Founding Engineer

SIVAD Consulting

. Build the core tax-automation platform as a generalist, mostly backend with some frontend .

Posted 10/18/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $180,000 - $240,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong capabilities in backend architecture decision-making and product feature ownership, particularly in tax automation and accounting workflows. Proficient in Python and TypeScript, with experience in building LLM and OCR pipelines.

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Python ProgrammingTypeScript ProficiencyBackend Architecture Decision-MakingLLM Feature Shipping0-To-1 Product Development

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Hard Skills

PythonTypeScriptBackend ArchitectureLLM DevelopmentOCR PipelinesData PipelinesDocument ExtractionSoftware EngineeringProduct Feature OwnershipStartup Experience

Soft Skills

Builder MindsetHigh OwnershipUrgency

Certifications & Qualifications

CS DegreeTechnical Degree

Industry Keywords

Tax AutomationAccounting WorkflowsAudit

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build the core tax-automation platform as a generalist, mostly backend with some frontend
Help ship the next major version of the product, including a planned relaunch
Make backend architecture decisions independently while working closely with the CTO and Head of Engineering
Build LLM and OCR agent pipelines
Turn accounting firms’ requirements into product features
Work on new products in tax and other accounting workflows, such as audit

Requirements

What you’ll need

2–7 years of experience as a software engineer
Strong Python skills; TypeScript is a strong plus
Hands-on experience making backend architecture decisions
Experience building 0-to-1 at early-stage, venture-backed startups (Seed to Series B, Y Combinator) or as a founding engineer
Proficiency in Python and TypeScript
Has owned features from design to production
Experience shipping LLM or agent-based features to production
Owned backend architecture decisions
CS degree or related technical degree from a Top 50 US university is preferred/strongly preferred; Math or Physics also considered
A builder mindset with high ownership and urgency; side projects and 0-to-1 work are a plus
Experience with document extraction or data pipelines at scale is nice-to-have