Senior Engineer

Later•Chicago, IL

22h•$145,000 - $165,000•Remote

About The Position

As a Senior Engineer at Later, you’ll play a critical role in building the technology that powers the creator economy. You’ll design, deliver, and optimize large-scale features that impact millions of users—ranging from entrepreneurs to global brands—while mentoring junior engineers and shaping the way we build software at scale. This role is perfect for someone who thrives on solving complex technical problems, values high engineering standards, and wants to see their work directly empower creators and businesses worldwide.

Requirements

7–10 years of progressive software engineering experience with a proven record of leading large-scale projects.
Strong expertise in modern software development practices and architectures, with familiarity across frontend and backend stacks.
Experience working in Agile environments (Scrum or Kanban).
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical topics for both technical and non-technical audiences.
A history of mentoring and developing junior engineers.
Strong project management skills, with the ability to deliver work within scope, budget, and timelines.
Adaptability, resourcefulness, and a track record of driving innovation in fast-paced, high-growth environments.

Responsibilities

Scope, plan, and lead large projects, ensuring delivery of high-impact features aligned with company goals.
Translate ambiguous requirements into clear, actionable technical plans, balancing competing priorities across stakeholders.
Apply strategic thinking to technical decisions, ensuring scalable and sustainable codebases.
Deliver significant features and roadmap items, consistently raising the quality bar of Later’s engineering practices.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex, unknown technical issues—serving as the go-to problem solver for high-priority incidents.
Drive continuous improvement in architecture, testing, deployment, and code review practices.
Leverage expertise in both frontend and backend technologies to build reliable, performant systems.
Collaborate cross-functionally with product, design, and business stakeholders, ensuring alignment and clarity in execution.
Clearly communicate technical and non-technical ideas across the organization, fostering trust and strong partnerships.
Share insights and feedback that strengthen team performance and help stakeholders make informed decisions.
Mentor junior and mid-level engineers, supporting their growth with hands-on guidance and feedback.
Model Later’s high-performance standards by championing excellence, accountability, and inclusion.
Stay current with industry best practices, new technologies, and emerging patterns to bring innovative ideas into the team.
Proactively experiment with tools and approaches to drive efficiency and better outcomes.