Senior Staff Software Engineer, Applications

Reposted 4 Days Ago
San Jose, CA, USA
Hybrid
188K-282K Annually
Senior level
Artificial Intelligence • Fintech • Software
The First Accounting Transformation Platform Powered by AI Agent
The Role
The Senior Staff Software Engineer will drive technical impact, lead platform architecture, mentor engineers, and work closely with teams to enhance FloQast applications.
Summary Generated by Built In
At FloQast, we aren't just building tools; we are crafting the "Operating System for Accounting." As a Senior Staff Software Engineer, you are a primary architect of this vision. This is a role for a technical visionary who thrives on solving "impossible" distributed systems problems and understands that the best code is the kind that empowers an entire engineering organization to move faster.
 
You won't just be "coding"—you’ll be defining the technical North Star for our application ecosystem and driving step-function improvements in how we deliver value to thousands of global brands like Zoom, DoorDash, and the MLB.

What You'll Do

    •    Architecting the Future: You will design and deliver the core platform capabilities that power the next generation of FloQast applications. You’ll own the "big picture," ensuring our distributed systems are scalable, resilient, and elegant.
     
    •    Technical Strategy & Excellence: You’ll lead the high-level design discussions that resolve complex trade-offs. By establishing rigorous engineering best practices, you raise the floor and the ceiling for our technical standards.
     
    •    Cross-Functional Partnership: You’ll act as the bridge between "what’s possible" and "what’s needed," partnering deeply with Product and Design to translate ambiguous business goals into executable technical roadmaps.
     
    •    Multiplier of Talent: Your success is measured by the growth of those around you. You will mentor senior engineers, fostering a culture of deep technical curiosity and high-performance execution.

What You'll Bring

    •    The Veteran’s Perspective: 12+ years of experience shipping complex, enterprise-grade software. You’ve seen systems succeed and fail, and you know how to navigate the lifecycle of a maturing platform.
     
    •    Technical Mastery: You are an expert in modern backend stacks—specifically Go, Node.js, MongoDB, and AWS. You think in terms of APIs, platform-first design, and secure, compliant SaaS architectures.
     
    •    Outcome-Driven Mindset: You possess a strong product intuition. You don’t build for the sake of complexity; you build to drive business impact and solve real customer pain points.
     
    •    Navigational Skill: You are comfortable in the "grey areas." You can take a napkin-sketch idea and turn it into a production-ready reality through influence and technical clarity.

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This job posting is for our Staff Software Engineer, the base pay range for this position is $188,000 - $282,000.  Compensation is not limited to base salary. FloQast values our Total Rewards, and offers a competitive and elaborate Benefits Package including, but not limited to, Medical, Dental, Vision, Family Forming benefits, Life & Disability Insurance, and Unlimited Vacation. FloQast reserves the right to amend, change, alter, and revise pay ranges and benefits offerings at any time. All applicants acknowledge that by applying to this position you understand that this specific pay range is contingent upon meeting the qualifications and requirements of the role, and for the successful completion of the interview selection and process. It is at the Company's discretion to determine what pay is provided to a candidate within the range associated with the role.

About FloQast:
FloQast is the leading AI-powered Accounting Transformation Platform, uniquely built by former accountants for accountants. We automate complex, recurring accounting workflows—transforming preparers into strategic reviewers and relieving accountants from tedious manual work. Our cloud-based solution is trusted by over 3,500 world-class accounting teams, including Lululemon, Doordash, and the MLB, to drive collaboration and financial accuracy. Driven by a mission to continuously elevate the profession, FloQast is redefining both the practice and the perception of accounting on a global scale. 
 
Our values act as a guiding compass, shaping every decision we make, and are non-negotiable, particularly in our hiring process. Alongside our employees, partners, and customers, we embody these values every day:
Unwaveringly Authentic 
Ambitious with Integrity
Empowered to Grow
Committed to Collaboration
Customer Obsessed in All Ways
 

Here’s Why You Should Apply

- What is engineering working on? Our FQ Engineering Blog showcases a number of our recent efforts straight from the engineers working on them. Check it out!
 
FloQast is regularly rated as a Best Place to Work!
- Inc. Magazine’s Best Workplaces in 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, and 2021
- Best Places to Work by LA Business Journal since 2017 (that’s 9 years!)
- Built In’s ​​Best Place to Work in Los Angeles 7 years in a row!
 
Because we are Customer Obsessed in All Ways, check out what our customers have to say about FloQast on G2 Crowd. 
 
If this aligns closely with what you are looking for, hit “Apply” and come join our growing team!
 
FloQast, Inc is committed to operating fair and unbiased recruitment procedures allowing all applicants an equal opportunity for employment, free from discrimination on the basis of religion, race, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, color, ethnic or national origin, or any other classification as may be protected by applicable law. We aim to recruit the right people for the jobs we have to offer, and to assess applications on the basis of relevant skills, education, and experience. We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives. We are an equal opportunity employer and strive to provide a professional and welcoming workplace for all employees.
 
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Skills Required

  • 12+ years of software engineering experience
  • Expertise in backend and frontend technologies like Go, Node.js, TypeScript, React, MongoDB, and AWS
  • Experience in designing and implementing scalable distributed systems
  • Strong product sense and ability to balance technical and business impact
  • Track record of mentoring engineers
  • Experience working closely with product, UI/UX design, and cross-functional teams
  • Experience with API design and building developer-friendly interfaces
  • Understanding of security and compliance requirements for enterprise SaaS

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FloQast Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage is presented as comprehensive, with multiple medical plan options (some fully employer‑paid) alongside employer‑paid life and disability and access to therapy. Dental and vision are often described as fully covered, adding tangible value to total rewards.
  • Parental & Family Support Family‑forming support and paid parental leave (e.g., 16 weeks for birthing parents and 12 weeks for non‑birthing) are highlighted, plus a subsidized SNOO bassinet. These offerings provide meaningful support for growing families.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Unlimited PTO combined with company‑wide Catch‑Up Days and generous sick time creates additional recharge opportunities. Time‑off policies are emphasized across job materials and benefits overviews.

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The Company
HQ: Los Angeles, CA
800 Employees
Year Founded: 2013

What We Do

By automating and streamlining common accounting workflows to make them more efficient, FloQast is where accounting teams want to work so they can focus on what matters most, even when that’s just logging off on time. Whether automating reconciliations, documentation requests, or streamlining recurring accounting processes, such as the month-end close, financial reporting, or payroll, FloQast's platform enhances the way accounting teams already work to help them operate more efficiently.

Why Work With Us

Our cloud-based, AI-enhanced software is trusted by more than 3,000 accounting teams, including those at Twilio, Gong, Instacart, and The Golden State Warriors - and still growing! We aspire to forever elevate accounting and improve both the practice and perceptions of the profession.

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