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Senior Software Engineer, Cash App Taxes

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. Design, build, and own features and systems powering the Cash App Taxes filing experience, including federal and state form logic and e-file submission .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesSenior💰 $185,200 - $326,800 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in backend development, system design, and architecture, with a strong focus on delivering high-quality software solutions. Proficient in translating complex tax rules into maintainable code while mentoring team members and collaborating across departments.

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Backend DevelopmentSystem DesignObject-Oriented ProgrammingJava / KotlinTax Industry Experience

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Hard Skills
Software DevelopmentArchitectureDebuggingTestingDeployment
Soft Skills
Problem-SolvingAttention to DetailMentoring
Tools & Technologies
IBatisSQLDatadogSplunkNew RelicGCPAWSGitHubHTTPJSON
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Computer ScienceBachelor's Degree in Engineering
Industry Keywords
Tax SoftwareE-File SubmissionAI Coding Agents

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
AWSCloudGoogle Cloud PlatformGRPCJavaKotlinSplunkSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Design, build, and own features and systems powering the Cash App Taxes filing experience, including federal and state form logic and e-file submission
  • Translate complex tax rules and requirements into clean, maintainable, well-tested code
  • Build tools and guardrails enabling non-technical contributors to make safe code changes
  • Drive architectural and design decisions for scalable, secure, and maintainable tax software
  • Establish best practices for coding, testing, deployment, and documentation
  • Collaborate with Quality Assurance, Tax Product Specialists, Cloud Platform, Design, Product, Customer Care, and other teams
  • Identify and resolve accuracy, reliability, and performance issues
  • Mentor teammates through code reviews, technical discussions, and knowledge sharing
  • Stay informed about emerging technologies and industry best practices
  • Apply an AI-first mindset in everyday work

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 6+ years of professional software development experience
  • Strong technical skills in backend development, including system design, architecture, and object-oriented programming
  • Track record of delivering reliable, high-quality software solutions on schedule
  • Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail and a methodical approach to debugging and implementation
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
  • Experience in the tax industry is a major plus
  • Experience with Java / Kotlin, iBatis / SQL relational databases, Datadog, Splunk, New Relic, GCP / AWS, GitHub, HTTP, JSON, gRPC, Protocol Buffers, Okta, Linear, and AI Coding Agents

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Remote work
  • Medical insurance
  • Flexible time off
  • Retirement savings plans
  • Modern family planning
  • Reasonable accommodations for disabled applicants