Principal Software Engineer, Applications

• 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., 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. Link to FloQast Recruiting AI Usage Policy We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Do you have experience in Team development?, * The Veteran's Perspective: 15+ 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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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.