Column Tax

Software Engineer (Experienced)

San Francisco, California, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Fintech, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should have 4-6+ years of professional experience in software engineering or a related role. A strong desire to lead, execute, and own projects is essential, along with a track record of learning new languages, technologies, and patterns on the job. Candidates must be comfortable working across the stack, including frontend, backend, and infrastructure.

Responsibilities

The Software Engineer will build tools and frameworks to enable efficient development and validation of tax calculations, empowering the Tax Analyst team. They will also build and extend APIs for partners, ensuring seamless integration. Additionally, the engineer will create a user interface for the embedded tax platform, collaborating with Design and Tax teams to translate complex tax code into an intuitive UI.

Skills

Software Engineering
API Development
UI Development
Frontend
Backend
Infrastructure
Code Review
Documentation
Project Leadership

Column Tax

API-first tax filing platform for apps

About Column Tax

Column Tax provides a tax platform that integrates seamlessly into various applications, particularly those related to personal finance, such as banking services, contractor platforms, and budgeting tools. Their product allows these applications to offer tax filing capabilities, enhancing their value to users. The platform operates on an API-first model, enabling quick integration so that clients can start processing tax returns within a week. Column Tax is unique in being the first company authorized by the IRS to offer an API-based tax filing service, ensuring maximum refunds and accuracy for users. Additionally, they manage customer support, allowing their clients to focus on their core services. The company's goal is to simplify the tax filing process for both businesses and their customers, ultimately improving financial outcomes.

Key Metrics

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
2021Year Founded
$26.1MTotal Funding
SERIES_ACompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
11-50Employees

Benefits

Unlimited Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Parental Leave
Home Office Stipend

Risks

Increased competition from fintechs like Chime and Varo offering free tax services.
Partnerships with competitors like april may limit client base expansion.
Investor pressure for rapid growth could impact service quality.

Differentiation

Column Tax is the first IRS-authorized API-first tax filing product.
The platform offers seamless integration with fintech apps, enhancing their tax capabilities.
Column Tax guarantees maximum refunds and accuracy, setting it apart from competitors.

Upsides

Recent $21.7 million Series A funding boosts development and expansion opportunities.
Partnerships with Chime and Varo Bank highlight demand for integrated tax solutions.
Successful pilot with Chime demonstrates real-world effectiveness and appeal of their solutions.

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