Software Engineer (Applied AI)

Column Tax is revolutionizing the tax software industry with a mission to enable one-click confident tax filing for every American taxpayer. As the fastest-growing tax e-filer, they're seeking a Senior Software Engineer specialized in Applied AI to join their innovative team.

The role combines cutting-edge AI technology with practical tax software development, requiring expertise in both machine learning and full-stack engineering. You'll be working on sophisticated projects like their AI tax development agent, building systems that can understand and interpret tax law, and creating intelligent automation solutions that make tax filing simpler and more accurate for millions of users.

The position offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of fintech and artificial intelligence, with responsibilities ranging from developing reinforcement learning algorithms to creating user-friendly interfaces that simplify complex tax concepts. The ideal candidate will have 4-6+ years of experience and be comfortable working across the entire technology stack.

The company values an ownership mindset and encourages all team members to shape the product and engineering roadmap. You'll be working in a collaborative environment, partnering closely with engineers, tax analysts, designers, and go-to-market teams. The role requires presence in either San Francisco or New York offices at least three days per week, fostering a hybrid work environment that balances flexibility with in-person collaboration.

Column Tax offers a structured onboarding process, starting with day-one production deployments and progressing to leading significant projects within three months. The interview process is comprehensive yet practical, including hands-on coding challenges and collaborative problem-solving sessions that mirror real-world work scenarios.

This is an exceptional opportunity for engineers passionate about applying AI to solve real-world problems, who want to make a tangible impact on how millions of Americans handle their taxes. The role combines the excitement of a fast-growing startup with the satisfaction of building products that directly improve people's lives.