Engineering Team Lead

Role Overview

• 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
• 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
• Provide technical mentorship and guidance, accelerating the growth of engineers on the project
• Build consensus around technical decisions through facilitation, not authority
• Foster a culture of psychological safety, technical rigor, and continuous improvement
• Guide engineers in developing AI literacy and effective use of AI tools
• 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
• 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

Requirements

• 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

Benefits

• An inclusive environment to thrive
• Be rewarded for your efforts
• AI tools to boost creativity and productivity