Senior Software Engineer

Rillet; New York (NY); Remote; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Rillet, an innovative startup, is seeking an experienced software engineer to join its remote-first engineering team. You'll work across the entire software lifecycle to define and build industry-leading accounting software, collaborating closely with product managers and designers. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence the technical direction of a rapidly growing company, along with competitive benefits including equity ownership and professional development.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Remote-first culture built on trust and autonomy

Paid time off and professional development

Team offsites and gatherings internationally

Equity ownership

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in Kotlin, Java, or TypeScript.
• Strong experience with modern web frameworks like SvelteJS, React, or Vue.
• Enjoys working independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Contribute across the whole technical infrastructure and software stack.
• Help define Rillet’s technical direction for years to come.
• Apply test-driven development and automation extensively.

Skills

Kotlin

Java

TypeScript

OOP

Functional Programming

Modern Web Frameworks

Job description

At Rillet, we’re changing the way high-growth companies make financial decisions. Our goal is to make zero day close a reality. No more reporting 10 days after quarter end, report day ZERO. Rillet is a next-gen accounting platform purpose built to automate end-to-end accounting workflows. In practical terms, information from CRM, billing, AP, payroll, etc. is synced instantaneously with Rillet, and 93% of journal entries are booked without human intervention. CEO, CFO, and finance teams can finally focus on making impactful financial decisions, while leaving Rillet run the numbers.

Rillet’s an early stage startup with a big vision. We raised $38.5m from Sequoia, First Round Capital, Creandum and Susa Ventures. We're looking for people with passion and grit who strive for excellence.

We’re looking for an experienced software engineer to work across the whole software lifecycle at Rillet. You’ll join a growing engineering team and work closely with the CTO, product, and design to build industry-defining accounting and finance software. The role is remote first, with opportunities to travel for team events.

Responsibilities:

• Contribute across the whole technical infrastructure and software stack.
• Help define Rillet’s technical direction for years to come.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and finance experts to define the product, not just build it.
• Participate in customer research interviews and see firsthand the impact of our product.
• Use continuous delivery practices to deliver high-quality software to our end users.
• Apply test-driven development and automation extensively.
• Make sure that our software runs smoothly in production.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years in one of the following: Kotlin, Java, or TypeScript.
• Strong experience with modern web frameworks (e.g., SvelteJS, React, Vue).
• Experience with OOP and functional programming approaches.
• Enjoys working independently and collaboratively with a small team.
• Enjoy finding practical solutions to real user problems without compromising on quality.
• Have a passion for learning and sharing your expertise with others.

Employee Offerings & Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Remote-first culture built on trust, autonomy, and high performance.

Paid time off and opportunities for professional development.

Team offsites and gatherings in New York, San Francisco, and international locations.

Equity ownership in a fast-growing early-stage startup.