Remote Founding Solutions Engineer

Description:

• Numeral is building the automation backbone for internet commerce, focusing on sales tax compliance.
• The company provides a comprehensive service from registration to remittance, allowing e-commerce businesses to concentrate on growth.
• Numeral is a rapidly growing company from Y Combinator’s W23 batch, supported by top-tier investors like Benchmark Capital.
• The team consists of individuals with backgrounds from Stripe, Airbnb, Notion, and other successful companies.
• The company is looking for a Founding Solutions Engineer who will manage the full technical sales lifecycle, including pre-sales demos, architecture advice, and post-sales implementation.
• This role is suitable for an engineer who enjoys customer interaction and wants to contribute to product development.
• The position offers significant autonomy and impact as the first hire in this function.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have 8+ years of experience as a Software Engineer, Solutions Engineer, or Sales Engineer in a SaaS company.
• Strong coding skills are required, ideally in Python, JavaScript, or similar languages, along with experience working with APIs.
• Proven experience in a technical role directly interacting with customers is essential.
• Excellent communication skills are necessary to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• A strong problem-solving mindset and the ability to thrive in ambiguous, fast-paced environments are required.

Benefits:

• Employees will be core builders in an ambitious, globally minded startup.
• There are opportunities to learn hands-on about scaling international compliance systems.
• The role allows for cross-functional work and early career engagement with leadership.
• Employees can make an immediate visible impact through enablement and operational design.
• The company offers a flexible, remote-first culture with strong mentorship and ownership opportunities.