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# **Our Privacy Statement & Cookie Policy**Lead Software Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in developing AI-powered systems that enhance accounting workflows through automation, intelligence, and seamless orchestration.In this role as a Lead Software Engineer, you will:Be part of a fast-moving, forward-thinking group that is creating AI-driven software for accounting professionals. Youll work with top AI and software development experts, leveraging cutting-edge technology to build intelligent and scalable systems. This role is for the CoCounsel for Tax and Accounting team, formed from the recent acquisition of the startup .You are a fit for the position of Lead Software Engineer if your background includes:* Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Related Field, or Equivalent Experience* 6-8 years of experience in backend development, building scalable web services and APIs.* Strong Python skills, with experience in FastAPI, PostgreSQL, and AWS.* Experience in distributed systems, API and data model design.* Strong debugging skills and a track record of building production-grade software.* Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.* Passion for AI-driven software and new engineering paradigms.* A creative problem solver who enjoys exploring new technologies.* Dedicated to building high-quality, reliable AI-first systems.* Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment.Experience with AI-driven systems, agent-based architectures, or AI APIs from providers like OpenAI and Anthropic.Knowledge of vector databases, embeddings, or search-based AI.**Hybrid Work Model:** Weve adopted a flexible hybrid working environment (2-3 days a week in the office depending on the role) for our office-based roles while delivering a seamless experience that is digitally and physically connected.**Flexibility & Work-Life Balance:** Flex My Way is a set of supportive workplace policies designed to help manage personal and professional responsibilities, whether caring for family, giving back to the community, or finding time to refresh and reset. This builds upon our flexible work arrangements, including work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year, empowering employees to achieve a better work-life balance.**Career Development and Growth:** By fostering a culture of continuous learning and skill development, we prepare our talent to tackle tomorrows challenges and deliver real-world solutions. Our Grow My Way programming and skills-first approach ensures you have the tools and knowledge to grow, lead, and thrive in an AI-enabled future.**Industry Competitive Benefits:** We offer comprehensive benefit plans to include flexible vacation, two company-wide Mental Health Days off, access to the Headspace app, retirement savings, tuition reimbursement, employee incentive programs, and resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing.**Social Impact:** Make an impact in your community with our Social Impact Institute. We offer employees two paid volunteer days off annually and opportunities to get involved with pro-bono consulting projects and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives. #J-18808-Ljbffr