Senior Backend Engineer (NYC)

New York, NY

About the role

About DualEntry Founded in 2024, DualEntry is one of the world’s fastest-growing AI startups. At DualEntry, the future of finance is being written today. ERP is one of the largest fintech markets in the world ($220,000,000,000+). Yet, tens of thousands of companies are still using on-premise systems, and the industry has not seen new entrants in more than 30 years. Our AI-native ERP lets accounting teams achieve more in less time. $5M-ARR businesses to NYSE-listed companies trust DualEntry to automate away manual data entry work with AI. We’re finally making the one-person finance team a reality and putting the pain of legacy ERPs from the 1990’s in the past. We operate with urgency and ownership. We move fast. Why This Role Matters Now Since starting 18 months ago, we’ve raised $100,000,0000+ from world-class investors such as Lightspeed Venture Partners, Khosla Ventures, Contrary Ventures and Google Ventures, as well as more than 20 angel investors who’ve built, scaled, and exited some of the most impactful companies of the last decade. We got there by moving incredibly fast and hiring an exceptionally sharp, hard-working and deeply committed team from leading tech and accounting companies - Ramp, Meta, Microsoft, Lyft, PwC, Deloitte, J.P. Morgan, Bloomberg, Sage, Xero and Intuit. And some of us don't have a fancy logo on our resume and are here for a shot to prove ourselves. We’re a small team, growing fast with huge momentum - join early. As our Senior Backend Engineer, you’ll architect features and systems end-to-end at an incredible pace. This is an intense, hands-on role with full ownership. We expect you to push for excellence and raise the bar. 📍 Location: New York City HQ, 7 World Trade Center Where you'll create impact Design and build core backend systems (Python preferred) Build APIs, services and infrastructure that handle real-time, business-critical and complex accounting logic Launch production-ready features from scratch, including CI/CD pipelines and deployment Work with product to turn complex finance workflows into performant, secure systems Manage complexity in a business-logic-heavy product, including data migrations and scale challenges Integrate third-party tools and external systems - proactively managing edge cases and risk Own your work from architecture to testing, monitoring, and post-release care What sets you up for success Hardcore work ethic and high agency 3+ years of experience in backend engineering (language agnostic) Deep experience with complex business logic products Experience deploying on AWS (or similar cloud infrastructure) Strong database skills: PostgreSQL, SQL, ORMs, migrations, schema design Experience building and testing robust APIs Solid understanding of software lifecycle, CI/CD, and production-readiness Ability to manage complex systems with evolving

requirements Python and a modern web framework (FastAPI, Flask, or Django) is a plus How You Operate Pragmatic : you like to move forward and make decisions based in reality (not theory). We don't debate if Cassandra has the most theoretical scalability - we use Postgres until it breaks Hard working : 'You can work long, hard, or smart, but [here] you can't choose two out of three" - Jeff Bezos. We wrote this job post during the weekend Curious : you love to learn, are highly curious about new frameworks and solutions to engineering problems Fast-moving: you deploy daily, iterate quickly, and never wait for permission Why you’ll thrive here Significant equity ownership in one of the top AI companies in the world You’re joining early and will grow with DualEntry Your feedback shapes the product directly High-speed culture High-trust environment with high expectations Ambitious mission - ERP is one of the largest B2B software markets in the world ($220bn per year), this is a once in a lifetime opportunity to build the next generation ERP in an industry that has not seen new entrants in 30+ years

Compensation &

Benefits Equity: $75,000 - $175,000 Base salary: $200,000 - $350,000 15 PTO days + 12 public holidays Full medical, dental & vision insurance Commuter

benefits 401k

benefits On-site team culture - high collaboration, no bureaucracy We'll cover relocation packages and make the move exciting, not painful! We hire the best, expect the best, and give you the masterclass of your career - an archaic and huge industry like ERP only goes through a restructure like this once in a lifetime. It’s hard, it’s intense, and it’s the most rewarding work you’ll ever do. If you’re hungry, driven, and ready to build something massive, climb aboard! At DualEntry, we believe great products come from diverse teams. We’re an equal opportunity employer, and we’re committed to a culture where everyone feels included, supported, and able to do their best work.

About Dualentry

DualEntry is building the OS for finance.

Every business needs a financial system of record, yet the world's largest fintech market ($220B+) still runs on software from the 1990s. DualEntry is the first ERP built AI-native from the ground up, automating accounting from data entry to close so finance teams move faster, spend less, and incur less risk.

Founded in 2024 by two experienced entrepreneurs who previously built a $100M-revenue business, DualEntry has raised $100M+ from Lightspeed Venture Partners, Khosla Ventures, and Google Ventures in just two years. Their customers range from enterprises with $5M in annual revenue to NYSE-listed businesses.

DualEntry combines AI agents, real-time accounting workflows, and next-day ERP migrations into a platform designed to replace manual accounting operations at scale. Mid-market enterprises that have outgrown starter cloud and on-premise finance systems choose DualEntry to scale to IPO — handling multiple entities, multiple currencies, real-time reporting, and high transaction volumes on one customizable platform.

Culture: DualEntry hires outliers — people who have achieved difficult things, in their careers or beyond. The team includes leaders, former professional athletes, Broadway performers, UFC training partners, and community builders. It's a high-speed, high-trust environment with high expectations, collaborative in-office culture, and no bureaucracy.

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Job details

Salary

$200,000 - $350,000

Location

New York, NY

Company

NameDualentry
IndustryAccounting
Team Size2

Funding

Total raised

$100M

Last stage

Series A

Investors

Lightspeed Venture Partners
Khosla Ventures
GV (Google Ventures)
CContrary
VVesey Ventures

Founders

SN

Santiago Nestares

Co-Founder & CEO

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Benedict Dohmen

Benedict Dohmen

Co-Founder

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