Instead is reinventing tax technology. We are the first company in decades to receive IRS approval to e-file for Individuals, C Corps, S Corps, Partnerships, and Estates & Trusts. Our platform empowers tax professionals with AI-driven workflows, automated compliance, and seamless integrations.
About the RoleWe are hiring two software engineers for our San Francisco office to work on core product features. You will have a direct impact on how tax professionals work — building AI-powered workflows, e-filing systems, and integrations used by thousands of firms.
What You Will Do- Build and own features end-to-end across our full-stack platform (Vue.js/Nuxt frontend, Go backend)
- Work closely with product and design to ship user-facing features
- Develop and maintain tax calculation engines and e-filing infrastructure
- Collaborate with a distributed engineering team across SF and India
- 3+ years of professional software engineering experience
- Strong proficiency in Go, JavaScript/TypeScript, or similar languages
- Experience with modern frontend frameworks (Vue.js, React, or similar)
- Familiarity with cloud infrastructure and CI/CD
- Product-minded — you care about the user experience, not just the code
- Ability to work onsite in San Francisco
Skills Required
- 3+ years of professional software engineering experience
- Strong proficiency in Go or JavaScript/TypeScript
- Experience with modern frontend frameworks (Vue.js, React)
- Familiarity with cloud infrastructure and CI/CD
What We Do
Instead is revolutionizing the tax industry with our AI-powered software, designed to simplify and optimize tax strategies, calculations, and filings for businesses and accountants. Our platform leverages artificial intelligence to streamline the entire tax process, making it more efficient and cost-effective for companies of all sizes. Our current focus areas include: Tax Strategy Optimization: We offer AI-powered analysis to identify potential tax savings opportunities across U.S. tax strategies. Our system automatically applies relevant strategies based on each user's unique financial situation, maximizing tax benefits. Tax Calculations (Coming Soon): Our platform will provide precise tax calculations based on taxpayer scenarios, covering 63 U.S. income tax jurisdictions. This feature aims to reduce the time required for tax return preparation from 8-24 hours to less than 10 minutes. Tax Filing (Coming Soon): We're developing a streamlined, AI-driven tax filing process that will simplify this complex task for businesses and tax professionals alike. Our vision extends beyond the U.S. market, with plans to expand our services to cover tax strategies and calculations in most countries worldwide. At Instead, we believe in making sophisticated tax management accessible and affordable. Our pricing structure starts at just $16 per month for businesses, with options tailored for sole proprietors, various business entities, and specialized needs. For accounting firms, Instead Pro offers a powerful tool to expand services and deliver greater value to clients. Our AI-driven approach enables tax professionals to focus on complex issues and client relationships while automating routine tasks. Join us in revolutionizing the tax industry. Whether you're a growing startup, an established enterprise, or a tax professional, Instead is designed to maximize your tax efficiency and fuel your financial growth. Experience the future of tax management with Instead.
