Full-Time

Sr. Software Engineer

SMB Product

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Pilot

Pilot

201-500 employees

Financial services for startups and small businesses

Fintech
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$156k - $211kAnnually

+ Equity

Senior

San Francisco, CA, USA

Category
Backend Engineering
Full-Stack Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Python
Requirements
  • 5+ years of experience as a software engineer
  • Experience with Python in production
  • Able to work collaboratively across functions
  • Strong written, verbal, and technical communication skills
  • Able to write well-structured, well-tested, and maintainable code
  • Demonstrated ability to mentor and teach others
Responsibilities
  • Building, testing and deploying software in a continuous manner (we deploy daily or more often)
  • Working with PMs and Product Designers, and participating in product and design reviews.
  • Creating and contributing to technical specs and testing/rollout plans.
  • Working with internal customers and stakeholders to ensure we’re solving the right problems.
  • Mentoring and sponsoring your teammates to help them grow.
  • Supporting your software and services as required.

Pilot provides financial services tailored for startups and small businesses, helping them manage their financial tasks such as bookkeeping, tax preparation, and CFO services. By outsourcing these functions to Pilot, businesses can focus on growth while ensuring their finances are handled accurately by professionals. The company operates on a subscription-based model, where clients pay a recurring fee for access to a team of finance experts, allowing for predictable costs in financial management. Unlike many competitors, Pilot specifically targets the unique needs of startups and small businesses, offering a range of services that scale with the client's size and requirements. With significant funding from notable investors, Pilot aims to continually enhance its offerings and expand its reach in the financial services market.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$154M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2016

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-7%

1 year growth

-10%

2 year growth

-20%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Pilot's comprehensive service offerings, from bookkeeping to CFO-level advice, make it a one-stop-shop for financial management needs.
  • The company's strong financial backing allows for continuous improvement and expansion, ensuring long-term growth and stability.
  • Clients benefit from professional and accurate financial management, freeing them to focus on business growth.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive landscape in financial services is intense, requiring Pilot to continuously innovate to maintain its edge.
  • Reliance on a subscription model means that customer retention is crucial; losing clients could significantly impact revenue.

What makes Pilot unique

  • Pilot focuses exclusively on startups and small businesses, unlike many financial service providers who target a broader market.
  • Their subscription-based model offers predictable costs for clients, which is particularly appealing for startups with limited budgets.
  • Significant backing from high-profile investors like Sequoia and Stripe provides Pilot with the financial stability to continually enhance its services.

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Benefits

We invest in our employees’ development and happiness because our employees are the keys to our success and ensuring happy customers

The opportunity to join a seasoned founding team that has led companies through two prior successful startups and acquisitions (by Oracle and Dropbox).

Flexible vacation/time-off policy

All federal holidays are observed

Competitive benefits package including wellness benefits such as Modern Health, Headscape, One Medical, Aaptiv and Rightway

Parental leave for birthing or non-birthing parents – 100% pay for 12 weeks

401(k) plan