Senior Software Engineer

Pilot provides small businesses with dedicated finance experts and software solutions for bookkeeping, financial management, and tax services.
$125,000 - $211,000
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
Remote
501 - 1,000 Employees
7+ years of experience
Finance · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Senior Software Engineer

Pilot, a fintech unicorn valued at $1.2 billion, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Takeoff team. The company, launched in 2017, has revolutionized back-office operations for small businesses by combining expert bookkeepers with cutting-edge software solutions. The role focuses on building products that enable seamless customer onboarding and immediate value delivery.

The position offers an opportunity to work with a modern tech stack including Python, TypeScript, and Vue.js, deployed on AWS infrastructure. As a senior engineer, you'll be instrumental in shaping the future of financial management software while working in a collaborative environment that values continuous deployment and innovation.

The ideal candidate brings 7+ years of software engineering experience, with a strong background in Python and a passion for mentoring others. While specific stack experience isn't mandatory, the ability to write well-structured, maintainable code and communicate effectively across functions is essential.

Pilot offers an attractive compensation package including competitive salary ($125,000-$211,000), equity, comprehensive benefits, and flexible work arrangements. The company's impressive backing from investors like Sequoia, Index Ventures, and Stripe, combined with its mission to democratize financial expertise, makes this an exciting opportunity for engineers looking to make a significant impact in the fintech space.

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Responsibilities For Senior Software Engineer

  • Building, testing and deploying software in a continuous manner
  • Working with PMs and Product Designers, and participating in product and design reviews
  • Creating and contributing to technical specs and testing/rollout plans
  • Working with internal customers and stakeholders
  • Mentoring and sponsoring teammates
  • Working across teams to shape the future of engineering
  • Supporting software and services as required

Requirements For Senior Software Engineer

Python
JavaScript
TypeScript
PostgreSQL
  • 7+ years of experience as a software engineer
  • Experience with Python in production
  • Able to work collaboratively across functions
  • Strong written, verbal, and technical communication skills
  • Able to write well-structured, well-tested, and maintainable code
  • Demonstrated ability to mentor and teach others

Benefits For Senior Software Engineer

401k
Medical Insurance
Mental Health Assistance
Parental Leave
Equity
  • Flexible vacation/time-off policy
  • All federal holidays observed
  • Competitive benefits package
  • Wellness benefits (Modern Health, Headscape, One Medical, Aaptiv, Rightway)
  • Parental leave - 100% pay for 12 weeks
  • 401(k) plan
  • Health benefits
  • Equity

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