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Finrep AI ยท 1 day ago

Founding Backend Engineer

Finrep AI is building an AI copilot for SEC reporting and technical accounting teams, supported by Accel and trusted by leading U.S. public companies. As a Founding Backend Engineer, you will design the technical foundation of a platform that transforms how enterprise finance teams operate, focusing on scalability, security, and innovation.

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Tushar Varshney
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Responsibilities

Architect and build our core backend using modern patterns that scale
Develop AI-powered systems that serve as intelligent copilots for finance professionals
Own database design (SQL + NoSQL) optimized for speed, reliability, and compliance
Integrate vector search, caching layers, and data pipelines to power real-time insights
Build security and data privacy into every layer of the stack
Collaborate directly with founders to translate vision into shippable features
Set engineering standards and culture that will define our team as we grow

Qualification

PythonSQL database architectureNoSQL database architectureVector databasesCaching systemsSecurity best practicesEnterprise SaaS experienceTechnical accounting conceptsEarly-stage startup experienceLLM-powered applications

Required

Deep expertise in Python (Django, FastAPI, or Flask)
Strong experience with SQL and NoSQL database architecture
Hands-on with vector databases and caching systems (Redis, etc.)
Proven track record building scalable backend systems
Strong grounding in security best practices for sensitive data
3+ years building production-grade backend systems
History of owning technical decisions that shaped product direction
Ability to tackle complex, high-scale technical problems

Preferred

Experience building LLM-powered applications at scale
Background in enterprise SaaS or financial software
Early-stage startup experience
Familiarity with SEC reporting or technical accounting concepts

Benefits

Founding team equity with significant upside

Company

Finrep AI

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Finrep simplifies and automates tedious tasks for SEC Reporting teams and CPA firms.

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage
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