Principal Software Engineer, Applications

FloQast

Senior Software Engineer crafting the 'Operating System for Accounting'. Designing core platform capabilities while mentoring engineering talent at FloQast.

Posted 5/12/2026full-timeLos Angeles • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $185,000 - $301,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSGoJavaScriptMongoDBNode.js

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and deliver the core platform capabilities that power the next generation of FloQast applications.
Lead the high-level design discussions that resolve complex trade-offs.
Act as the bridge between "what’s possible" and "what’s needed," partnering deeply with Product and Design.
Mentor senior engineers, fostering a culture of deep technical curiosity and high-performance execution.

Requirements

What you’ll need

15+ years of experience shipping complex, enterprise-grade software.
Expert in modern backend stacks—specifically Go, Node.js, MongoDB, and AWS.
Strong product intuition.
Comfortable in the 'grey areas'.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical
Dental
Vision
Family Forming benefits
Life & Disability Insurance
Unlimited Vacation

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Hard Skills & Tools

GoNode.jsMongoDBAWSbackend developmententerprise-grade softwaresoftware designtechnical mentoringhigh-performance executionproduct intuition

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationcollaborationmentoringproblem-solvingtechnical curiosityadaptabilitycritical thinkingdecision-makingcreativity