FloQast

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188K-282K Annually

Expert/Leader

Artificial Intelligence • Fintech • Software

The First Accounting Transformation Platform Powered by AI Agent

The Role

As a Staff Software Engineer you will lead technical design discussions architect core platform services drive improvements in system reliability and mentor other engineers while collaborating closely with product and design teams.

Summary Generated by Built In

San Jose or LA CA (Hybrid)

At FloQast we’re redefining how accounting teams operate through AI-native workflows. Trusted by thousands of global companies our platform is an operating system for accounting and transforms complex financial processes into fast reliable and scalable systems.

We’re looking for a Staff Software Engineer who doesn’t just build software — but shapes platforms accelerates teams and drives step-function impact.

This is a high-leverage role where your architectural decisions will influence the entire FloQast application ecosystem and directly accelerate innovation across our products.

What You'll Do

Architect and build at scale

Design and deliver core platform capabilities powering FloQast applications
Define system architecture and functional specifications
Build highly scalable distributed systems for enterprise customers

Set the technical bar

Lead complex design discussions and establish engineering best practices
Drive improvements in reliability performance and developer experience
Own critical technical decisions that shape platform direction

Partner to deliver real impact

Work closely with Product and Design to shape the roadmap
Engage directly with customers and stakeholders to understand workflows
Translate ambiguity into clear executable technical strategy

Multiply the team

Mentor senior engineers and elevate technical depth across the org
Lead through influence not authority
Create leverage through reusable platform investments

What You'll Bring

10+ years building and shipping complex software systems
Proven track record driving large-scale technical initiatives end-to-end
History of mentoring and raising the bar for engineering teams

Technical depth

Strong expertise across modern backend stacks
Go Node.js
MongoDB and AWS
Deep experience designing distributed systems at enterprise scale
Strong API design and platform thinking
Solid understanding of security and compliance in SaaS environments

Mindset

Strong product intuition — you balance elegance with business impact
Comfortable navigating ambiguity and moving from idea → production
Customer-obsessed and outcome-driven

Bonus points

Fintech accounting or enterprise SaaS experience
Familiarity with ERP or accounting workflows
Background in workflow automation platforms

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This job posting is for our Staff Software Engineer the base pay range for this position is $164000 - $246000. 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 3500 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

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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Top Skills

AWS

MongoDB

Node.js

React

Typescript

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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 3000 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.