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Founding Engineer

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field
  • Fluency in Typescript, Javascript, React
  • Good product intuition and user empathy
  • Solid engineering fundamentals and passion for high quality code

Responsibilities

  • Influence engineering, culture, product roadmap, architecture, and strategy
  • Work directly with CEO, CTO, and other engineers
  • Take ownership of work and lead key components of product roadmap, design, and development
  • Execute fast to convert design into functional components

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Communication
  • Empathy

About the company

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Kipsi

  • Accounting, Audit & Tax
  • 11–50
Kipsi is a software platform that enables accounting firms to run their client engagements efficiently. Leveraging AI and automation, firms use Kipsi to manage client information requests and conduct comprehensive R&D tax credit studies with increased accuracy and faster turnaround time. Kipsi frees up valuable resources for firms to focus on what truly matters: delivering exceptional service and driving growth. Innovative firms like Aprio, BDO, Plante Moran and Sensiba use Kipsi to deliver exceptional digital client experiences at scale. Kipsi is based in the Bay Area but we are a remote-first company.

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Job description

Who We Are

Kipsi is a venture-backed bespoke technology platform for accounting firms looking to streamline and automate their client engagements. Our software helps firms of all sizes complete client engagements efficiently and effectively. Kipsi is based in the Bay Area but we are a remote-first company.

Kipsi is founded by product, accounting and engineering leaders with extensive software experience from companies like Apple, Netflix, Deloitte and BlackLine. We are passionate about using technology to improve the accounting profession and make the lives of accountants easier.

Kipsi is based in the Bay Area but we are a remote-first company. 

Who You Are

We are looking for a Founding Engineer to join our growing engineering team. As an early member of the team, you’ll have the opportunity to influence everything including engineering, culture, product roadmap, architecture and strategy. You will work directly with our CEO, CTO, and other engineers to influence every aspect of the platform.

You will be a great fit if you value:

  • Working across the entire stack using cutting edge frameworks and tools
  • Taking true ownership of your work and leading key components of product roadmap, design and development
  • Executing fast to quickly convert design into functional components
  • Growing professionally and learning every day

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field
  • Fluency in Typescript, Javascript, React
  • Good product intuition and user empathy
  • Solid engineering fundamentals and passion for high quality code
  • Strong communication skills
  • Enjoy the fast pace of a startup and be able to work independently
  • Bonus: SQL, terraform, k8s, java, golang, cloud infrastructure knowledge

What We Offer

  • flexible work-from-home policy
  • Unlimited PTO + holidays
  • Comprehensive dental, vision and PPO health insurance
  • Brand new MacBook Pro
  • Salary & Equity
    • Competitive Compensation 
    • Founding Engineers receive significant and meaningful equity
  • Opportunities for all employees to grow in their career whether that is becoming a principal engineer, manager or founder of your own company.

We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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