Senior Software Engineer

About the role:

Nearly 20,000 amazing founders have applied for membership since we first launched and our revenue has grown 8x. Most importantly, we have saved our average member over $16,000 annually in taxes.

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and talented Software Engineer to join our passionate and dedicated team. 

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will: 

• Be part of a small team, build the core, user-facing product. You will build the product from ground up and have a huge direct impact on our users.
• Self-direct your work and co-own the product. You'll have autonomy and responsibility to shape the roadmap and own the execution of it.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with product and design teams to iterate on our products.
• Solve interesting product and technical problems. Bring your full creativity to solve. challenging problems: from internal system design to 3rd party integrations, etc.
• Lead engineering discussions and mentor others on engineering best practices.

You'll be a great addition to the team if you have:

• B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Computer Science or another technical field.
• 5+ years of experience working in a Software Engineering role.
• Strong foundation in programming, algorithms, and software application design
• ​​Demonstrated ability to execute with excellence. You have thrived in fast-paced environments, tackling complex technical challenges with exceptional skill and precision.
• Effective problem-solving with a thorough understanding of the context. You can break down complex issues and collaborate with others to reach a well-rounded solution. You're also willing to seek assistance when faced with challenges.
• Have a thorough understanding and experience with one or more JavaScript application frameworks (React/Redux, Angular, Backbone, etc.).
• Have a thorough understanding and experience with backend API and database design. Experience in backend languages such as Python, we use Python Django at Collective.
• Passionate about solving challenging problems and iterating quickly.
• Business-oriented. You care about business impact and prioritize projects accordingly. 
• A team player, effective communicator with a strong work sense of ownership.
• Previous experience with financial products is a plus.

Why work with us:

• Collective is the first online back office platform designed for Businesses-of-One.
• Tax is a very challenging space and you will grow fast.
• We were backed by top tier VCs.
• We promote open and transparent culture within the company.
• We’re fast-paced and you learn every day.

What we offer in return

• Compensation Range: $170,000 - $205,000 USD annual base salary
• A remote first environment
• A diverse and collaborative team culture
• Stock options package
• 14 company holidays + unlimited PTO
• 401K
• Employer paid Health, Vision and Dental Insurance
  • 100% coverage for employees
  • 75% coverage for dependents
  • up to $5,000 for out of state travel expenses, if needed
• PC or Mac laptop + $750 Home office stipend
• Paid parental leave
• Team events and virtual gatherings
• $600 wellness bonus