About the Role
We are seeking a motivated Software Engineer to join our growing team. This role is ideal for individuals with 0-2 years of experience, looking to work in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. You will develop financial products impacting self-employed individuals and small businesses, collaborating with experienced engineers, product managers, and designers to build and scale core platform features. This position offers the opportunity for immediate product impact and continuous learning.
Responsibilities
- Drive end-to-end implementation of features impacting solopreneur financial outcomes, from design to launch.
- Integrate and leverage AI tools (Generative AI, LLMs) to build automated user experiences and achieve scalability.
- Contribute across the full stack (Python/Django, React/TypeScript) to develop core features and replace manual financial workflows.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Product and Design to translate business requirements into product experiences.
- Actively participate in technical discussions, code reviews, and planning sessions to improve engineering practices.
- Learn rapidly from senior engineers and develop expertise in a high-growth environment.
Requirements
- 0-2 years of experience.
- Degree in Computer Engineering or a related field.
- Product mindset, balancing technical excellence with customer and business impact.
- Eagerness to explore and apply new technologies like Generative AI and LLMs.
- Proficiency in a core programming language with experience in real projects or team contributions.
- Familiarity with modern web technologies through internships or academic projects.
- Based in the Bay Area.
- Commitment to a hybrid schedule (3 days/week onsite in SF).
- Curious, collaborative, with a strong sense of ownership and urgency.
Skills
- Python/Django
- React/TypeScript
- Generative AI
- LLMs
- Full stack development
- Web technologies
Location
- San Francisco, CA
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- Entry Level
- 0-2 years
Education Level
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering or related field
Benefits
- Hybrid Work Model
- Fresh Lunch provided on in-office days
- $150 monthly reimbursement for transit expenses
- $200 quarterly reimbursement for health & wellness
- Flexible PTO
- 14 company holidays
- 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees
- 75% coverage for dependents
- 16 weeks fully paid parental leave
- 401k plan
- Equity package
- Quarterly virtual events
- Annual in-person summit
About the Company
- Collective redefines the way businesses-of-one operate by providing a platform for financial independence.
- Our technology and advisors handle business incorporation, accounting, bookkeeping, and tax services.
- We empower self-employed individuals to gain tax advantages and focus on their passion.
- Featured in Forbes, Business Insider, Yahoo, Bloomberg, Financial Times, TechCrunch, and more.
- Backed by prominent investors including General Catalyst, Sound Ventures, QED Investors, and Gradient Ventures.
