Lead Software Engineer

about 2 months ago

H1B Sponsor

Base Salary

$180k - $260k/yr

Responsibilities

Lead the design, architecture, and implementation of core platform and infrastructure components.
Build and scale large distributed systems running in production environments.
Drive technical decisions across backend systems, cloud platforms, networking, and full stack applications.
Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, product, and leadership to define technical roadmaps and execution plans.
Mentor engineers through design reviews, code reviews, debugging, and best practices.
Improve system performance, reliability, observability, and scalability across the stack.
Contribute hands-on code in key areas while setting a high technical bar for the team.
Help establish strong engineering processes and a culture of ownership, quality, and execution.

At least 7 years of industry experience in software engineering or systems development.
A degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
Fluency in one or more of the following languages: C, C++, Golang, Java, Python.
Excellent debugging and problem-solving skills.
A strong sense of ownership and the ability to lead in a fast-paced startup environment.
Strong expertise in data structures, algorithms, and software design.
Experience designing, building, and scaling large distributed systems in production.
Familiarity with service-oriented architectures and cloud technologies such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.
Understanding of networking protocols; experience with NIC architecture and operation is a strong plus.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and explain technical concepts clearly.
Experience in full stack development.