Lead Software Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Texas.

📋 Description

• Act as a leader within a software engineering team, actively participating in the planning, scoping, estimation, and implementation of technical solutions, including the adept use of AI-assisted development and delivery tools.

• Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and fellow engineers to improve software applications, utilizing AI insights to guide design decisions and technical trade-offs when suitable.

• Direct projects and make informed, critical architectural choices for the team while optimizing code for performance, scalability, and reliability, including the assessment of AI-driven methods and automation.

• Write clean, maintainable code independently using programming languages such as TypeScript, Java, C#, Python, or other relevant technology stacks, while making use of AI-enabled tools.

• Participate in code reviews, identify and fix bugs, and enhance existing systems, incorporating AI-powered analysis and testing strategies.

• Contribute throughout all stages of the software development lifecycle, from initial design to deployment, integrating AI where it improves quality, efficiency, or maintainability.

• Support testing and quality assurance efforts to ensure software reliability and top performance through both traditional and AI-augmented testing methods.

• Investigate emerging technologies, including AI and machine learning capabilities, and suggest innovative solutions to technical challenges.

• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior engineers.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 8+ years of relevant and related professional experience.

• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a similar field, or equivalent years of relevant work experience.

• Occasional travel, up to 5-10%, for important events such as team summits, training sessions, or conferences.

• This role is subject to company on-call policies, which may require working hours outside the standard workday as necessary.

• Additional experience may substitute for an advanced degree.

• Proficiency in at least one or more programming languages (e.g., TypeScript, Java, C#, Python, or other relevant technology stacks).

• Proven experience leading complex coding projects without oversight.

• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools (e.g., for coding, testing, debugging, or documentation) to enhance productivity and code quality.

• Ability to assess, implement, and govern AI solutions responsibly, with a focus on security, performance, and maintainability.

• Capability to work with current software design principles, including patterns, algorithms, and data structures.

• Experience with SQL and database management.

• Knowledge of OWASP threats and mitigation strategies.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, along with excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

• Ability to manage a demanding workload, navigate frequent interruptions, and work with minimal supervision.

• Flexibility to adapt to a changing and dynamic environment.

• A passion for mentoring and supporting junior engineers.

• Familiarity with Kanban methodologies and relevant tools.

• Understanding of the Education Technology industry.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive Insurance Coverage (including Medical, Dental, Vision, Pharmacy benefits, Life Insurance, and AD&D).

• Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts.

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage.

• Comprehensive 401(k) plan.

• Generous Parental Leave policy.

• Unrestricted paid time off (referred to as Discretionary Time Off - DTO).

• Wellness Program, including ClassPass and Employee Assistance Program.

• Tuition Reimbursement.

• Optional Benefits: Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Student Debt Repayment Program, and Prepaid Legal coverage.