Engineering Team Lead

Technical Leadership & Innovation

Establish the technical vision and architectural direction for a project

Lead design and code reviews, setting a high bar for quality and consistency

Remain hands-on, writing code for the most critical or complex parts of the project

Make sound technical decisions and clearly articulate the trade-offs involved

Champion the adoption of AI-empowered development tools and ensure the project team leverages them effectively

Stay current with emerging technologies and evaluate their fit for the project

Execution & Delivery

Own the technical delivery of the project end to end, accountable for the outcome

Break down complex problems into clear, actionable plans the team can execute

Manage the project’s technical roadmap and track progress against the plan

Proactively identify, surface, and resolve project risks and blockers

Ensure the project consistently meets its commitments on quality and timeline

Optimize the team’s workflow through strategic use of AI and automation tools

People Leadership

Provide technical mentorship and guidance, accelerating the growth of engineers on the project

Pair with engineers to solve difficult problems and elevate their capabilities

Build consensus around technical decisions through facilitation, not authority

Set an example of engineering craft that raises the standard for the whole team

Foster a culture of psychological safety, technical rigor, and continuous improvement

Guide engineers in developing AI literacy and effective use of AI tools

Communication & Collaboration

Act as the primary technical point of contact for the project, interfacing with the Engineering Manager and Product

Articulate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences

Communicate project status, risks, and trade-offs openly to leadership and stakeholders

Facilitate productive design discussions that lead to clear decisions and actions

Write clear, concise technical design documents that anchor the project

Product & Business Impact

Collaborate with Product to translate requirements into a coherent technical vision

Ensure the team understands the “why” behind their work and its business value

Propose alternative technical solutions that better meet customer needs or improve user experience

Balance feature delivery, technical debt reduction, and innovation within the project

Identify opportunities where AI can accelerate delivery or improve product quality

What We're Looking For

• 6+ years of software engineering experience with a strong technical foundation

• Proven track record of leading complex, multi-sprint technical projects to successful delivery, typically as a Senior Engineer or Tech Lead

• Demonstrated ability to mentor engineers and accelerate their technical growth

• Experience designing and implementing robust, scalable solutions for team-sized projects

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate between technical and business contexts

• Experience with Agile methodologies (SAFe or Scrum) and modern software delivery practices

• Working knowledge of AI-assisted development tools and their impact on engineering productivity

• Ability to make sound technical decisions in the face of ambiguity, with incomplete information

• Aspiration to grow into Engineering Manager on the leadership track, or Staff Engineer on the technical track