--- title: 'Senior Software Engineer at Confido' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/senior-software-engineer-confido-new-york-xfbzqdxhh6m4' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-08' --- # Senior Software Engineer at Confido - **Company:** Confido - **Location:** New York, NY - **Compensation:** $200k–$280k - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** onsite - **Posted:** 2025-11-08 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-08 - **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/confido/2ca70e4e-c92d-45f8-9af3-117567200348/application **Skills:** Backend engineering, Systems design, Software engineering, AI/ML systems, Data pipelines, Analytics infrastructure > Build and scale core platform infrastructure and product systems for Confido's AI-driven CPG platform. Responsibilities include developing backend services, financial analytics systems, and AI-powered workflows to process large datasets and deliver actionable insights to brands. ## Job description Confido is the AI infrastructure powering modern CPG — the platform that 200+ brands like OLIPOP, Simple Mills, Dr. Squatch, and Tropicana use to run everything from deductions to production planning. Finance, accounting, sales, and operations, unified in one system for the first time. We're growing 5x year over year with a small team in New York City; the people who join now will shape the product, the culture, and the company itself. If you want your work on shelves everywhere — and outsized ownership while you build — we'd love to meet you. ## THE ROLE As a Senior Software Engineer (Platform/Core), you will help build the core infrastructure and product systems that power the Confido platform. This includes everything from large-scale data pipelines and financial analytics systems to AI-powered workflows used by leading CPG brands. You’ll work closely with engineering, product, and customers to turn complex operational workflows into reliable, scalable software. Location: New York, NY (Relocation supported) ## WHAT YOU'LL DO - Build and scale the core platform that powers financial workflows for CPG brands - Develop systems for ingesting and processing financial and operational data from multiple sources - Build backend services and APIs that power analytics, forecasting, and automation features - Implement AI-powered workflows for document processing and financial data extraction - Design intuitive product experiences that turn complex financial data into actionable insights - Work directly with product and occasionally customers to understand workflows and ship solutions quickly ## EXAMPLE PROBLEMS - AI-powered ingestion of invoices, deductions, and retailer reports - Scaling data pipelines that ingest financial data from multiple retailer systems - Building analytics infrastructure for forecasting and demand planning - Designing internal tools and product features that simplify complex financial workflows - Improving performance and reliability across core platform services ## WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR Required - 6+ years of software engineering experience - Strong backend engineering skills and systems design experience - Comfort building production systems that handle large datasets or complex workflows - Strong product instincts and ability to work across engineering and product ## Nice to Have - Experience working with AI/ML-powered systems - Experience with data pipelines or analytics infrastructure - Experience working directly with customers or cross-functional stakeholders - Interest in early-stage startups and high-ownership roles - CS degree or equivalent experience More about Engineering @ Confido https://wooded-maxilla-fc0.notion.site/Engineering-at-Confido-31b061e1396480109519fe4f7b0cbfc9 ## 🌴 PERKS + BENEFITS - Equity — own a meaningful piece of the company you’re helping build - Fully paid health coverage through Aetna — we cover 100% of employee premiums - Top-tier dental and vision coverage through Guardian - Carrot Fertility Pro — comprehensive fertility and family-forming support - 12 weeks of paid parental leave - Unlimited PTO — plus regular 4-day holiday weekends we actually take - 401(k) through Vestwell - Paid relocation support — we’ll help you make the move to NYC - Fully equipped workspace from day one — laptop, monitor, keyboard, and a $200 stipend to personalize your setup - Team perks — catered Friday lunches, team dinners, and unlimited coffee + snacks featuring products from the brands we work with Confido provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. ## About Confido ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Confido provides an AI-powered, unified back-office platform for CPG brands, automating workflows from cash application and deduction management to demand forecasting and production planning. - **Entity Type**: Private (Series A) - **Headquarters**: New York, New York, United States - **Founded**: 2022 - **Founders**: Not publicly listed on the company website or LinkedIn; the founding team includes operators with CPG experience. ## Core Business - **Primary industry/industries**: Software Development / AI Infrastructure for Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) - **Target customers**: B2B; Finance, Accounting, Sales, and Operations teams at CPG brands, from emerging startups to category leaders. - **Mission or purpose statement**: "Reimagine back-office software for CPG and power modern brands with AI infrastructure that connects finance, accounting, sales, and operations on a single platform." [confidotech.com](https://www.confidotech.com/about) ## Products & Services - **Confido Platform (AI Infrastructure for CPG)**: An end-to-end, AI-powered platform that serves as the single source of truth for accounting, finance, sales, and operations teams. It connects 50+ critical data sources (retailers, distributors, ERPs, accounting systems) and automates the entire retail accounting workflow. - **Cash Application**: Automates cash application with AI-driven document aggregation, data extraction, and invoice matching, reducing manual hours and clerical errors. Claims 99% accuracy in data extraction. - **Deduction & Dispute Management**: Automates deduction management, categorization, and dispute resolution in a single system. - **Trade Promotion Management (TPM)**: Plan, track, and analyze trade promotions with clear visibility into spend and ROI, integrated with sales forecasting. - **Demand & Supply Forecasting**: AI baselining to detect lift, measure demand, and plan with confidence, feeding a supply plan that keeps operations, sales, and finance aligned. - **Real-Time Retail Analytics**: Track sales, stores, and DC inventory with full transparency; customize reports, build charts, and share insights. - **Data Aggregation & ERP Sync**: Connects directly to 50+ critical data sources, including leading retailers, distributors, ERP platforms, and accounting systems. Syncs records at any level of granularity. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed - **Key Metric**: Total Funding of $20.0M (Series A led by Footwork, Seed led by Watchfire Ventures) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Footwork (Series A lead), Watchfire Ventures (Seed lead), Nikhil Basu Trivedi (Board Member). Trusted by 200+ leading CPG brands including OLIPOP, Simple Mills, Dr. Squatch, and Tropicana. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/confidotech) - **Growth Signals**: 5x YoY growth in 2025; 200+ CPG brands managing $20B+ in revenue on the platform; headcount grew 192% YoY to 45 employees; 29 active job postings (monthly job posting growth of +16.0%, yearly growth of +314.3%). [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/confidotech) ## Competitive Advantages - **First-Mover in AI for CPG Back-Office**: Positioned as the "first automated financial operations for CPG," creating a category-specific AI infrastructure that connects finance, accounting, sales, and operations on a single platform. - **Purpose-Built for CPG**: Unlike generic ERP or accounting software, Confido is built specifically for the unique workflows of CPG brands (deductions, trade spend, retailer data, demand planning), offering deep integrations with 50+ critical data sources including KeHE, UNFI, and Walmart. - **High Accuracy & Time Savings**: Claims 99% accuracy in AI-driven data extraction and an average of 85% time savings for accounting, finance, and sales teams, with customers reporting 400+ hours saved per month and 2-3 FTE saved in headcount. [confidotech.com](https://www.confidotech.com/) - **Rapid Growth & Traction**: 5x YoY growth in 2025, trusted by 200+ brands managing $20B+ in revenue, and a 192% headcount growth rate in the last year. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/confidotech) ## Strategic Focus - **Product Expansion & Depth**: Continue building out the end-to-end platform, connecting more data sources, and deepening AI capabilities for forecasting, deduction management, and cash application. - **Scaling the Team**: With 29 active job postings and a 314% yearly increase in job postings, the company is aggressively scaling its engineering, sales, and GTM teams to support rapid growth. - **Market Leadership**: Cementing its position as the "AI infrastructure for CPG brands" by expanding its customer base (200+ brands) and deepening integrations with major retailers and ERP systems. ## Why Work Here - **High-Growth Environment**: The company is experiencing explosive growth (5x YoY, 192% headcount growth), offering significant career acceleration and impact for early employees. - **Mission-Driven & Impactful Work**: Employees directly build the "single source of truth" for finance, accounting, sales, and operations teams at major CPG brands, solving a real, painful problem in a massive industry. - **Culture & Values**: Emphasizes "Pioneership" (first automated financial ops for CPG, "first in the role" mindset) and "Gumption" (proactive, results-driven team). [confidotech.com](https://www.confidotech.com/about) - **Remote/Hybrid/Office Policy**: Offers relocation support for moves to New York City, suggesting a strong NYC office presence. [confidotech.com](https://www.confidotech.com/careers) - **Notable Perks**: Top-decile salary and equity with compensation transparency; company-covered medical, dental, and vision; flexible time off; 401K plans; team celebrations and outings. [confidotech.com](https://www.confidotech.com/careers) - **Engineering Culture**: Technical team makes up 18% of the workforce (13 people), with a Head of AI and a CTO. The company is actively hiring for Senior Software Engineer, Software Engineer, and Senior Product Manager roles. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/confidotech) ## Sources 1. [confidotech.com](https://www.confidotech.com/) 2. [confidotech.com](https://www.confidotech.com/about) 3. [confidotech.com](https://www.confidotech.com/careers) 4. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/confidotech) 5. 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