Backend & AI Tax Software Engineer (Hybrid, San Diego)

Akraya; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Akraya in San Diego is seeking a backend developer to build tax software with AI-enabled tooling in a hybrid W2 contract.

You will design scalable systems, learn new stacks quickly, and translate complex tax rules into accurate software calculations. The role emphasizes strong software fundamentals and experience with tax or financial software is preferred.

The six-month engagement offers hourly pay of $50–$60, reflecting market rates for backend engineering in tax tech.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with AI coding agents and related tools.
• Ability to quickly learn new codebases.
• Strong understanding of software engineering fundamentals.
• Experience in tax, accounting, or financial software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and build scalable backend and full-stack tax software.
• Rapidly learn and contribute to diverse technology stacks.
• Integrate and help define the use of AI and agentic development tools.
• Develop automation and tooling to enhance team productivity.
• Translate intricate tax rules into accurate software calculations.

Skills

AI coding agents

Quick learner

Software fundamentals

Tax software awareness

Job description

Akraya in San Diego is seeking a backend developer to build tax software with AI-enabled tooling in a hybrid W2 contract.

You will design scalable systems, learn new stacks quickly, and translate complex tax rules into accurate software calculations. The role emphasizes strong software fundamentals and experience with tax or financial software is preferred.

The six-month engagement offers hourly pay of $50–$60, reflecting market rates for backend engineering in tax tech.