Lead Software Developer

Salary Range: 155000 to 180000 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-year-salary)

What we would like from you

• Technical Leadership and Strategy
• Lead the overall technical strategy and architecture for complex, large-scale projects
• Make critical decisions on technology stack, frameworks, and methodologies
• Oversee and approve system designs and architectural choices made by team members
• Drive the adoption of new technologies and best practices across the development team


• Team Management and Mentorship
• Directly supervise and mentor a team of developers, including Senior Software Developers
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide career development guidance
• Lead technical interviews and make hiring decisions for the development team
• Foster a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and technical excellence


• Project Oversight and Delivery
• Oversee multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring they meet quality standards and timelines
• Collaborate with project managers and stakeholders to define project scopes and timelines
• Identify and mitigate technical risks across projects
• Ensure smooth integration between different components and teams


• Innovation and R&D
• Spearhead research into emerging technologies and their potential applications
• Lead the development of proof-of-concepts and prototypes for innovative solutions
• Drive the integration of AI and machine learning capabilities into our products and services
• Evaluate and implement cutting-edge AI services and APIs from providers such as OpenAI, Anthropic, Cohere, and Google VertexAI
• Guide the use of high-level AI frameworks such as Hugging Face Transformers, FastAI, or Keras for rapid prototyping and development


• Client and Stakeholder Management
• Act as the primary technical point of contact for high-profile clients and partners
• Present complex technical concepts and strategies to non-technical stakeholders
• Collaborate with business leaders to align technical strategies with business goals

Basic qualifications

• Essential Requirements
• 12+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
• Extensive full-stack development expertise, with mastery in multiple languages such as Python, Fast API, Flask, TypesScript (React, Node.js), Java, or Rust
• Proven experience in designing and implementing large-scale, distributed systems
• Deep understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and their advanced services
• Strong background in AI and machine learning, including experience with large language models (LLMs) and modern AI frameworks
• Hands-on experience with AI/ML technologies such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, JAX, or Hugging Face Transformers
• Proficiency in developing working with pre-trained models and fine-tuning for specific tasks
• Experience integrating AI services and APIs from major providers (e.g., OpenAI, Anthropic, Google VertexAI) into production systems
• Expertise in system architecture, design patterns, and software development best practices
• Experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform, Pulumi)
• Strong understanding of data modeling, both for relational and NoSQL databases
• Track record of successfully leading and mentoring development teams


• Preferred Skills and Experience
• Experience in government or highly regulated industry projects
• Contributions to open-source projects or thought leadership in the tech community
• Experience in implementing microservices architectures and event-driven systems
• Knowledge of advanced AI paradigms such as RAG, few-shot learning, self-supervised learning, etc

Requirement

• Must be a US Citizen or legal resident and able to work domestically
• Must be located in the United States
• Must be able to attain low-level security clearance

Perks

• Work from anywhere.
• Competitive pay.
• A contribution to your health benefit.
• The chance to work on high-visibility projects and make a significant impact.

Get to know us

• We are a small, creative and highly technical team.
• Our heroes are the scrappy folks that dare to dream and do great things. We love people that care more about doing the right thing than taking a shortcut.
• We believe in finishing projects and floor our clients by how much we cared about their project.
• We believe in integrity and because we're small, we are very selective of our partners and clients.
• We do not use phrases like 'human resource' because you are NOT a resource. You are a team member and we will treat you like one.

What you should expect from us

• We will treat you fairly.
• We give you space to grow both personally and professionally.
• We will hear your ideas even when we disagree -- especially when we disagree.
• We will be equitable with our success and be honest with our challenges.
• We will always tell you the truth. Even when the truth is difficult.