TaxgptHire With Rapha

Tech Lead - SF-Based

San Franciscofull-time

About company

TaxGPT is transforming the tax industry with AI-powered solutions that make tax management simpler, and more efficient. Based in Silicon Valley and backed by leading venture capitalists, we’re on a mission to change how tax and accounting firms approach taxes.

At TaxGPT, you’ll be part of a fast-growing team dedicated to commitment and excellence. This is your opportunity to work on the latest technology alongside a group of passionate professionals, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in the tax space.

About the role

Full-Time | Hybrid (3 days/week in office)
Compensation Package: $300k - $400k

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Architect and implement scalable infrastructure serving millions of users

  • Write production code across our core stack: Python, Go, and TypeScript

  • Lead the design and improvement of our CI/CD pipelines and DevOps processes

  • Identify bottlenecks in infrastructure and application performance—then fix them

  • Perform daily code reviews and uphold best practices in engineering quality

  • Run weekly sprint planning with product and engineering leadership

  • Lead standups and remove blockers to keep the team shipping smoothly

  • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team growth

  • Collaborate with remote team members to ensure alignment across time zones

You’re Right for This If You:

  • Have scaled systems to millions of users with high uptime and reliability

  • Have deep knowledge of CI/CD systems, and bonus if you’ve worked hands-on with tools like GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or CircleCI

  • Know how to optimize build and deployment pipelines for speed and resiliency

  • Have worked with both microservices and monolithic architectures

  • Are fluent in Python, Go, and TypeScript

  • Are comfortable with cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, Azure)

  • Have a solid understanding of DevOps tooling and automation

  • Communicate clearly and can lead in both technical design and day-to-day execution

What Makes This Role Unique

  • Hybrid setup with 3 days/week in-office

  • Work from our 4,000 sq ft office with gym, pool table, and plenty of space to build

  • High autonomy, direct access to founders, and a real opportunity to shape the company’s foundation

  • You’ll lead core infrastructure and collaborate with a high-trust, low-ego team

Compensation & Benefits

  • Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

  • 401(k)

  • Generous PTO