TaxGPT is revolutionizing the tax and accounting space with AI-driven solutions tailored for accountants, tax professionals, and SMBs. We're building an AI co-pilot to transform tax workflows, drive efficiency, and simplify compliance.\ \ You will be working closely with the CEO and CTO in person at our 4,000+ sqft office in SoMa.\ \ Location: San Francisco \ (Note: This is not a remote job)\ \ Job Responsibilities: End-to-End System Design: Lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable software solutions. This includes architecting frontend components in NextJS, developing business logic in Django, managing data interactions, and integrating APIs. API and Microservices Architecture: Architect and implement robust, well-documented RESTful and GraphQL APIs. Break down complex systems into modular, scalable microservices that can be efficiently maintained and extended. Database Management and Security: Oversee database administration tasks, including optimization, backup strategies, and security. Implement encryption, role-based access control, and auditing to ensure data security and regulatory compliance. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with the CEO, CTO, and UX designers to create solutions that meet user requirements, ensuring alignment on technical specifications and project timelines. Technical Problem Solving: Analyze complex technical problems and provide solutions that optimize for both performance and scalability. Contribute to architectural decision-making and system design for the broader engineering team. Mentorship and Code Reviews: Conduct in-depth code reviews and provide constructive feedback. Mentor junior and mid-level engineers, sharing best practices in design patterns, code structure, and DevOps. Continuous Improvement and R&D: Experiment with and implement the latest advancements in development frameworks, cloud services, and AI tools to keep our platform innovative and competitive. Agile Development: Operate within an agile workflow, maintaining flexibility to shift priorities and meet project timelines while delivering high-quality code. Ideal Candidate: Self-starter who thrives in ambiguity and can envision successful outcomes Clear communicator capable of expressing complex ideas and executing them effectively Enjoys tackling real-world problems and navigating uncharted technical areas Strong sense of ownership, able to lead and guide teams to reach impactful solutions Bachelor’s in Computer Science or equivalent Minimum of six years of experience developing scalable applications, with demonstrated success in high-impact roles Leading an AI or LLM-related project will be a huge plus. Experince with fintech, tax, and accounting software is excellent to have. Former technical founders are welcome to apply. H1B visa transfer is available.\ ‍