or apply directly on Pilot.com's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 28 days Pilot.com's roles stay open a median of 35 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 100% of Pilot.com's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Pilot.com
- moderate 4 stale, 0 reposted of 13 open
- Hiring momentum
- 15 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Pilot.com's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Pilot.com.
About this role
As a Senior Software Engineer on the Takeoff team at Pilot, you will be responsible for developing and deploying core accounting systems that directly impact customer financials. You will manage projects from design to rollout, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality, well-tested software. Your role will also involve mentoring teammates and addressing production issues to enhance system reliability.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Pilot.com as an employer.
What you need
- 5+ years of experience as a software engineer
- Experience with Python or Vue (or other Javascript frameworks) in production
- Strong coding fundamentals and the ability to write clean, maintainable, well-tested code
- Good product and systems judgment, especially in ambiguous or evolving problem spaces
- Strong communication skills and comfort working cross-functionally
- Experience working effectively on a remote team, including strong async and written communication habits
Nice to have
- Experience with accounting systems, double-entry bookkeeping, or revenue recognition
- Familiarity with agentic or AI-assisted systems in production environments
- Experience integrating with third-party APIs and external systems (e.g. payment processors)
What you get
- Flexible vacation/time-off policy
- All federal holidays are observed
- Competitive benefits package including additional wellness benefits
- Parental leave for birthing or non-birthing parents – 100% pay for 12 weeks
- 401(k) plan
- Equity options for full-time regular positions
Worth weighing
- No salary listed for remote locations outside of CA and NY
- Stack includes fully typed Python and modern frontend technologies, which may appeal to candidates looking for current tech experience
- Role involves significant collaboration with non-technical stakeholders, which may require strong interpersonal skills
Summarised from Pilot.com's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Pilot.com on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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