax processes, and eventually leading a tax team. The ideal candidate has 6+ years of corporate tax experience, a degree in Accounting/Finance, and expertise in U.S. GAAP and ASC 740. A CPA or Master's in Taxation is preferred. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Wealthfront aims to democratize access to investment advice and empower users to build long-term wealth.
iOS Engineer
Company: Wealthfront
Location: Peninsula
Posted Dec 10, 2024
This role involves supporting US-based remote work or Palo Alto CA based hybrid in-office work for iOS Engineers. The team is cross-functional and focuses on designing and developing new investment account and cash account features within the iOS app. The role also involves writing automated tests, integrating with in-house design systems, and backend API. The team aims to build a premier native iOS application, collaborate with other engineers and designers, and work with frontend and backend engineers to design, build, and test reusable REST APIs. The role offers opportunities to work with leadership, provide technical guidance, and ensure the iOS app and iOS CI systems operate smoothly in production.
Sr. Product Marketing Manager, New Products
Company: Wealthfront
Location: Peninsula
Posted Nov 30, 2024
Wealthfront is looking for an experienced Product Marketing Lead to launch and grow their newest Investing products. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in consumer product marketing, strong communication skills, and a strategic thinker who values creativity and marketing effectiveness.
Tax Manager
Company: Wealthfront
Location: USA
Posted Dec 15, 2024
Wealthfront is seeking a Tax Manager to join the Finance and Accounting team and play a foundational role in developing and managing the tax function. The position offers the opportunity to design and implement key tax processes while eventually building and leading a tax team to scale with the company's growth. The Tax Manager will collaborate with leading accounting, tax, and advisory firms, and participate in all stages of tax planning initiatives. The role requires a minimum of six years of corporate income tax experience and a bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance. The estimated annual salary range is $148,000 - $171,000 USD plus bonus and equity.
Mortgage Product Counsel
Company: Wealthfront
Location: Peninsula
Posted Dec 08, 2024
Wealthfront is seeking a talented Mortgage Product Counsel to join its Legal team. The role will provide legal advice and support to the company ensuring compliance with federal and state laws related to residential lending, mortgage origination, and consumer protection. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the regulatory landscape governing mortgages and strong expertise in managing risk, compliance, and litigation.
Data Engineer
Company: Wealthfront
Location: Remote
Posted Dec 04, 2024
Wealthfront values data for its success, utilizing client financial details and company business data for informed decisions. As a Data Engineer, one would collaborate with various departments, build automated data systems, maintain data quality, and work within a team of Data Engineers. The role requires expert SQL knowledge, experience with big data processing, and proficiency in programming languages like Python, Java, or Scala. The estimated salary range is $170,000 - $185,000 USD, plus benefits and equity. Wealthfront aims to democratize access to high-quality investment advice and transform the financial system to favor individuals over institutions.
Engineering Manager
Company: Wealthfront
Location: Peninsula
Posted Dec 11, 2024
Wealthfront is a growing company based in Palo Alto, CA, seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead their Cash and Investing areas. The role involves collaborating with various teams, monitoring team productivity, and promoting success for team members. The company offers competitive salaries, benefits, and a mission to build a financial system that favors people over institutions.