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Senior Lead AI Software Engineer

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about 5 hours ago
Boston, MA, USASenior / Staff+
H1B Sponsor

Base Salary

$216k - $324k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Independently own and drive high-impact objectives across multiple teams.
  • Ensure long-term technical health of Amplify’s systems in partnership with Engineering Managers.
  • Lead the end-to-end lifecycle of large, multi-team initiatives.
  • Make high-judgment architectural calls in ambiguous situations.
  • Establish shared standards and reference implementations for team effectiveness.
  • Define and communicate forward-looking technical strategy.
  • Set the standard for AI-native engineering and promote responsible AI use.
  • Own the response to performance, scalability, and reliability issues.
  • Define operational standards including SLOs and incident response.
  • Provide clear technical direction and create patterns for engineers.
  • Mentor and invest in the growth of engineers across levels.

Requirements

  • BA or BS Degree in Computer Science or related field.
  • 12+ years of experience in software development.
  • Deep knowledge of computer science fundamentals and architectural patterns.
  • Experience leading large, multi-team programs.
  • Ability to make high-judgment architectural decisions.
  • Experience defining technical strategy and roadmaps.
  • Track record of redirecting teams toward higher-leverage solutions.
  • Practical experience building or integrating AI-powered systems.
  • Ownership of operational excellence for built systems.
  • Exceptional communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Passion for mentorship and experience growing senior engineers.