Lead Software Engineer (Remote)

Jobgether

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About The Position

As a Lead Software Engineer, you will play a central role in shaping the architecture, design, and implementation of high-impact software solutions across a variety of client projects. You will guide engineering teams, contribute hands-on to codebases, and collaborate with stakeholders to balance technical considerations with product and user needs. This position offers the opportunity to work on diverse technologies, including AI/ML-powered features, full-stack development, and cloud-native solutions. You will be responsible for delivering maintainable, scalable software while mentoring team members, promoting best practices, and fostering a collaborative engineering culture. The role provides exposure to complex technical challenges, client-facing responsibilities, and opportunities to influence project direction and organizational standards. Remote work flexibility is supported, allowing you to thrive in a dynamic, distributed environment.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in software engineering, with a track record of leading projects and teams successfully.
• Strong proficiency in Python, Java, JavaScript, and React, with experience in production-quality coding.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools and experience integrating AI/ML features into software products.
• Hands-on experience with DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and debugging complex systems.
• Knowledge of architecture-level concerns such as scalability, security, and performance optimization.
• Strong communication skills, capable of collaborating effectively with clients, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience mentoring engineers and fostering a culture of collaboration, learning, and feedback.
• Comfortable working in a remote or distributed environment with occasional client interaction.

Responsibilities

• Lead software development projects from discovery through production, providing technical guidance and hands-on contributions.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to design and implement high-quality, maintainable software solutions.
• Drive architecture and design discussions, including AI/ML feature integration and end-to-end system planning.
• Ensure software meets standards for scalability, reliability, performance, and security.
• Mentor and coach engineers, promoting knowledge sharing and best practices.
• Manage project roadmaps, prioritize tasks, and identify, mitigate, and resolve blockers to team progress.
• Facilitate feedback, retrospectives, and stakeholder communication to align technical and business objectives.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with geographic-based pay ranges.
• Flexible remote work arrangements with support for coworking spaces.
• Comprehensive healthcare, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement and financial wellness programs.
• Generous PTO, wellness days, and parental leave.
• Robust professional development resources, including access to courses, training platforms, and stipends for learning.
• Opportunity to work on diverse, high-impact projects across a variety of industries.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees