Job brief Lead Software Engineer Minimum Years of Experience Required: 6+ Years Salary range: $160,000 - $200,000 Authorization to Work: We require candidates to be a Permanent Resident or currently authorized to work in the United States when applying. We cannot provide visa sponsorship. About the Role: We are seeking a Lead Software Engineer to guide a team in the design, development, and delivery of high-quality software products, potentially including features that leverage AI. You will be a hands-on technical leader, responsible for technical decisions, code quality, and mentoring team members. This is a great opportunity for an experienced engineer looking to take on more leadership responsibilities and contribute to the technical success of projects involving AI integration. Key Responsibilities: • Lead a software development team in an agile environment, providing technical guidance and mentorship. • Architect, design, and develop software solutions, ensuring code quality, maintainability, and adherence to engineering best practices, especially when integrating with AI components. • Serve as a technical point person for the team, making key technical decisions and driving technical discussions. • Mentor and provide technical guidance and support to team members, fostering their growth and development. • Collaborate closely with product owners, designers, and potentially data scientists or ML engineers to define project requirements and technical specifications for AI-enabled features. • Participate in code reviews and promote a culture of high code quality. • Ensure the timely and successful delivery of software projects. • Contribute to sprint planning and backlog refinement. Qualifications: • Minimum 6 years of software development experience, with experience (typically 1-2 years) in a lead or senior technical role. • Strong technical skills in relevant programming languages, frameworks, and database technologies. • Experience with software architecture principles, design patterns, and agile methodologies. • Proven ability to lead and mentor a team of software engineers. • Familiarity with building and deploying scalable backend systems. • Understanding of how software systems can integrate with and utilize machine learning models is a plus. • Good communication, problem-solving, and team leadership abilities. Benefits: • 401(k) with company match • Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance • Professional Development Opportunities • Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays • Paid Parental Leave • Stock Options • Flexible Work Arrangements •