Principal Software Engineer, Applications

Job Description

San Jose or LA CA (Hybrid)

At FloQast, we’re redefining how accounting teams operate through AI-native workflows. Trusted by thousands of global companies, our platform is an operating system for accounting and transforms complex financial processes into fast, reliable, and scalable systems.

We’re looking for a Principal Software Engineer who doesn’t just build software — but shapes platforms, accelerates teams, and drives step-function impact.

This is a high-leverage role where your architectural decisions will influence the entire FloQast application ecosystem and directly accelerate innovation across our products.What You'll Do

Architect and build at scale

Design and deliver core platform capabilities powering FloQast applications

Define system architecture and functional specifications

Build highly scalable, distributed systems for enterprise customers

Set the technical bar

Lead complex design discussions and establish engineering best practices

Drive improvements in reliability, performance, and developer experience

Own critical technical decisions that shape platform direction

Partner to deliver real impact

Work closely with Product and Design to shape the roadmap

Engage directly with customers and stakeholders to understand workflows

Translate ambiguity into clear, executable technical strategy

Multiply the team

Mentor senior engineers and elevate technical depth across the org

Lead through influence, not authority

Create leverage through reusable platform investmentsWhat You'll Bring

15+ years building and shipping complex software systems

Proven track record driving large-scale technical initiatives end-to-end

History of mentoring and raising the bar for engineering teams

Technical depth

Strong expertise across modern backend stacks

Go, Node.js

MongoDB and AWS

Deep experience designing distributed systems at enterprise scale

Strong API design and platform thinking

Solid understanding of security and compliance in SaaS environments

Mindset

Strong product intuition — you balance elegance with business impact

Comfortable navigating ambiguity and moving from idea production

Customer-obsessed and outcome-driven

Bonus points

Fintech, accounting, or enterprise SaaS experience

Familiarity with ERP or accounting workflows

Background in workflow automation platformsWhy FloQast

FloQast is the leading Accounting Transformation Platform, built by accountants for accountants, helping teams automate and modernize financial workflows with AI. (Lensa)

We’re consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work and continue to scale rapidly with a strong product-market fit. (Lensa)

Our values:

Unwaveringly Authentic

Ambitious with Integrity

Empowered to Grow

Committed to Collaboration

Customer Obsessed in All Ways

The opportunity

Shape the architecture of a fast-growing AI platform

Work on problems with real enterprise scale

Move fast with high ownership

And build systems that matter…

We’d love to talk.

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This job posting is for our Staff Software Engineer, the base pay range for this position is $185,000 - $301,000. Compensation is not limited to base salary. FloQast values our Total Rewards, and offers a competitive and elaborate Benefits Package including, but not limited to, Medical, Dental, Vision, Family Forming benefits, Life & Disability Insurance, and Unlimited Vacation. FloQast reserves the right to amend, change, alter, and revise pay ranges and benefits offerings at any time. All applicants acknowledge that by applying to this position you understand that this specific pay range is contingent upon meeting the qualifications and requirements of the role, and for the successful completion of the interview selection and process. It is at the Company's discretion to determine what pay is provided to a candidate within the range associated with the role.

About FloQast:

FloQast is the leading Accounting Transformation Platform in accounting workflow automation created by actual former accountants for accountants. By streamlining and modernizing daily accounting tasks, FloQast helps teams collaborate more effectively and complete their work with greater efficiency and precision. This cloud-based, AI-powered software is trusted by over 3,000 accounting teams, including those at Snowflake, Twilio, Instacart, and The Golden State Warriors—and continues to grow. Our mission is to continuously elevate the accounting profession, enhancing both its practice and perception.

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

FloQast is regularly rated as a Best Place to Work!

- Inc. Magazine’s Best Workplaces in 2024, 2023, 2022, and 2021

- Best Places to Work by LA Business Journal since 2017 (that’s 8 years!)

- Built In’s Best Place to Work in Los Angeles 6 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.

If this aligns closely with what you are looking for, hit “Apply” and come join our growing team!

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.

Full-time