Software Engineer (Product)
NumeralSan Francisco, California, United States
Posted July 16, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
Numeral specializes in automating U.S. sales tax and global VAT compliance for e‑commerce and SaaS companies. By integrating with platforms like Shopify, it streamlines state, local, and international tax calculations, helping businesses avoid costly errors and penalties. The firm’s rapid, user‑friendly platform has earned the trust of over 2,000 merchants, including Ridge, Eight Sleep, Grüns, and Manus. Numeral’s focus on real‑time compliance and seamless accounting integration sets it apart as a leading partner for businesses that demand precision and efficiency in tax management.
Job Description
Numeral is building the automation backbone for internet commerce — starting with the painful world of sales tax compliance. We’re one of the fastest-growing companies from Y Combinator’s W23 batch, backed by top-tier investors.
Requirements
- 7+ years of experience building backend systems in high-growth environments
- Fluency with backend technologies like Node.js, PostgreSQL, Redis, and cloud services (AWS preferred)
- Experience designing robust APIs and distributed systems at scale
- Strong product sensibility—able to balance performance, flexibility, and speed
- Comfortable working in dynamic startup environments with evolving needs
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Benefits
- Flexible, remote-first culture
- Strong mentorship and ownership opportunities
- Make a visible impact immediately through enablement and operational design
