Lead Software Engineer

Docusign, Inc.•San Francisco, CA

74d•Hybrid

About The Position

Docusign is seeking a Lead Fullstack Software Engineer with a strong focus on UI to join their Collaboration & Negotiation team. The role involves contributing to UI design and software development, collaborating with other teams, and mentoring colleagues. Key responsibilities include brainstorming, designing, and implementing new solutions, improving team processes, and taking ownership of product features. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in product engineering, particularly modern UI frameworks (React, Typescript, etc.) with some backend experience, thrive in entrepreneurial environments, and lead by example. This position is an individual contributor role reporting to the Director of Engineering.

Requirements

BS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
12+ years of experience in software engineering
8+ years of experience in UI development
2+ years of experience in backend development
Experience with advanced web applications
Experience using Git or other version control systems
Fluency in English, both verbal and written

Nice To Haves

Strong experience with Agile methodologies and working in an Agile/Scrum environment
Passion for exploring new technologies and a proven track record as a self-starter with a strong sense of ownership
Experience in a SaaS environment, with practical knowledge of Cloud technologies like Kubernetes, Azure, and large-scale microservice architectures
Proficiency in the entire software development lifecycle, including version control (Git), CI/CD pipelines, testing, and regional cloud deployments
Experience with Javascript and React.JS is an added advantage
Expertise in debugging high-priority production issues and managing work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work independently or as part of a team
Eagerness to continuously learn and adopt new software technologies

Responsibilities

Drive the design, implementation, testing, and release of product features
Write high-quality, maintainable, and testable code in React, Typescript and occassionally on the backend (C#, .Net)
Represent a high craftmanship bar on the product features shipped
Collaborate closely with Product, Design, and Engineering teams to develop new features
Participate in an Agile environment, using Scrum practices, code reviews, automated unit testing, end-to-end testing, continuous integration, and deployment
Design scalable solutions and build fault-tolerant systems using telemetry and metrics
Investigate, resolve, and maintain code for production issues as needed
Ensure code quality, readability, and maintainability

Benefits

Bonus: Sales personnel are eligible for variable incentive pay dependent on their achievement of pre-established sales goals. Non-Sales roles are eligible for a company bonus plan, which is calculated as a percentage of eligible wages and dependent on company performance.
Stock: This role is eligible to receive Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).
Paid Time Off: earned time off, as well as paid company holidays based on region
Paid Parental Leave: take up to six months off with your child after birth, adoption or foster care placement
Full Health Benefits Plans: options for 100% employer paid and minimum employee contribution health plans from day one of employment
Retirement Plans: select retirement and pension programs with potential for employer contributions
Learning and Development: options for coaching, online courses and education reimbursements
Compassionate Care Leave: paid time off following the loss of a loved one and other life-changing events

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