Software Engineer

Denari • Madison, WI

41d • Hybrid

About The Position

Denari is building the modern software stack for accounting firms — an intelligent, AI-powered operating system that unifies client collaboration, document management, workflow automation, and financial insights in one seamless platform.

Accounting work today is deeply fragmented — across dozens of disconnected tools and tasks, creating inefficiency, training challenges, and limited visibility for firm leaders. Denari solves this by providing a unified platform for firms — one place to collaborate, manage engagements, automate workflows, and surface insights.

Our north star: save firms as many compliance hours as possible so accountants can focus on advisory work that drives higher margins and stronger client relationships.

We’re a well-funded, fast-moving company with shared ownership alongside Lucida, a mid-sized accounting firm in Wisconsin. We are product- and talent-driven, with a high bar for execution and growth.

We’re looking for world-class engineers — builders in the top 1% of their craft. You’ll join a team that moves fast, holds a high bar, and expects intensity, curiosity, and rapid learning. If you learn quickly, work hard, enjoy craft, and love building elegant systems that solve complex real-world problems, you’ll fit right in.

If you’re seeking a stable, slow-paced role that prioritizes work–life balance above all else, please look elsewhere. Denari is for people who want to push themselves, grow quickly, and build something truly world-class.

Requirements

• 3–6 years of full-stack development experience, or preferably exceptional growth and output in less time.
• Mastery of TypeScript, with strong skill in React/Next.js and backend services using Node.js.
• Experience with PostgreSQL and ORMs like Drizzle.
• Deep understanding of API design, tRPC, or GraphQL.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and cloud deployment (Vercel, AWS).
• Proven ability to thrive in fast-moving, high-ownership environments.
• Desire to continuously improve, learn fast, and deliver exceptional product quality.
• Strong sense of product ownership and empathy for end users; you’ll regularly talk with accountants, partners, and staff to understand their workflows and shape the product experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Go (Golang) or migrating backends to TypeScript.
• Background in accounting, workflow automation, or document management systems.
• Experience working with LLMs, AI agents, or intelligent automation systems.

Responsibilities

• Move quickly on developing new products and features across Denari’s suite.
• Work in tight iteration loops with constant communication across design, product, and engineering.
• Operate as part of a small, high-ownership team that values autonomy and accountability.
• Bring a leadership mentality — push to improve team processes, raise standards, and help others level up.
• Build and maintain end-to-end features using TypeScript, React/Next.js, PostgreSQL, and tRPC.
• Partner closely with others engineers to transition parts of the existing Go-based infrastructure into a unified TypeScript platform.
• Participate in architectural discussions and define best practices for scalability, maintainability, and security.
• Be transparent, honest, and upfront in your communication.
• Contribute to automation of compliance workflows, leveraging data and AI.
• Use LLMs and modern AI tools in your workflow wherever they accelerate output or insight.

Benefits

• Build the foundation of a product transforming the accounting industry.
• Work directly with founders and top firms.
• In-person collaboration (3 days/week in Madison) with flexibility and autonomy.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with match, 20 days PTO, and paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed