Freelance and remote Software engineers jobs in Irvine, US

TaxRise is seeking a curious and motivated Junior Software Developer to join its team in Irvine, California. This is an entry-level opportunity suited to recent graduates and early-career developers who have developed their skills through education, internships, research, personal projects, freelance work, or independent learning. The successful candidate will work on real production projects, including front-end website updates, troubleshooting, code maintenance, internal tools, testing, deployments, and progressively larger development initiatives. The role also involves using AI-assisted development tools to support coding, research, debugging, documentation, and problem-solving. This is a 100% on-site position requiring close collaboration with engineering, product, design, and business teams. Key Responsibilities Make front-end changes and improvements to websites and web applications. Write, modify, test, and maintain code within existing applications. Use Git and standard version-control practices to manage and collaborate on code. Troubleshoot bugs and technical issues and develop practical solutions. Build and improve internal tools that support business operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to turn ideas into working solutions. Participate in code reviews, testing, and deployment activities. Use AI-assisted development tools to improve research, coding, debugging, documentation, and problem-solving. Take increasing ownership of features and projects as technical skills develop. Requirements Foundational understanding of software development and programming concepts. Working knowledge of JavaScript and/or TypeScript. Familiarity with HTML and CSS, including the ability to make front-end changes. Exposure to a modern front-end framework such as React or a similar technology. Basic understanding of APIs and front-end/back-end communication. Familiarity with Git repositories, branches, commits, and code pushes. Ability to read and work within existing codebases. Ability to research unfamiliar technical problems and work toward effective solutions. Strong communication skills and openness to feedback. Curiosity, adaptability, and willingness to learn new technologies and working methods. Desirable Experience Personal projects, GitHub repositories, or a technical portfolio. University or independent technical research. Internships, freelance development work, or hackathon participation. Experience building websites, applications, automations, or other tools. Experience independently learning new technologies or experimenting with AI development tools. A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field is helpful but not required. Personal Attributes The ideal candidate is comfortable working without step-by-step instructions, researches unfamiliar topics, experiments with solutions, asks thoughtful questions, learns from mistakes, and remains committed to continuous development. Compensation and Benefits Base salary of $80,000–$90,000 per year, depending on experience, technical ability, and demonstrated skills. Eligibility for standard TaxRise benefits from the first day of eligibility. Medical, dental, and vision insurance after 60 days. Paid time off. 401(k) retirement plan with company match. Professional Development Program. Access to an on-site gym and gaming lounge. Catered team lunches every Friday. Quarterly company outings. Hands-on experience with production systems and opportunities for technical growth. About TaxRise TaxRise provides tax relief services designed to help individuals and families manage financial uncertainty. The company aims to transform the tax resolution industry through innovation, empathy, and client-focused solutions. TaxRise describes itself as a fast-growing company focused on helping taxpayers navigate tax challenges and creating meaningful opportunities for its employees to contribute and grow. Read more